Clean Coasts and Breeding Waders EIP host a walk and talk to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Lisfannon Strand

Come along for an educational Walk and Talk in honor of World Wetlands Day at Lisfannon Strand, Fahan Donegal

Saturday, February 15 · 11am - 1pm

Clean Coasts is collaborating with Breeding Waders EIP, featuring Alena Kunkel, Donegal Project Officer. Gain valuable insights into the intriguing links between coastal biodiversity and wetlands from Clean Coasts Biodiversity Officer, Liane Costelloe.
Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be served.

For more details, contact Sinéad at skeogh@eeu.antaisce.

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Organised by Clean Coasts. The Clean Coasts programme is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce. Clean Coasts works with communities to help protect and care for Ireland's waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life. The Clean Coasts Programme is funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Failte Ireland.

For more information visit http://www.cleancoasts.org/

To mark World Wetland Day 2025 we are exploring some of the wildfowl that rely on the clean waters and safe refuge of Inch Wildfowl reserve. Water quality, wetland birds and the winter visitors that use Inch will be talked about and identified. Bring binoculars if you can, definitely bring warm clothes, rain gear and walking shoes. Suitable for 8 years and up. No dogs please.

Inch Wildfowl Reserve is situated to the east of Lough Swilly, approximately 8 km to the south of Buncrana. It supports a wide diversity of wintering waterfowl, notably swans and geese, as well as breeding terns, gulls, waders and duck.

Sunday February 2nd 2pm - 4pm, Inch Wildfowl reserve, Pump-house Carpark

This walk is made possible by LAWPRO, the local authority water program. https://lawaters.ie

This is a free event - please reserve your spot here: Inch Wildfowl Walk Tickets, Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

The theme of this year’s World Wetlands Day is “Protecting wetlands for our common future”. The Kill-O-The-Grange stream and the Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) at Kilbogget Park , nestled within the urban setting of Cabinteely/Loughlinstown is a wonderful example of how important our wetlands are, for our wellbeing, nature’s wellbeing and our journey towards resilience in the face of biodiversity loss and climate change. It is vital that we learn to protect the diverse array of wetland ecosystems that Ireland supports, for not only nature’s benefit, but for our common future.

Join Justin Ivory Community Water Officer with LAWPRO (Local Authority Waters Programme) and conservation ecologist Aoife O’Rourke for a 1.5-2 hour walk & talk around the Kilbogget ICW, sharing our knowledge and passion for wetlands and why they are so important.

Note: As we will be outdoors and walking off path at times please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

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By Local Authorities Water Programme (LAWPRO)

Lough Ennell is an important site for nature conservation in Westmeath and is designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Special Protection Area and a Ramsar Site. Lough Ennell is a haven for wildlife and the lake and fringing wetland habitats support a great biodiversity.

We would love to see you visit Lilliput, Lough Ennell on Saturday 1^st February to celebrate World Wetlands Day with us, to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

The walk and talk will be led by two local experts – George Smith (Botanist) and Gordon Wycherley (Birdwatch Westmeath).

Meeting point: Lilliput Car Park N91 W97W

Date: 1^st February Saturday

Time: 11am -1pm approx.

The walk will take 2 hours depending on the weather and you should dress appropriately for conditions! Walk distances will be short and the walking will not be strenuous, but if feasible, we may venture off it and you should wear suitable waterproofs and footwear!

Outing to Westfields to celebrate World Wetlands Day  Sunday 2nd February 10am-11.30am   Register  for this free event here https://tinyurl.com/mrvnt5ra

Westfields gives an excellent opportunity to view wintering wildfowl and to learn about the importance of wetlands. Although we can never guarantee what birds will be there on the day we hope to see Coot and Moorhen and Tufted Duck, the resident mute swans, heron and blackhead gulls along with a possibility of Pochard, Gadwall, little Grebes and others. Westfields is a central location to view wintering wildfowl.

Tom Tarpey from the Limerick Branch of BirdWatch Ireland will lead the outing. Please dress appropriately for the weather, waterproofs, hats, sensible footwear etc.

George’s Quay, Dundalk Port at 1.30pm on Sunday 2^nd February 2025.

Waterbirds are an important indicator of the health of our wetlands. Join Derek Watters from the BirdWatch Louth Branch this World Wetlands Day for a guided birdwatching walk along the banks of the lower reaches of the Castletown Estuary, Dundalk Bay. Attendees should meet at the at the carpark at George's Quay.  Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bz47W748cngbTLXo6

The loop walk along the lower reaches of the Castletown Estuary is approximately 2.5km long. Please dress appropriately for the winter weather conditions, with suitable footwear and warm protective clothing. There will be a small number of binoculars available on the day but please bring your own binoculars or telescopes if you have your own. This is a family event suitable for adults and children aged 7+. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Please note: This event is weather dependent and may have to be rescheduled if it is very cold, wet or windy.

Organised by the Biodiversity office at Louth County Council

Déan ceiliúradh ar Lá Domhanda na mBogach le hócáid speisialta scannáin agus ceoil! Bígí linn Dé Sathairn, 1 Feabhra ag 5:30pm sa Seomra AV ag Páirc Náisiúnta Chonamara. Bain sult as cur i láthair a bheidh  ag ConTempo Quartet chomh maith le cur i láthair don chead uair de ghearrscannán nua le BirdWatch Ireland.

Beidh saorchead isteach!

Is comhoibriú é an ócáid seo idir NPWS, BirdWatch Ireland, an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe agus Galway Music Residency.

Tuesday February 4^th 7pm

Naas Library and Cultural Centre

Talk by John Kennedy

John is a GIS professional and data analyst, specialising in ecological data and also works as a BirdWatch Ireland Scientific officer on the Irish Wetland Bird Survey (IWEBS). He conducts voluntary surveys at key wetland sites in Co. Kildare.

This talk will cover recording and analysis, bird population trends, and how we may be able to play a part in saving species  on the brink.

Tea/coffee on arrival from 6.30pm, queries to biodiversity@kildarecoco.ie

Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at Wexford Wildfowl Reserve on Sunday 2^nd February from 11am.

We will be celebrating World Wetlands Day down at the Reserve with local wildlife artist Dave Daly.

Dave will be leading an informal chat and birdwatch at 11am and then again at 2pm. As spaces in the observation tower are limited, if you wish to join one of the groups we would ask that you phone the Centre on 01 5393460, email wwreducation@npws.gov.ie or DM us.

There's no charge and it will be first come, first served

Also in the Visitor Centre we will have information on World Wetlands Day and the animals that live in the wetlands, as well as a sample of some of the creatures to be found in the water around the Reserve.

Organised by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and by Wexford County Council Biodiversity Office.