Forthcoming Nature Events

Mothman

This thread is for announcements only of forthcoming public nature events
Any discussion related to this please use the forum feedback thread

I don't have many guidelines for now (I'm not good at that sort of thing )
But will edit this post to include some if need be. Perhaps help me out using the feedback thread.

I will remove posts at my discretion if I feel they are not in keeping with what this thread is intended for.

One guideline for now, please mention any charges that may apply.

I wont sticky this but will place a link in the sticky thread. Hopefully it'll remain current and near if not on the first page.

Mothman

To kick things off.
2 events in Wicklow Mountains National Park

Falcon Watch

Sunday 20th June 2010

10a.m. to 4p.m. Miners' Village, Upper Lake, Glendalough

The Wicklow Mountains National Park was set up to protect a range of native plants & animals including the world’s fastest creature – the Peregrine falcon. National Park staff will have telescopes trained on one of the falcon nests in order to allow people to enjoy this special time of the year for the fledging chicks.

At this stage the two chicks will be losing their downy fluff and be developing the feathers that will allow them to leave the nest. They’ll be hungry and more and more active as the time approaches for them to stretch their wings.

The Miners’ Village is at the head of the Upper Lake in Glendalough and is 30 minutes gentle walk from the Upper Lake Car Park. All are welcome to come and view these majestic creatures at any stage of the day.

Bring along binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome - booking not necessary. For more information, please phone 0404 45425.


Bug Walk

Saturday 26 June

11a.m. Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough

Take a safari through the amazing world of bugs. Bring a jar with a lid to help examine the mini-beasts. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours. Much loved by children and adults alike. Family friendly, although not suitable for buggies. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from Saturday 12th June only. For bookings, please phone 0404 45425.

Mothman

Boards.ie nature outing to my little patch this Sunday 20th June
See specific thread
For an idea of what you may see
Dragonfly Thread
Pond thread

littlebug

Summer Save our Seabirds events.

From:
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Events/SummerSaveourSeabirdsevents/tabid/1005/Default.aspx

The flagship public viewing event will take place at the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th June. BirdWatch Ireland staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions and show you the birds, and Puffins are guaranteed!

There are many other seabird events taking place around the country, however, and all are well worth a visit. Full details of dates and locations are given below.

There are other events throught the summer in Dublin, Sligo, Mayo, Kerry and Wicklow. Further details are on the website.
I'm going to try to get to the Cliffs of Moher next weekend but the logistics may be against me:rolleyes:

Alun

We went to see the peregrines at Glendalough on Sunday after visiting Mothman's pond, and got there just in time, although the day was such a beautiful one, the Rangers didn't mind hanging a round a bit longer. There wasn't a huge amount of activity .. you could see the chicks in the nest, but they were sitting quite a way back in the nest, presumably sheltering from the sun, and the adult birds were flying around and perching every now and then, but not feeding the chicks. Presumably the prey was doing the same thing as they were and sheltering from the heat as well. Well worth a visit though, even though the whole area around Glendalough was absolutely heaving with people parking, or rather abandoning, their cars everywhere!

magicbastarder

moth identification course in the sonairte centre in a few weeks:

http://sonairte.ie/education-community/courses-training/80?coursename=Moth%20Identification

Mothman

Just a reminder (Thanks littlebug for posting this earlier) of a few Birdwatch Ireland events this weekend.

Clare, Kerry and Wicklow this weekend with Mayo and Dublin during following weekends.

Mothman

Bumping this. There are bound regular events and I hoping that this thread is regularly updated as more people become aware of it. I may sticky it for a while if it disappears off front page.

magicbastarder

magicbastarder wrote: »

moth identification course in the sonairte centre in a few weeks:

http://sonairte.ie/education-community/courses-training/80?coursename=Moth%20Identification

this has been postponed due to bad weather.

littlebug

Friday 6th August
Galway City. Bat walk with Galway Bat Group. Meet at public car park adjacent to Cathedral at 9.30pm.


http://www.batconservationireland.org/php/events.php

Connacht

Lads,
I am bringing a group of walkers to Iniskea South Island next Sat, Aug 14th, leaving Blacksod Pier, The Mullet peninsula, (ca. 24 km beyond Belmullet town), Mayo, at 10 am. Back around 3 or 4 pm.
I am absolutely not an expert, but if you want to come to observe seals, birds, possibly dolphins, etc, come along. The cost is Euro 40 pp and it is not a money-making venture. That's to pay the boatman. PM me.

