BirdWatch Ireland
West Cork Branch
Protecting birds and biodiversity in West Cork
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. We have also have
binoculars available for loan to beginners
at our outings.
Please come along and enjoy the nature of West
Cork.
Our
next event is on:
Sunday 22nd February 2026
Bantry
- Gulls and Divers
11:00am
Outing to Bantry to watch gulls and divers. Meet at car park off the town square on
the road to SuperValu. Bring suitable
footwear and a picnic lunch.
Leader: Jez
Simms 087 689 6964
Toilets:
Yes
Walk:
Easy
Black-headed Gull
Copyright Birdwatch Ireland West Cork Branch 2011.