Killarney National Park topped the poll in Ireland in a competition with fellow European nature sites and reserves to help identify and record as many species in one day.

Killarney National Park managed the most in Ireland, with a massive 513 species identified, 899 observations, with 11 observers, in the Natura 2000 ‘BioBlitz’ celebration 2024, the highlight of Biodiversity week in Killarney National Park.

The National Park came 9th overall in Europe, while Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands came first – with 1472 species, having a  huge advantage of 1515 observers at the weekend.

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It was a great result for Killarney National Parks, Conservation Rangers, General Operatives, Education Staff, and many volunteers who came together at the weekend to take part in the event.

A record number of species were confirmed by Chris Barron and the education team, who were also on hand to help identify and record the Killarney National Park results.

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