Whooper Swans with Mute Swans ( photo Liz Mc Kenna)
A Branch outing to The Lough Oughter Complex will take place on Sunday next 12th January.
Meet at Milltown Lake, Drumlane Abbey Car Park at 10am.
We will carry out I-WeBs counts in the area with a particular interest in Whooper swan counts for the International Swan Census.This Census takes place every 5 years to order to monitor the status of Whooper and Bewick swans.
The weekend of 11/12 January is International Swan Census day and if you happen to see any Whooper (or Bewick) Swans at any locations around the County in the next week, Please forward details of the location, flock number, date and time to Brian Burke at bburke@birdwatchireland.ie. Brian would really appreciate any information provided.
For information on this important survey click the following link International Swan Census 2020
More information on Whooper swans click here Whooper swans ID
More information on I-WeBs click here Irish wetland Bird Survey
Event to last approx 2 hours. Warm waterproof clothing and footwear recommended.
Branch Contact on the day is Michael Mc Kiernan 086 8854989 (Branch Chairperson)
Upcoming Event
February Sunday 9th Lough Sheelin's shores.
Meet at Crover House Hotel carpark at 9.30 am
March Sunday 8th Dundalk Bay. Meet at the Spirit Store,Dundalk Docks at 11am.
There is parking in the car park at Lidl which is close by.
Meet at Crover House Hotel carpark at 9.30 am
March Sunday 8th Dundalk Bay. Meet at the Spirit Store,Dundalk Docks at 11am.
There is parking in the car park at Lidl which is close by.
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