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. Click here to subscribe to our 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.
For
further information, please contact the leader of each
event.
Spring and summer 2026
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 (GPS 51.681065,
-9.45507). Bring suitable footwear
and a picnic lunch.
Leader: Jez
Simms 087 689
6964 Toilets:
Yes Walk: Easy
Sunday 22nd
March 2026
Timoleague and Courtmacsherry Estuaries
2:00pm Join us on the lookout for
the waders, herons, divers and ravens that call the
estuaries home. Meet at Timoleague Abbey (GPS
51.64386, -8.76360).
Leader: TBD
Toilets:
Yes
Walk: Easy
Wednesday 25th
March 2026
Annual General Meeting and talk by John Horton
“Establishing South Africa’s First Bird Observatory”
7:30pm Our AGM is a great chance
to meet the team and get involved in the Branch. The
more hands the better! The meeting will be followed
by a fascinating talk by John Horton, Bird Warden on
Cape Clear Island.
April 2026
West Cork peninsulas – Spring migration
The Branch will lead ad hoc outings to the Old Head,
Galley Head and Mizen Head when conditions are
suitable, which could be any day of the week.
In order to receive WhatsApp notifications, please
WhatsApp Nicholas Mitchell at 087 121 5256.
Sunday 19th
April 2026
Bilingual Nature Walk idir Gaeilge agus Béarla
St. Gobnait’s Wood, Baile Bhuirne/Ballyvourney
11:00am Join us for a Branch first
as Louis O’Sullivan of the National Parks and
Wildlife Service takes us on a walk, idir dhá
theanga, through this magical woodland. Meet at ‘An Siopa’ at the
Mills Inn.
Leader: Louis O’Sullivan 086
813 0650
Toilets: Yes
Walk: Easy
May 2026
Dusk Chorus at the Gearagh, Macroom
Details will be confirmed on our mailing list and
social media posts.
Sunday 31st
May 2026
Outing to Cape Clear
10:45am Outing to Cape Clear
Island and bird ringing demonstration. Depart on
10:45am ferry from Baltimore and meet at Cape Clear
Bird Observatory on arrival.
Return on 5.00pm ferry. Bring suitable footwear,
clothing and a picnic lunch. Any changes to sailing
times will be posted on our website; check in
advance.
Leader: Jez
Simms 087 689
6964
Toilets: Yes
Walk:
Moderate/Strenuous