Surveying for Merlin with a drone and thermal sensor

[@veonltd]

Excellent video utilizing technology to protect nesting Merlins in broadleaf and conifer forests. Well done Coillte and Birdwatch Ireland!

[@paultoner8789]

Fantastic idea.seems to work very well and no disturbance

[@eIIemenopee]

Great work!

[@gillianfisher1151]

How high could you fly and still be able to identify enough detail to identify the nest?

[@BirdWatchIreland]

Hi Gillian, the flight height would be between 70 - 100m above the nest, it is possible to identify the nest from this distance

[@dallankeaney8419]

Bit money go missing to produce this .oh and bit overtime