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Saturday 24th April 2010
Outing to Fanore and the Caher Valley to see summer breeding birds.
Meet at Fanore car-park at 11a.m.
Leaders John Murphy and Tom Lynch
Sunday 16th May 2010
Dawn Chorus outing to the Burren to hear Cuckoo, Yellowhammer, Blackcap, Whitethroat etc.
Meet at the Grotto Corofin at 5a.m.
Leaders Austin Cooney, Finbar MacGabhann and Tom Lynch
Saturday 12th June 2010
Boat trip under the Cliffs of Moher to see breeding seabirds in their thousands.
Meet at Doolin Pier at 2.30p.m. NOTE TIME CHANGE. Booking with Austin Cooney(065-6824804) or Tom Lynch(087-2390738) is necessary.
Unforgetable experience on a fine day.
Cost around €20 for adults. Less for children.
Leaders: Austin Cooney and Brian Finnegan.
On the last week-end of the month Birdwatch Ireland are hosting a SAVE OUR SEABIRDS week-end on the Cliffs of Moher. Volunteers will be present to highlight the breeding birds on the Cliffs. See www.birdwatchireland.ie for details.
Saturday 3rd July 2010
Outing to Corconroo on the Clare/Galway border to visit a Sandwich Tern and Black-headed Gull breeding colony nearby.
Meet at the Merriman Hotel Kinvarra at 11a.m.
Leaders John Murphy and Tom Lynch
Sunday 22nd August 2010
Seawatch outing to the Bridges of Ross Loop Head. One of the hot-spots for seawatching on these islands. (In association with Heritage Week)
Meals and B+B available at the Lighthouse Inn Kilbaha. It advisable to book B+B well in advance due to the popularity of this site.
Meet at the Bridges of Ross car-park at 10a.m.
You may like to seawatch from first light which can prove very rewarding and meet with us at 10a.m.
Leaders John Murphy and Finbar MacGabhann.
Sunday 11th September 2010
Outing to the Shannon Airport Lagoon to see lots of waders and ducks.
This is an excellent site if water levels are suitable.
Meet at the Shannon Golf Club car-park at 10a.m.
Leaders: John Rattigan and Stan Nugent
Saturday 2nd of October 2010
Trip to the Loop Head Peninsula to search for scarce and rare migrants.
Meet at the Lighthouse Pub Kilbaha at 11a.m.
Search around the area in advance of this time if you wish.
Leaders: John Murphy and Brian Finnegan
Saturday 20th November 2010
Outing to Lurga Point, Seafield, Quilty to look at wading birds, gulls etc.
A good site to see birds reasonably close.
Meet at the Pier, Seafield at 11a.m.
Leaders: John Murphy and Tom Lynch
Saturday 4th December 2010
Outing to Ballyallia Lake near Ennis to see wildfowl and ducks.
This a very good wintering site.
Meet at the Display Board near the Slipway opposite the shop at 11a.m.
Leaders: Nuala and Tom Lynch
For other 2010 outings check our calendar or www.birdwatchireland.ie or seasonal issue of Wings.
Copies of our publication The Shannon Airport Lagoon-A Unique Irish Habitat
are available from Tom Lynch, 16 Oak Park, Ennis, Co. Clare. Price: €10
