Be Deer Aware: Stay Safe During the Rutting Season

 

From September to November, the rutting season for our deer species increases the risk of deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) on Irish roads each year, these accidents cause significant vehicle damage, injuries, and fatalities involving both people and deer.

 The British Deer Society have produced a video that highlights the dangers and provides tip on how to stay safe and what to do in the event of an accident. Everything in it relates to Ireland as well.

 

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show 2024

The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival will take place from Friday, 6th September to Sat, 7th September 2024. This is a two-day family-friendly event to educate visitors on biodiversity, the art of bee-keeping and the Phoenix Park.  From Bees to Trees, there is something for all the family at the 8th annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show.  The full schedule of free events is available by clicking on the link below.

Jane Faull, of UCD’s Laboratory of Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour’s, will give a talk on Fallow Deer Research in the Phoenix Park at 1.00pm. Families can also take the opportunity to join an OPW Park Ranger for a detailed history of the fallow deer.

7189-OPW-Biodiversity-Festival-2024-6pgA5book_ENGLISH_LR.pdf (phoenixpark.ie)

gov – OPW to host 8th Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show at Phoenix Park (www.gov.ie)

This was an excellent experience for Irish Deer Society members with Simone Cuiti (UCD) and his team at the annual fawn tagging event in the Phoenix Park. The event is run in conjunction with the OPW and UCD and is designed to provide members of the public with information on the history of the Fallow herd within the park, why the tagging is essential and how it aids in ensuring correct herd management.

It is a great experience for the general public to see the dedication and expertise put into caring for the deer in the park. This has now become an annual event for the Irish Deer Society (members only) and is always a memorable and informative event as Simone is a wealth of knowledge and passionate about his work.

Phoenix-Park-Deer-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf (phoenixpark.ie)