BirdWatch Ireland
West Cork Branch
Protecting birds and biodiversity in West Cork
Events
A list of our events can be found on our Facebook page, and can also be obtained by joining our mailing list. To join the mailing list, please e-mail The Mailing List.
We would like to make members aware of the Cork Branch outings also, as many members are able to attend both. Their outings can be found on their website.
Except where indicated, all events are free and non-Members are very welcome.
Spring 2019
Saturday 2nd February 2019
World Wetlands Day – Rosscarbery Estuary
10:00am Meet at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery. Half-day outing.
Leader: Paul Connaughton Toilets: Yes Walk: Easy
Sunday 24th February 2019
Gulls and Divers in Bantry Bay
11:00am Meet opposite West Lodge Hotel, Bantry (on N71 south of Bantry OSI Map 85 Ref. V 979 477). Bring suitable clothing and picnic. Full day outing.
Leader: Paul Connaughton Toilets: Yes Walk: Easy
Wednesday 6th March 2019
Talk & slideshow – Saving the Bermuda Petrel by Paul Connaughton
7:30pm Room 117, O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty
Wednesday 27th March 2019
Annual General Meeting
7:30pm The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen
Throughout April 2019
West Cork peninsulas – Spring migration
Same format as previous years: members of the branch will lead outings to the Old Head, Galley Head & Mizen Head when conditions are suitable, which could be any day of the week. In order to receive text alerts, please email Nicholas Mitchell with your mobile number.
Sunday 12th May 2019
Dawn Chorus – Castlefreke Woods
4.30am Meet at Castlefreke Woods car park for prompt start at 4:45am. Refreshments afterwards. Grid Ref W 324 358; GPS 51.57137 (N), -8.97490 (W)
Leader: David Rees Toilet facilities: No Walk: Easy
Sunday 19th May 2019
Cape Clear – Spring migration
11:45am Meet at the Cape Clear Bird Observatory (ferry from Baltimore leaves at 11:00am). This is a full day outing. Bring suitable footwear and clothing and a picnic lunch. Return on 5:00pm ferry.
Leader: TBA Toilets: Yes Walk: Strenuous
Cork Branch Contacts: If you have any enquiries, would like to receive email updates on activities etc, would like to volunteer your services or would like any additional details, please contact:
Paul Moore at paulmoore01@eircom.net or 087-690 8108.
Jim Wilson at info@birdwatchcork.com or 085-8132710
Note: To receive email updates and news about the branch, contact Jim Wilson at: info@birdwatchcork.com
Beginners, families and non-members welcome to meetings and outings.