BirdWatch Ireland

West Cork Branch

Protecting birds and biodiversity in West Cork

The Branch

Note: White-tailed Eagle outing on 25th June is cancelled

Welcome

Here you will find information about the branch, our events and birding in West Cork.

If you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact the webmaster.

The Branch holds twenty to twenty-five outdoor and indoor events each year and these are open to the Public. The only exception to this is when a boat trip is involved, in which case the outing is limited to BirdWatch Ireland members only because of insurance. With exception of special trips, entry to our events is free.

On our outings you can learn to recognise birds and discover all about their habits and the habitats they live in. You can discover the amazing spectacle of migration and see birds from America, Europe and Asia which turn up on West Cork headlands each autumn and spring. We always ensure great leaders and each outing is well organised. We provide information on the walking difficulty of the outing: easy, moderate or severe. Recently we have also invested in optical equipment for loan to beginners at our outings.

Please come along and enjoy the nature of West Cork.

"Birds of a feather flock together at the West Cork Bird Race" - read Damien Enright's article in the Examiner, 06th February 2017.

"Bird Race is a sure way to kick start the feel good factor" - read Damien Enright's article in the Examiner, 16th January 2017.

"Something to Crow About!" - read the fantastic article about the branch, which appeared in the Southern Star, 26th January 2015.

Our next event is:

Sunday 13th August 2017
Pelagic trip – BirdWatch Ireland Members only
7.00am Meet at Baltimore Pier. Cost €50. Limited places & booking is essential.
Leader: Paul Connaughton Toilet facilities: Yes Book: Nicholas Mitchell

Hoopoe, Spring 2015, Timoleague.

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