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Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day 2026 (a day early) at the Shannon Callows!

With expert Brian Caffrey from\u00a0BirdWatch Ireland<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0will lead us to a number of sites close to Banagher to observe a range of birds that overwinter on the callows.

All are welcome, dress for the weather!

This event comes as part of the\u00a0#Offaly<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Naturalists’ Field Club Programme, supported by The\u00a0Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0The Heritage Council<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0BirdWatch Ireland<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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