Our February outing will be Lake Atedaun and Lake Inchiquin. These lakes host lots of Wigeon, Teal, Gadwall. Whooper Swan, Mute Swan along with many other bird species. Meet at the Church in Corofin at 11a.m. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wear warm clothing. A flask and sandwiches are optional. Facilities for food available at Corofin.

A trip to Ballyvaughan and the Rine where we hope to see Brent Geese, Red-breasted Merganser, Shelduck, divers, waders, gulls etc. Meet at the Pier opposite Monk’s Pub, Ballyvaughan at 11a.m.

Special Dawn Chorus event to Ballyallia Lake in association with Ennis Tidy Towns. Meet where car parking spaces begin on the Ruan Road opposite the Lake at 5.30a.m. Great place to hear Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Wren, Chaffinch, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackcap and many other birds in song. We will scan the lake for nesting water birds such Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Coot, Moorhen, etc.Who knows what else may turn up on a fine morning.…

Outing to Fanore and the Caher Valley. We will look for birds on the sea and beach at Fanore. Later we will search for migrants on the sand-dunes and while strolling along the Caher Valley. We often see Dipper in the river flowing through the Valley. Meet at Fanore Beach car-park at 11a.m.

Dawn Chorus outing to the Mullaghmore area of the Burren. During the course of an early morning stroll through this unique habitat we hope to hear and see Whitethroat, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Cuckoo, Yellowhammer and many more species.Bring a flask and food if you wish. Meet at the Grotto, Corofin at 5a.m.

A joint outing with the Limerick Branch to see nesting seabirds on the Loop Head Cliffs. Sightings and sounds of thousands of Guillemot, Razorbill, Kittiwake, Shag, Rock Dove, Chough and much more. Keating’s Pub will be open for those wishing to have lunch. Meet at Loop Head Lighthouse car-park at 11a.m.

A joint outing with the Limerick Branch of BWI along the southern shore of the Shannon Estuary to look for waders, wildfowl and gulls. We will visit Robertstown,Foynes,Loughill and Tarbert. Meet at the car park of Robertstown Church east of Foynes at 10a.m.

Due to the forecast of heavy rain and strong wind we regret that we are cancelling this outing. Feel free to visit Kilbaha to search for scarce and rare migrants during more pleasant conditions throughout October. You may meet up with visiting birders especially on weekend days.

A visit to Clahane, Liscannor, the Inagh River estuary and Lahinch to look for waders, wildfowl and gulls. Meet at the Pier Liscannor at 11a.m.