Padraig Cregg

Padraig Cregg is an accomplished Principal Ornithologist at MKO with a strong background in ornithology and ecology. Since December 2018, Padraig has specialized in designing, executing, and managing ornithological assessments, particularly within the renewable energy sector, and excels in writing Natura Impact Statements and the Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Ornithologist at TOBIN Consulting Engineers and as Project Ecologist at McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan Ltd., where Padraig managed ecological assessments and surveys while collaborating with stakeholders and project teams. Other positions at various organizations, including Energised Environments Limited and WSP Environmental Ltd, involved extensive field surveys and ecological support across multiple projects. Padraig's academic background includes an MSc in Evolutionary and Behavioral Ecology from the University of Exeter, enhancing expertise in the field of ornithology.