Outing to Shannon Airport Lagoon and nearby mudflats. We will see various species of duck, wader, gull and passerines at this unique habitat. Last year local birder Phil Brennan was ringing in the area and showed us Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler in the hand. Meet at Shannon Golf Club car-park at 11a.m.

A visit to Kilbaha and Loop Head in search of scarce and rare migrants. We will search the gardens at Kilbaha and also the Headland. Last year this outing was led by John N. Murphy and a Baltimore Oriole and two Red-eyed Vireo were in the area. Meet at Kilbaha Village at 9.30a.m. Keatings Pub should be open for food but bring a flask and food if you wish.

Joint outing with the Limerick Branch to Curraghchase Forest Park. We hope to see Hawfinch, Brambling, Jay, Buzzard along with more common birds of the woodland. Red Squirrel are usually seen during this outing. Meet at the car-park inside the barrier at 9.30a.m. Free admission if you arrive on time for the outing. Bring binoculars if you have them. Wrap up warm. Food and sandwiches are optional. Food available at De Bucket and other outlets nearby.

Outing to Ballyallia Lake and surroundings just north of Ennis. This a great site to view waders, wildfowl and birds of prey. Meet at the Birdboard opposite the shop on the Ruan road at 11a.m.

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.