littlebug

A bit late in the day for posting this maybe. The closest sites to are just that wee bit too far unfortunately.


http://iwdg.ie/whalewatch2010/?id=130

Sunday, 22nd August 2010, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday 22nd August is All-Ireland whale watch day, with free, guided land-based whale watches at 15 sites around the coast between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Mothman

Friday 15th and Saturday 16th October 2010
The Ceramics Room, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Kildare Street, Dublin 2
10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. each day
Open to all members of the public.
Booking required.


LINK

magicbastarder

IWT bike around the phoenix park:

http://www.iwt.ie/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=75&extmode=view&extid=98

littlebug

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=291

Jan 1st short outing at Nimmo's pier at 10.30am.

These seem to happen on the first saturday of every month. I've been intending to go to one of them but have always ended up working.
Has anyone else been?

Feargal as Luimneach

littlebug wrote: »

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=291

Jan 1st short outing at Nimmo's pier at 10.30am.

These seem to happen on the first saturday of every month. I've been intending to go to one of them but have always ended up working.
Has anyone else been?

Nimmo's pier is great birdwatching. You don't even need binoculars, just a slice pan of bread. You can see (usually) many rare/uncommon birds. Ring billed gull, iceland gull, glaucous gull, kumliens gulland the resident American herring gull. A revision of gull ageing and plumage variations and general gull id is essential.

littlebug

BWI has some interesting courses coming up this year, including wildlife photography for beginners and magnificent moths (for anyone with lots of time and money:eek:)

http://shop.birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatchireland/

magicbastarder

there's a free introduction to wildlife photography talk on this month, arranged by the IWT. obviously not as exhaustive as the BWI one.

http://iwt.ie/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=75&extmode=view&extid=119

Mothman

Just got this note

I thought you might like to know about the upcoming 'Burren in Bloom' Festival which runs in Co Clare from the 29th April to the 29th of May. As you know, the Burren is an area of huge botanical, geological, and archaeological significance and I'm sure that there's events in our programme that'll be of interest to many of you. We have a full downloadable programme of events and full contact details (with Facebook and Twitter links) on our website:- http://www.burreninbloom.com

Hopefully some of you would like to attend - everyone's more than welcome.

Event guide

Mothman

Caring for Irish Wildlife:

Seminar on protecting the future of Irish biodiversity

Saturday 14th May 2011

Location: The Palatine Room, National Museum of Ireland

Collins Barracks, Decorative Arts and History,

Benburb Street, Dublin 7.


Time: 10am to 4pm

Admission is free of charge

Our native species are continually under stress from environmental changes including pollution and habitat loss, therefore the assessing and safeguarding Irish wildlife is a difficult but important duty.


This seminar will feature talks from experts working with Irish wildlife organisations and on conservation projects.



For more information or to make a booking see this page

magicbastarder

i haven't rung to confirm yet, but several links i've seen - including on the museum website - have the venue listed as the NHM. there seems to be some confusion about the actual venue...

Mothman

magicbastarder wrote: »

i haven't rung to confirm yet, but several links i've seen - including on the museum website - have the venue listed as the NHM. there seems to be some confusion about the actual venue...

Just below venue on Museum page is

Public seminar on Irish wildlife for Biodiversity Month in Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)

Confusing I agree, but it does seem to be in Collins barracks.

littlebug

Galway Garden Festival

this weekend at Claregalway Castle.

The kids are looking forward to "Drawing Garden birds" childrens workshop with Gordon D'arcy

Also Niall McCoitir speaking on "the folklore of Irish trees" among many other things going on.

littlebug

National Trails Day October 2nd

Velvet shank

Mushroom Festival Sunday 25th September at Killegar Estate

http://killegar.net/html/killegar_mushroom_festival.html

Adults €15; Students/OAP's/Unwaged €5; Family €35

jmkennedyie

Kildare Bat Group inaugural event later on today:

Bat talk and walk Friday 23rd Sept 2011 in Donadea Forest park. Car park will be open. Meet at the cafe on the grounds at 8pm. All are welcome.

http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=53.3404&mlon=-6.74778&zoom=17&layers=M

whyulittle

Gull Identification Workshop
Bray Harbour on Sunday 11th March at 3pm

Run by BWI Wicklow Branch. Free and open to all.

http://www.facebook.com/BirdWatchIreland/posts/102421003222549?notif_t=share_reply

Stoner

whyulittle wrote: »

Gull Identification Workshop
Bray Harbour on Sunday 11th March at 3pm

Run by BWI Wicklow Branch. Free and open to all.

http://www.facebook.com/BirdWatchIreland/posts/102421003222549?notif_t=share_reply

ahh , sad i missed this, I love that sort of thing.

