Events

Date: February 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Booterstown Dart station
Our South Dublin branch are hosting a meeting at Booterstown Marsh This outing is sponsored by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Biodiversity Group Everyone is welcome and please bring spotting scopes or spare binoculars to share. Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com **** Bad Weather Protocol: If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place then members should assume that the outing is cancelled ****

Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Meet at St.Patricks Church car park
Join our Wicklow branch for an Outing to Avoca, Co Wicklow to look for Red Kites. **** If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place, then members should assume that the outing is cancelled **** Branch contact details Clodagh Duffy or Joe Lennon at birdwatchwicklow@gmail.com

Date: February 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at Easkey Castle beside pier
Join our Sligo branch for a coastal walk at Easkey Co Sligo. Easkey in County Sligo is known for birds of prey and coastal birds, visitors may spot common birds like the pied wagtail and goldcrest, while the area is also a known location for rarities and the protected hen harrier. Birders should also be aware of other species like the white-tailed eagle. For further details contact the branch Thelma Hunter (Sec) – 086 795 3349 sligobirdwatch@gmail.com Michael Bell (Chair) – 085 175 1000 nature.learn1@gmail.com

Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet at Tready car park
Join our Donegal branch fro a visit to Inch Lake Inch Lough is home to a diverse array of birds, particularly migratory species that gather in large numbers during the winter. Prominent species include swans (Mute, Whooper, and Bewick's), various geese (Greylag, Brent, Barnacle, White-fronted), and ducks like the Gadwall and Tufted Duck. Waders are also common, especially at low tide, with species such as Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, and Redshank frequently seen. For contact: Chris Ingram (sec) 086 370 0243, chrisingram43@hotmail.com Tony Gallagher (chair) 087 383 2935, tgmeenbanad28@gmail.com

Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at the Railway gates, Sea Road, Newcastle near ECNR A63 XH77
Join our Kildare branch for an outing to East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR) Find us on Facebook (@bwikildare) – birdwatchkildare@gmail.com Chairman: Neil J Bourke

Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Ashford Community & Heritage Centre A67 DH34
Join our Wicklow branch for an evening in Ashford Community centre for a talk with Don Conroy. Many of you will know the wonderful Don Conroy from his many TV appearances, publications, conservation work and his wonderful artwork Admission is free, a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of room hire would be appreciated For public transport options see https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/ Branch contact details Clodagh Duffy or Joe Lennon at birdwatchwicklow@gmail.com

Date: February 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet in the Turvey Nature Reserve carpark off Turvey Ave
Join our South Dublin branch for an outing to Turvey Nature Reserve and Parklands Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com **** Bad Weather Protocol: If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place then members should assume that the outing is cancelled ****

Date: February 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Meet at reserve P51 WF82
Join our Cork branch for an outing to observe in Kilcolman Wildfowl reserve in Doneraile / Buttevant Kilcolman Bog was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1993, There are bird hides and boardwalks on the reserve. For contact: Paul Moore, 087 690 8108 – paulwmoore01@gmail.com Conor O’Keeffe, 083 155 1514 – calabkilworth@gmail.com

Date: February 8, 2026
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Meet at Woodenbridge on the River Erkina
Join our Laois branch for an I-WeBS count. For Contact: Find us on Facebook Des Finnamore (sec) 086 229 1637, birdwatchlaois@gmail.com John Maher (chair) 086 601 3483