We are hosting our first 'guide in the Hide' event for anyone who would like to learn more about our wonderful wetlands and the birds that rely on them.

Join our expert volunteers in the Borrow Dyke viewing Hide at Harper's Island Wetlands for a birdwatching session.

You will all have a chance to ask questions, see the birds through one of our telescopes and get some tips on bird ID, binoculars, telescopes and ID Guide books too.

Date: Sunday Feb 2nd.

Drop in any time between 10am and 1pm

About Harpers - Birdwatch Cork

The main entrance to Harper’s Island Wetlands nature reserve is on the L3004 near Johnstown Close, Glounthaune, County Cork or it's about 8 minutes walk by footpath from Glounthaune railway station.

If you require further information, please email    info@harpersislandwetlands.ie

Organised in association with Cork County Council

Join Wild Inishowen for a walk & talk about wetlands and their importance in our landscape.

Saturday 1st February at 11am

Please bring your wellies or suitable footwear. Meeting at , Co. Donegal. F93 YN52

Refreshments provided.

Event brought to you by Inishowen Rivers Trust and Local Authority Waters Programme

Saturday 1st February at 10:00am

Join Kilkenny branch of Birdwatch Ireland for an outing to Newpark Marsh
The Newpark Marsh Eco-Park is an award-winning game and bird sanctuary, and one of Kilkenny City’s most important natural habitats.

Covering an area of 9.7 hectares (23.7 acres), this multi-award-winning game and bird sanctuary and amenity area is well maintained and offers unique opportunities to view many different species of birds as well as a wide range of fauna.

birdwatchkilkenny@gmail.com or patandmarydurkin@gmail.com 056 776 2130. Also listen to KCLR or Kilkenny City Community Radio for details.

To mark World Wetlands Day 2025 on Sunday 2 February, we’re opening the doors to WWT Castle Espie for free.

We champion wetlands 365 days of the year, but on World Wetlands Day, the whole world comes together to celebrate these mood-lifting and nature-boosting spaces. 

Explore the hidden worlds within wetlands and GET LOST in your own adventure. When you arrive at reception, you’ll receive an illustrated map that highlights our best hides and viewpoints, and you’ll be encouraged to leave things to chance and let fate decide your path. 

Claim your free ticket today, simply by registering with a valid email address: https://ow.ly/x6J050UIqHA

The Shannon Town Community Wetlands (STCW) invite you to a community networking event exploring the importance of wetlands and the exceptional work undertaken by the STCW Committee over the past 7 years.

The event will explore how wetlands sustain biodiversity and help address climate change. It will also focus on how we can work to protect wetlands for our common future: supporting ecosystem and human wellbeing. It will include an exceptional illustrated talk by John O’Brien of the STCW on the history and background of wetland habitats in Shannon Town. John will also focus on the work of the Committee and the creation of the Shannon Town Community Wetlands and the key role the Committee has played in connecting the local community in Shannon with nature. The event will also include input from Dr. Pamela Bartley (Hydro-G, Galway) a renowned hydrogeologist who has worked at a national and international level on wetlands. She will input on the A to Z of hydrology and wetlands and the simple steps that community groups can do to create their own wetlands or protect the local wetlands. Wetlands specialists Ruairí Ó Conchúir (LAWPRO) will also present and will outline what local communities can do to support their own local wetlands. He will present case studies on community wetland projects and wetland resources and outline how wetlands help improve water quality, support biodiversity, and help address climate change. This event is designed for all to help us better understand why ‘‘Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is so important.

Where:            Oakwood Arms Hotel, Shannon, V14 NH97

When:             Tuesday, 4^th February 2025 @ 8pm

This is a free event - all welcome. Followed by a networking event with tea / coffee and biscuits

Contact Information: knocksinkwood@npws.gov.ie

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