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We have a network of local branches around the country hosting a range of events including field outings and indoor talks. Find a branch near you to get involved.

Our branches are locally active in a wide range of conservation projects, helping to protect Ireland’s birds. Check out your local branch below:

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Visit to the Grearagh, Macroom. Lead by John Lynch
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Visit to the Grearagh, Macroom. Lead by John Lynch West Cork

Visit to the Grearagh, Macroom. Lead by John Lynch

Date: December 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at Dromkeen Cross south carpark
Join our West Cork branch for a visit to the Grearagh, Macroom The Gearagh is a submerged glacial woodland and nature reserve two kilometers southwest of Macroom, County Cork. The area has been the focus of significant heritage and conservation efforts. It hosts a large diversity of birds and wildfowl and attracts both summer and winter migrants. Examples include mallards, wigeon, Greylag geese, grey herons and coots. For further details contact; Fiona O’Neill – 086 813 0650 – secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie Nicholas Mitchell – 087 121 5256 – treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie

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