The Cork Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust will be hosting a free Ladybird Workshop on Sunday the 17 June, 10:30am at the Fota Wildlife Park Education Centre near Cobh, Co. Cork. The event is free of charge and open to all. It will be led by Stephen McCormack and Paul Whelan. If you’ve ever wondered what kinds of ladybirds occur in your garden, what role Irish ladybirds play … [Read more...] about Cork Branch IWT Ladybird Workshop 17/06/2012
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A Year in Cuskinny Marsh, 2012 Calendar Launch
Rónán McLaughlin is a keen birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast and regular contributor to the Ireland’s Wildlife community on Facebook. Originally from Donegal, but now based in Cobh, Co. Cork, Rónán is launching a calendar the end of this week documenting a year in the life of the nearby Cuskinny Marsh nature reserve. The launch will take place at the Sirius Arts Centre … [Read more...] about A Year in Cuskinny Marsh, 2012 Calendar Launch
Large whales move inshore off Co. Cork
Upwards of 30 fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) have been spotted in inshore waters off the coast of Co. Cork according to reports submitted to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) over the last two days. The move inshore by these oceanic giants follows a series of off-shore sightings by the Irish Air Corps in recent weeks. On the 11 July an IWDG Marine Mammal … [Read more...] about Large whales move inshore off Co. Cork
Common dolphins on Cork city-break
A small group of three common dolphins surprised shoppers yesterday lunchtime when they turned up in the heart of Cork City. The trio made their way through Cork Harbour and up the River Lee’s South Channel in front of the newly constructed Cork School of Music. "It's certainly an unusual occurrence but it is not without precedent," said Pádraig Whooley of the Irish … [Read more...] about Common dolphins on Cork city-break