V Bull

Stoner wrote: »

ahh , sad i missed this, I love that sort of thing.

Yep, a great afternoon, lots of gulls seen - various ages such as kittiwakes, black headed, herring & scandinavian herring gulls, common, great black backed & lesser black backed, mediterranean, a leucistic Black-headed Gull (a bit too far for a photo ) and a ring-billed gull, my first...:)

There were also 4 Iceland Gulls out at the "outflow", way too far for a photo and my little bins.

Here is a photo of the Ring-billed Gull...



A big thanks to NTK et all..

Jim Martin

Newt Training Day in Co. Clare 24/03/12:

http://www.clarefocus.ie/index.php/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,168/extmode,view/extid,9275/

whyulittle

BWI Wicklow Branch

Saturday 24 March: Annual Spring Red Kite Watch at Avoca village. Meet at the bridge from 12.00pm onwards. Parking is available nearby opposite St. Patrick's RC Church.

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=302

BWI Westmeath Branch

Sunday 15 April: Joint outing with South Dublin Branch to midland lakes and Lough Boora Parklands. Contact branch or see website for details.

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/Events/BranchEvents/Westmeath/tabid/936/Default.aspx

Might have to go to that. Would love to know what else is around there.

whyulittle

RED KITES RETURN...calling all those keen to support and find out the inside story on kites. Come along to a presentation on the RK Reintros highs and lows over the last 5 years. Venue is Woodenbridge Hotel, Co Wicklow. Date Sat 14 April at 1030am. See y'all there:-)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Eagle-Trust/144404808950774?ref=ts&v=wall

whyulittle

Irish Wildlife Trust River and Canal Keepers Training Day

River and Canal Keepers is a new IWT programme that builds awareness of river water quality and biodiversity issues amongst communities. It encourages people to take action for water quality and biodiversity in their local area.

The Irish Wildlife Trust is providing training to local community groups to facilitate the development of river and canal habitat plans. During the training day participants will examine river ecology and how to plan for its protection. This will be followed by a fieldtrip to local site to explore freshwater biodiversity.

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Date: 12th of April

Location: Westmeath County Council, County Buildings, Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

To secure your place email at the link below.

http://www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/news/name,11509,en.html

jmkennedyie

April 14th Birdwatch Ireland Kildare branch walk along the River Rye valley, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

Meet Leixlip Lidl car park 10 AM. No dogs. Route mostly along / through meadow so not suitable for buggies, but all ages / experience-levels welcome.

Good chance of seeing buzzard.

http://www.birdwatchkildare.com/

whyulittle

Ireland’s BioBlitz 2012
18 & 19 May

BioBlitz is a scientific race against time. The aim of this fun event is to find as many species as possible within a park over a 24 hour period. This is a unique event where scientists, students and the general public can come together and learn how scientists and recorders use their skills to study the wildlife of an area. It will also introduce the non-specialist to the fabulous wealth of biodiversity that occurs all around us.

Four sites will be competing in Ireland’s BioBlitz 2012:

Crawfordsburn Country Park, Co Down
Glengarriff National Nature Reserve, Co. Cork
Lough Boora Parklands, Co. Offaly
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

http://bioblitz.biodiversityireland.ie/

Mothman

Moved couple posts to Bioblitz thread

V_Moth

Tomorrow evening the BWI South Dublin Branch are hosting the last of this months tern watches at Coliemore Harbour. Last week there were sightings of Roseate, Common and Sandwich Terns, as well as Grey Seals, Curlew and Manx Shearwaters.

Meet at Coliemore Harbour at 18.30 (runs to 20.00).

whyulittle

Guided Walk of Split Hills and Long Hill Esker Woodland
Saturday January 12th @ 11:00 in Westmeath - Free

Join us for a guided walk of the Split Hills and Long Hill Esker Woodland on Saturday 12th January at 11:00.

