The South Dublin Branch of BirdWatch Ireland are running several summer events which may be of interest to local residents. Details as follows, or for more information, see the Birdwatch Ireland website.

All talks take place at 20.00hours in The Killiney Room of the Graduate Bar, Rochestown Avenue. All 9 am and 10.30am outings are approximately of 2 hours duration.

Contact person is Eleanor Keane (087 6446029, elekeane@gmail.com).

Tuesday May 1st, 2018

A talk and photo presentation on Lough Derg’s White- tailed Sea Eagles by Bob Foyle.

Sunday 6th May, 2018

Visit to Avoca Village and Meeting of the waters and see Red Kites and other river
species. Meet in the Church carpark at 09.00 hours.
Sunday May 13th, 2018
National Dawn Chorus day on Killiney Hill. Meet 04.00 hours in carpark. Dress warmly.
June 2018.

Sunday June 10th, 2018
Sandmartins at Shanganagh cliffs. Meet at Shankhill at 10:30.

July 2018
Tern-watching: from Coliemore Harbour Viewing area. With assistance from volunteer members of South Dublin Branch of BirdWatch Ireland.

From;18.30hours to 20.00 each Tuesday in July. Dates are 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st.

Tuesday August 21st, 2018
Tern Roost: See thousands of Common and Arctic Terns gather on Sandymount strand close to
Merrion Gates. Meet at Merrion gates at 7.30. Parking;available on Strand road a short walk away.