About CECS

Based in Co. Galway (Claregalway) and working nationwide, Daniel Connell (MCIEEM) has over 13 years' combined experience in Ecology Research and Ecological & Environmental Consultancy within Ireland, and more than 10 years' experience in Environmental Journalism for both ENGOs and National Press in Ireland and the UK.  

He has a comprehensive understanding of environmental law and an in-depth knowledge of terrestrial, wetland, freshwater, coastal, and marine habitats and ecosystems, and the respective botanical, avian, invertebrate, and mammal species which inhabit them.

Daniel has worked on large infrastructural projects including renewable energy, forestry, construction, flood relief schemes, oil & gas exploration, road projects, aviation, tourism, recreational, industrial, commercial, transport, and residential developments. 

Principal specialisms are: 

• Ecological/Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW/EnvCoW)
• Bat ecology and surveying
• Ornithologist - Avifauna species surveys, particularly in relation to Ireland's passerines, raptors, seabirds, waders, and waterfowl
• Habitat surveying and the classification of habitats both to Fossitt (2000) categories and identification of EU Annex I habitats
• Invasive Alien Plants Species (IAPS) surveys

Daniel has overseen various projects as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) and has carried out extensive terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecology fieldwork throughout his career.