Wild Birds
In general a licence is not required for photography/ filming of wild birds provided that there will be no risk of disturbance to a nest containing eggs or unflown young of any bird, however, if you intend to photograph a wild bird on or near the breeding place of such a bird, you should apply for a licence.
- under Section 22 (9)(f) of the Wildlife Act, 1976 (as amended) a licence may be issued by the Minister for a person to take or make photographic, video or other pictures of a wild bird of a species specified in the licence on or near a nest containing eggs or unflown young.
All wild birds are protected under national and EU law.
Applications are considered on their merits in accordance with the Statutory Obligations of the Minister set out in the Wildlife Act, 1976 (as amended).
You can down load application form below. Once you have that completed, return to via email at wildlifelicence@npws.gov.ie
