The Phoenix Park is the most important site for birds in Dublin
City. The expanses of semi-natural habitat offer cover, abundant
food supplies and nesting sites. Recent surveys recorded seventy
two species in the Park throughout the year, of which forty
seven are breeding. The park supports twenty eight species of
conservation concern in Ireland including four which are red
listed. The total number of species found comprises 35% of the
total number of species found in Ireland. The greatest density
of birds was found in Dublin Zoo where the wild birds share in
the food provided to its permanent residents. The lowest density
was recorded along Chesterfield Avenue where noise and
disturbance makes the area unattractive for birds. Important
features of bird biodiversity in The Phoenix Park include: -
Presence of fourteen species of conservation concern in Europe -
Presence of four species of bird under threat in Ireland. These
are the Shoveller, Golden Plover, Black Headed Gull, and Herring
Gull - Presence of sev