These woods are located halfway between Tyrrellspass and Kilbeggan and run along the famous Split Hills Long Hill Esker.

The woodland is protected as a special area of conservation due to its unique and important woodland and wildflower habitat.

Along with our own Ardan Wood it makes up the majority of the only native woodland in this part of the county.

This guided walk is free of charge and open to all.

Come along to get some new year’s exercise and learn about this natural gem.

http://www.nativewoodlandtrust.ie/en/events/eventdetail/17/-/guided-walk-of-split-hills-and-long-hill-esker-woodland


2013 Joint Raptor Study Group Conference
Saturday January 26th @ 09:30 in Dublin - Cost €25

Hi all, you are very welcome to join us at the 2013 Joint Raptor Study Group Conference taking place at the Green Isle Hotel (near Red Cow), Dublin, on Sat 26 Jan.

Speakers will include Dr. Ruth Tingay (Eagle Conservation around the World), Graham Rebecca (Merlins in Scotland), Dr. Mark Wilson (Hen Harriers in Irish forests), Dr. Allan Mee (WTSE reintroduction) and other short talks.

Kicks off at 0930 and cost is €25 for day. Hope ye can make it:-)

https://www.facebook.com/events/127421624089240/?suggestsessionid=16828893421357673752

OpenYourEyes

whyulittle wrote: »

2013 Joint Raptor Study Group Conference
Saturday January 26th @ 09:30 in Dublin - Cost €25



https://www.facebook.com/events/127421624089240/?suggestsessionid=16828893421357673752

This was great last year. Any idea if you have to book in advance or anything? (no mention of it on the facebook page)

whyulittle

Not sure. I know there is a booking form, but as you say they don't mention anything on FB. I've emailed them to see if there is a need to pre-book.

West Kerry Raptor Conservation Fundraiser
Sunday January 13th @ 14:00 in Dingle

The West Kerry Branch of BirdWatch Ireland would like to extend a special invitation to all birdwatchers to our forthcoming event on Sunday 13th January at Dingle Aquarium, at 2:00pm - 'Raptors of West Kerry' - a presentation by John Lusby, Raptor Conservation Officer of Birdwatch Ireland. We hope that this will be the start of an extension of our conservation work in 2013, supported by North East Kerry Development. Refreshments will be available at the presentation.

http://kerrybirding.blogspot.ie/2013/01/west-kerry-raptor-conservation.html

dodderangler

2013 Joint Raptor Study Group Conference
Saturday January 26th @ 09:30 in Dublin - Cost €25



https://www.facebook.com/events/127421624089240/?suggestsessionid=16828893421357673752[/Quote]
Can anyone attend this if so Il be attending this
Does anyone know what discussions will be brought up?

F.R.

@dodderangler this is a copy of the Agenda and the booking form to attend. I don't know if you can pay on the day.

Joint Raptor Study Group Conference

Where: Green Isle Conference & Leisure Hotel
Naas Road,
Newlands Cross,
Dublin 22

Email: info@greenislehotel.com

For directions see: /www.greenislehotel.com/map.html

Tel: 01 4593406 or 00 353 1 4593409 from NI.

When: Saturday 26th January 2013.


Conference Fee: €25

If you have any queries please contact:

Lorcán O Toole, Irish Raptor Study Group.
Phone: from ROI 087- 1310177 or from NI 00353871310177.
E-mail lorcanotoole@goldeneagle.ie

Or

Marc Ruddock, Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group.
Phone: from NI 077 62122755 or from ROI 0044 7762122755.
Email marcruddock@hotmail.com



The Joint Raptor Study Group Conference




26th January 2013

Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross, N7
(Just of JNCT 9 –Red Cow Roundabout, M50)


This Conference is supported by





Please detach and complete this form and return it to;

Mr. John Lyden. 3 Castle Court, Currabinny Rd. Carrigaline,
County Cork.


Name ……………………………...........................................

Address………………………………....................................

................................................................................................

E-mail………………………………......................................

Tel. No. ………………………………....................................



The Conference Fee is €25 per person.
This includes Tea/Coffee but does not include Lunch. Please attach a cheque or postal order made payable to the Irish Raptor Study Group.


