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.
Summer & Autumn 2022
Sunday 14th August 2022
Pelagic boat trip - Members only
€60pp. If you are interested, please email Nicholas Mitchell treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie with your name & membership number
Saturday 20th August 2022
National Heritage Week - Family event at Rosscarbery
The Branch will be on the causeway by the small pool opposite the Celtic Ross Hotel from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Come along and out more about the birds that use the estuary on migration and during the winter.
Leader: Nicholas Mitchell 087 121 5256
Toilets: Yes Walk: Easy
Sunday 11th September 2022
Cape Clear Island
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.
Toilets: Yes Walk: Moderate
Sunday 9th October 2022
Mizen Head – Autumn migration
9:30am Meet at Mizen Vision (GPS 51.45157, -9.81107). Full-day outing with half-day option.
Leader: Mike Cobley (086) 873 6436)
Toilets: Yes Walk: Easy