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:
Sunday 31st May 2026
Cape
Clear
Outing to Cape Clear Island and bird ringing
demonstration.
10:30am
Be at Baltimore in good time for the ferry
11:45am Meet at Cape Clear Bird
Observatory.
4:45pm Be at Cape Clear north
harbour in good time for the return ferry
Some of the walking will be on rough ground so bring
suitable footwear and clothing as well as refreshments
and a picnic lunch.
Cape Clear ferry times:
10:45am
Departs
Baltimore
5:00pm Departs Cape Clear
Toilets: Yes
Walk:
Moderate
Subscribe to
our mailing list to receive event reminders
Join
our "Ad Hoc Outings" WhatsApp Group
to receive alerts for any outings arranged at the last
minute, especially during migration
Copyright Birdwatch Ireland West Cork Branch 2011.