IRSG Membership. If you wish to renew your IRSG membership
for 2013, please add a further €15 to your cheque or postal order.


Conference Fee €25

IRSG Membership Fee €15



Joint Raptor Study Group Conference Programme 2013

Morning Session chaired by Allan Mee, Irish Raptor Study Group.
09:30 Registration 09:50 Introduction

10:00 Habitat use of Hen Harriers in forested landscapes.
Dr. Mark Wilson, University College Cork.

10.45 Merlin Breeding Ecology in North-east Scotland and effects of afforestation.
Dr. Graham Rebecca, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

11:30 – 12.00 Tea / Coffee break

12:00 Tape luring Long Eared Owls in Galway.
Aongheus O Domhnaill, IRSG.

12:15 The EURAPMON programme: monitoring for Raptors in Ireland.
Dr Allan Mee, IRSG.

12:30 The proposed new Raptor Database for Northern Ireland.
Dr Marc Ruddock, NIRSG.

12.45 – 14.00 Lunch

Afternoon Session chaired by Marc Ruddock, Northern Ireland RSG
.
14.00 Eagle conservation around the World.
Dr Ruth Tingay

14.45 Re-establishing a population of White-tailed Sea Eagle in Ireland.
Dr. Allan Mee, Golden Eagle Trust.

15:30 Close of conference

15.30-16.00 IRSG AGM

whyulittle

Wicklow's Wetlands - a presentation by Faith Wilson (Ecologist)
Tuesday January 15th @ 20:00 in Newcastle, Co. Wicklow - Free

Faith is an ecologist who has recently undertaken a survey of wetlands in County Wicklow. See the full report here: www.wicklow.ie/apps/wicklowbeta/publications/Heritage/WWS_2012_FINAL_REPORT.pdf

This is a free event. All are welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/442972859101492/



Wicklow Branch BWI Outing to Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Saturday January 19th @ 10:00 in Wexford - Free

Joint outing with Wexford Branch to the Wexford Wildfowl Reserve to see Greenland White-fronted Geese, swans, ducks, waders, Birds of Prey etc.

This is a free event. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Waterproof clothing & suitable footwear advised.

https://www.facebook.com/events/314558761979247/

whyulittle

Birdwatching on Bull Island
Sunday January 20th @ 12:00 in Dublin

Bull Island nature reserve is an important site for many of our wintering birds. Niall Keogh and Sean Kelly will be leading this event to see the wintering birds feeding along the exposed mudflats.

Booking is essential, please contact Dublin Branch for more details.

dublinbranch@iwt.ie

https://www.facebook.com/events/116255505204054/?suggestsessionid=9667483983405af1f7df720a16cb7b5c

whyulittle

Rusheen Park Bird Watching
Saturday January 19th @ 11:00 in Galway

Outing to Rusheen Park (Galway City Council) for Shore and Woodland Birds.

Leader: Tom Cuffe.

(Please note not at Small woods BirdWatch Galway hide)

https://www.facebook.com/events/156066767874095/



CVG Tree Planting & Beach Clean with Survey
Saturday January 26th @ 10:00 in Galway

Conservation Volunteers Galway are teaming up with students from NUI Galway EcoSoc, Cumann Farraige and the Botany Society to plant some more native trees in Barna Woods.

We will also be visiting one of the nearby beaches to do a litter pick and the students from Cumann Farraige will show us how to record shark and ray eggcase sightings for an ongoing national survey!

As always, please bring sturdy footwear, appropriate rain gear and a packed lunch if you intend on staying for the whole day.

https://www.facebook.com/events/360067507425076/

whyulittle

All About Raptors: A Talk by John Lusby
Wednesday January 16th @ 20:00 in Galway - Free

A talk about Ireland's birds of prey, with a special emphasis on Galway birds, by John Lusby, BirdWatch Ireland's Raptor Officer. Admission is free and open to all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/196030120534723/?suggestsessionid=27ef125067aaf79839a69460e4404862

OpenYourEyes

dodderangler wrote: »

2013 Joint Raptor Study Group Conference
Saturday January 26th @ 09:30 in Dublin - Cost €25



https://www.facebook.com/events/127421624089240/?suggestsessionid=16828893421357673752
Can anyone attend this if so Il be attending this
Does anyone know what discussions will be brought up?

Just emailed to double check, but yeah anybody can attend, and its possible to pay on the day too!

