Irish Wildlife Trust – Kerry
When: Saturday, 6th May
Where: Castlegregory Co Kerry
Time: 9.30pm – 11pm
Event Information: Join the IWT Kerry Branch on 06th May as they search for the song of Ireland’s only toad, the endangered Natterjack Toad. This is truely a unique experience as we walk the golf course with our eyes trained on our torches glow. Cost: €5
Contacts:
For further details & booking see event page or contact iwtkerry@gmail.com
Birdwatch Ireland – Tipperary Branch
When: Sunday, 7th May
Where: Meet at entrance of Templemore Town Park.
Time: 5am
Event Information: Dawn chorus walk in Templemore Town Park
Contacts:
- Kevin Collins (Chair): 087 237 3090
- Jane Coman (Secretary), Rathurles, Nenagh, (067) 31741 – janecoman@eircom.net
Branch Website: www.tippbirds.weebly.com
Biodiversity Ireland – Waterford
When: Saturday, 13th May
Where: National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford
Time: 10am
Event Information: Squirrel & Pine Marten tracking. Level: Beginners & intermediates
Fee: €20
9.45am: Meet at the Data Centre for tea/coffee
10am- 12pm: Short talks covering squirrel and pine marten biology, research on these species and survey techniques
12pm: Lunch
1.00pm – 3.30pm: Pine marten and squirrel survey at Portlaw, Co Waterford
3.30pm: Finish
Contacts:
Birdwatch Ireland – West Cork Branch
When: Saturday – Sunday 13th-14th May
Event Information: Two-day trip with overnight stay on Cape Clear, to see spring migrants. Contact Nicholas Mitchell for further information.
Contacts:
- Chairman: Paul Connaughton, 086-199 3613, chairman@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
- Hon. Secretary: Nicholas Mitchell, 087-121 5256, secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
- Hon. Treasurer: Karl Woods, 087-096 6364, treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
Birdwatch Ireland – Clare Branch
Where: The Grotto, Corofin.
When: Sunday, 14th May
Time: 5am
Event Information: Early morning trip to Mullaghmore area in Burren to look for Cuckoo, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Yellowhammer, etc. A relaxed stroll through a unique landscape.
Contact
- Tom Lynch: (065) 682 2145 tnaclynch@gmail.com
- Austin Cooney: (065) 682 4804
Website: www.clarebirdwatching.com
Birdwatch Ireland – Cork Branch
Where: Castlelyons National School car park.
When: Sunday, 14th May
Time: 6.50pm
Event Information: Farm walk & talk on the farm of Donal Sheehan, discussing food production and farmland biodiversity.
Contact
- Paul Moore, paulwmoore01@eircom.net
- Conor O’Keefe, calabkilworth@gmail.com
- Donal Sheehan, dcsheehan@eircom.net
- Niall Leahy, leahy.assoc@gmail.com
Website: www.birdwatchcork.com
Birdwatch Ireland – West Cork Branch
Where: Sheena Jolley’s Mill House Gallery, Coosheen, Schull
When: Sunday 21st May
Time: 4.30am
Event Information: Dawn chorus walk. Refreshments afterwards. Leader: Paul Hadland
Contacts:
- Chairman: Paul Connaughton, 086-199 3613, chairman@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
- Hon. Secretary: Nicholas Mitchell, 087-121 5256, secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
- Hon. Treasurer: Karl Woods, 087-096 6364, treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie
Birdwatch Ireland – Limerick Branch
When: Sunday, 21st May
Where: Meet in University Concert Hall car park.
Time: 4.45am
Event Information: Dawn chorus walk at University of Limerick. A unique outing offering bird sounds of city, rural and river habitats. Leader: Gordon Young.
Contacts:
- Maura Turner: 087 792 7972 – maura.turner1@gmail.com
- Clodagh Glasgow: 087 635 5691
Birdwatch Ireland – Tipperary Branch
When: Sunday, 21st May
Event Information: Annual coach trip to the Burren. See website and local press for details later.
Contacts:
- Kevin Collins (Chair): 087 237 3090
- Jane Coman (Secretary), Rathurles, Nenagh, (067) 31741 – janecoman@eircom.net
Branch Website: www.tippbirds.weebly.com
Biodiversity Ireland – Waterford
When: Saturday, 27th May
Where: National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford
Time: 10am – 4pm
Event Information: Summer tree and shrub identification.
Level: Beginners & intermediates
Fee: €20
Contacts:
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