Events

Date: April 1, 2026
Location: TBC
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 notifications for these outings please Whatsapp Nicholas Mitchell on 087 121 5256

Date: March 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at Supervalu beside petrol pumps in Ballyconnell *** Be aware the clocks go back on this date ***
Our Cavan branch invite you to join them for an outing to Annagh Woods, Ballyconnell *** Be aware the clocks go back on this date *** Autumn is the ideal season for a walk through the forest, and Annagh Wood Forest is the ideal location for it. Be warned that some parts of the path, particularly along the canal side, may be muddy after significant rain. Species frequently spotted in the area include woodland favorites like Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Robin, and Goldcrest, alongside birds of prey such as Buzzards and Sparrowhawks. For more details please contact Tom Broe (sec) cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com or Michael McKiernan 086 885 4989. **** There are no no dogs permitted on this outing please ****

Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Meet at Pier opposite Monks Pub
Our Clare branch invite you to join them for an outing to Ballyvaughan and the Rine where we hope to see Brent Geese, waders, wildfowl and sea ducks. For Contact: Tom Lynch – 065 682 2145 tnaclynch@gmail.com Austin Cooney – 065 682 4804

Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: O' Donovans Hotel Clonakilty P85 V205
Join Our West Cork branch for the annual AGM followed by a talk: Establishing South Africa's First Bird Observatory by John Horton John is our very own warden in Cape Clear bird observatory Our AGM is a great chance to meet the team and get involved in the branch. The more hands the better. For further details contact; Fiona O’Neill – 086 813 0650 – secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie Nicholas Mitchell – 087 121 5256 – treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie

Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Meet at Timoleague Abbey
Join our West Cork branch for a Visit to Timoleague and Courtmacsherry estuaries to look for Waders, Herons, Divers and Ravens that call the estuaries home. For further details contact; Fiona O’Neill – 086 813 0650 – secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie Nicholas Mitchell – 087 121 5256 – treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie

Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Roscommon
The Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) is one of Ireland's longest-running bird monitoring projects. Established in 1998, it tracks the status of common and widespread breeding birds such as Robin, Wren, Blackbird, and Chaffinch, as well as some of the rarer species. The survey is coordinated by BirdWatch Ireland and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Kilcoole Train station https://maps.app.goo.gl/LXqDMsS6YFEmRYBF6
Join our Wicklow branch for an Outing to Kilcoole beach to see the effects and changes Spring bring to the locality **** 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: March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet at Mountcharles Pier
Join our Donegal branch for a trip to Donegal Bay Donegal Bay is a rich habitat for coastal and migratory birds, featuring key species like the Red-throated Diver, Sandwich Tern, Great Northern Diver, and Red-billed Chough. For contact: Chris Ingram (sec) 086 370 0243, chrisingram43@hotmail.com Tony Gallagher (chair) 087 383 2935, tgmeenbanad28@gmail.com

Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: This is a Zoom meeting
BirdWatch Ireland will host an online event about important areas for seabirds in Irish waters. Learn why Ireland is so important for seabirds. Tune in to hear how BirdWatch Ireland and BirdLife International identified Ireland's important breeding colonies on land and areas for foraging and wintering at sea. Find out what we what we want to happen next now that we have identified these important areas for Seabirds. *** You must register for the event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1983859954528?aff=oddtdtcreator *** The Zoom link will be sent to you via separate email from info@birdwatchireland.ie on the 10th of March