	BirdWatch Ireland West Cork Branch Protecting birds and biodiversity in West Cork
Home The Branch Events Surveys Birding Sites Branch Diary Contacts Links Join Data Protection Injured Birds and Wildlife	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 24^{th May} 2026 Dusk Chorus, Long Strand and Castlefreke Woods 8:00pm Meet at Long Strand car park This year the Branch is running a dusk chorus rather than a dawn chorus event. The birdsong at this time of day does not have quite the same impact that it does at dawn in that the chorus does not build to a crescendo. However, due to the time of day, it is more appealing to families with children. Also, because the birdsong does not create the same "wall of noise" that it does at dawn, it is easier to separate and highlight the different birdsong of each bird. We will gather at Long Strand car park for a while and then walk up into the woods behind. The event will last an hour or so and, as with most Branch outings it is free of charge and open to everyone. Any walking will be on good paths and appropriate footwear is recommended, as is warm clothing and, most importantly, midge repellent! Toilets: No Walk: Easy Rathbarry Church ruins from Long Strand car park Follow us on Facebook 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.