I went to last years one and every single talk was really interesting and informative, so I recommend it to anyone with an interest in raptors!

whyulittle

Laragh Spring Tree Planting Day
Saturday February 16th @ 10:50 in Wicklow

Join us for our spring tree planting day at our Wicklow Mountains Woodland Reserve in Laragh Co Wicklow. Tree planting days are fantastic fun and a great way to get some exercise while helping Ireland environment so come along and join us.

We are in the process of creating a new native woodland reserve in the hills just above Laragh village near Glendalough. We are planting 1000’s of native oak, hazel, birch and scots pine and we need your help - so join us at this tree planting day and plant your own tree.

To book onto this event or for more details contact us at kieran.flood@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or 087 1953629.

https://www.facebook.com/events/282137168580596/



Birdwatching at Rogerstown Estuary, Co. Dublin
Sunday February 17th @ 13:00 in Dublin

Rogerstown Estuary is an important site for many of our wintering birds. The estuary is made up of saltwater marshes, raised salt marsh, wet meadows and riverine shallows and creeks. It is internationally recognised as one of the most important east coast sites and is vital for wintering wildfowl and waders. The estuary's mouth separates the beaches of Donabate and Rush.

Please bring your binoculars and scopes if you can and dress appropriately.

Please email dublinbranch@iwt.ie if you would like to reserve a place.

https://www.facebook.com/events/478266092221553/permalink/478266095554886/



Blessington Nature Reserve Spring Volunteering Day
Saturday March 2nd @ 10:00 in Wicklow

You are invited to join us for our first ever volunteering day on our beautiful Blessington Nature Reserve. The reserve is situated on the shores of the Poulaphoca Reservoir across form Russborough House between the Blessington Town and Ballymore Eustace. The reserve protects a wide variety of native Irish wildlife in its woodland, grassland and marsh.

At this volunteering day we will be carrying out very important tasks to improve the nature reserve for all. These tasks include, installing bird and bat boxes, improving pathways, and cleaning litter from the site.

For more details, directions or booking contact us at kieran.flood@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or 087 1953629.

whyulittle

IWT Longford/Westmeath Branch - Winter Birds at Lough Iron
Sunday February 17th @ 14:00 in Westmeath

Join IWT Longford/Westmeath branch to see the wintering birds at Lough Iron, Co. Westmeath.

Meeting at 2.00 at Tormeys, Bunbrosna, on the N4. Bring wellies, suitable clothing and binoculars.

For more information about Longford/Westmeath events, please contact Noreen at IWTLongfordWestmeath@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/145507542275755/?suggestsessionid=1f06ef3b4d090cc0d10ca9d359a211d2

whyulittle

CBS and I-WeBS Training Day
Saturday Fenruary 23rd @ 09:30 in Mayo - CBS and I-WeBS
Sunday February 24th @ 09:30 in Cavan - CBS Only
Saturday March 2nd @ 09:30 in Carlow - CBS Only

Ever thought of taking part in one of our key surveys, I-WeBS or the Countryside Bird Survey (CBS), but didn’t know how to go about it? Well Olivia Crowe and Dick Coombes will be conducting a series of training days over the next two weekends. Why not come along or maybe even bring someone else?

To help us plan for numbers etc, please register your interest at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MQ8X38Y (details of the location of each venue are available there too). Or just get in touch with us directly (rcoombes@birdwatchirelnd.ie) or tel 01-2812408.

whyulittle

Illustrated Talk on Colonisation of Ireland by Great Spotted Woodpeckers - by Dick Coombes
Monday March 4th @ 20:00 in Dundalk - Free

Dick Coombes from Birdwatch Ireland will give an illustrated talk on the recent colonisation of Ireland by Great Spotted Woodpeckers.

This extraordinary natural phenomenon was first detected a few years ago in Wicklow and Down, when Great Spotted Woodpeckers started appearing at garden bird feeders.

Dick spent hundreds of hours tracking down the woodpeckers in Wicklow and will tell the story of how they invaded, where they came from and how they are likely to progress in Ireland, including where to look for them in County Louth.

This illustrated talk will start at 8pm on the 4th of March 2013 in the newly refurbished Spirit Store, Dundalk Docks, Dundalk.

Entry is free and all are welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=433631600049596&id=136168046462621