Mar 29, 2010

Cork Branch Wildlife Trust - upcoming events


 
Sunday 9 May : Guided outing to Cape Clear Island. Ferry leaves Baltimore at 11.15 am, returns from Cape at 5,30pm.
Cost (€20  per adult) includes ferry and bird guide on island. Bring walking boots/packed lunch/outdoor wear.
 
Sunday 16 May: National Dawn Chorus Day. Meet at Inchy Bridge on Argideen River (signposted Argideen River Lodges),
near Timoleague at 4.00 am for prompt 4.30 start. Leader David Rees 086 2152590.
 
Sat/Sun 12th and 13th. June.
Weekend Trip to the Saltee Islands and SE Wexford.
Meet at the harbour, Kilmore Quay at 10.am Sat. Booking essential: phone Nick Mitchell 023 8821640.
Deposit required/details from Nick/Members Only.
 
Sunday 20th.June. Marsh Frittillary Butterflies/Orchids/Cuckoos and Skylarks.
An afternoon stroll on the sand dune/saltmarsh syatem at Lissagriffin Lake, Barley Cove , Mizen.
Meet in the carpark at Lissagriffin, 2pm. leaders Sue Cobley and Peter Wolstenholme.
 
Sunday 1st August. Guided Bird Walk at Timoleague. Families and children welcome.
Meet infront of the Abbey at 2pm. leader David Rees.
 
Saturday 28th. August. Sea-watching for Whales and Seabirds at Mizen Head.
Meet at the visitor centre Mizen Vision at 11am. leader Michael Cobley.