Ecologist interested in pollinator monitoring and conservation, farmland biodiversity, semi-natural habitats and agri-environmental schemes
Joined November 2017
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
24 May 2025
Michelle monitors pollinating insects in Ireland, setting up a framework for distribution, conservation status and trends of insect pollinators across Ireland, including farmland.
Try a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Counts, to monitor pollinators here➡️ bit.ly/3XP9Bxy
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
21 May 2025
During #biodiversityweek2025 why not try a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Count 🐝
It takes just 10 minutes and is a great way to track changes in the number of flower-visiting insects.
Hawthorn, buttercups and dandelion are some target flowers in bloom now🌻
biodiversityireland.ie/surve…
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
13 Mar 2025
Biodiversity Tip #1: Leave some Dandelions to flower around the farm.
Dandelions provide a valuable source of early nectar and pollen for pollinating insects.
Find out more bit.ly/48UJp72
#farmlandbiodiversity
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
6 Feb 2025
Calling all water users! ⛵️🛥️🛶🚣♀️🎣
🎥 Check out our new film which explores the impact of invasive species on the freshwater environment and how to prevent their spread by following the #CheckCleanDry protocol.
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24 Jan 2025
Exciting job alert! 🐝🪰🪻
24 Jan 2025
We are hiring! Exciting job opportunity available at the @BioDataCentre as a Pollinator Monitoring Research Assistant. 🐝🪰
For more information on the post and how to apply visit: biodiversityireland.ie/we-ar…
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday the 14th of February 2025
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
29 Nov 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Manager, 34 months in my #FarmlandBiodiversity research group @Teagasc
@HorizonEU project: Farmer-focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network.
Deadline 13/12/2024 topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c…
Would appreciate a RT
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Thick hedgerows with good cover are ideal for Bullfinch and other wildlife.
A mix of native tree and shrub species will provide food in the spring for pollinators and berries in the winter birds and small mammals.
Find out more ➡️bit.ly/48UJp72
#farmlandbiodiversity
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
8 Oct 2024
Leave some ivy to flower around the farm, it's an important food source for pollinators at this time of year.
➡️Try our 'Pollinator-friendly farming' online course
bit.ly/3NfYZSw
#farmlandbiodiversity
@PollinatorPlan
@agriculture_ie
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
8 Oct 2024
Join our team as a permanent Research Officer working as a catchment scientist and on #waterquality. Apply using the link below…
topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c…
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
1 Oct 2023
Ivy (🇮🇪 Eidhneán) is the most popular food source for wild bees in October*. Protect it in your garden or hedgerow & help pollinators prepare for the winter
*Records from @BioDataCentre in 2022
#plantstocelebrate #wildflowerhour
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
4 Oct 2024
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to be attending the All-Ireland Mammal Symposium 2024 this week. Come see our posters on Short-tailed Voles and Seals!
#AIMS2024
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
30 Sep 2024
If you are looking for a PhD in insect conservation, pollination, sustainable agriculture, we have some great opportunities for 2025 entry. First step is to email me, with your interest and your cv. Possible projects are described here: zoo.cam.ac.uk/2025-26-projec…
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
18 Sep 2024
What a way to finish off the 2024 insect recording period. Yesterday I found the first Anisosticta novemdecimpunctata (Water Ladybird) recorded in Ireland in 100 years. Delighted!
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
18 Sep 2024
Restoring Soil Health, financing biodiversity and integrating trees all topics in our upcoming webinar series as part of the Burren Winterage Festival @BurrenBeoTrust.
21st-24th October. Register on our website
#FarmingforNature #FinancingBiodiversity #ReFarm #agroforestry
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
20 Sep 2024
The sun is out! ☀️Can you help us monitor insect visitors by carrying out a Flower-Insect Timed Count by the 30th of September? It is suitable for everyone and just takes 10 minutes biodiversityireland.ie/surve…
Ivy and heather are some of the lovely target flowers in bloom now 🐝🌼🦋
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
11 Sep 2024
🚨Dataset Update🚨
We've had some great work been done lately on a number of different beetle species & our Citizen Science Beetle Records dataset now has 2,432 records across 24 species.
Huge thanks to Louise Garcia for all of her time and expertise validating these records.
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
4 Sep 2024
Devil's-bit Scabious & native heathers are among the most popular food plants for wild bees in September
Pollinators are in trouble mainly because of hunger. Native species like these provide pollen & nectar. Let them grow & feed our bees
📷Zoë Devlin
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
29 Aug 2024
📢 Latest news 📢
During the past 5 years, over 30 insect species have been found in Ireland for the first time. Many of these have been recorded by our fantastic citizen science network.
You can read more about these exciting discoveries here:
biodiversityireland.ie/newly…
ALT Bordered Tortoise Beetle (Cassida vittata) - Brian Power
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
27 Aug 2024
The National Biodiversity Data Centre will be attending the Farmland Biodiversity Event at Birr Castle Demesne tomorrow. Come by to meet our Farmland Pollinator Officer and Invasive Species Officers.
Register here bit.ly/3z24515
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Michelle Larkin retweeted
20 Aug 2024
job alert: The Australian museum is looking for a new entomology collections manager @lessrof2weevils
iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/coll…
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