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2023 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates

January 12, 2023 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

Humpback whale off Ireland's Wild South Coast

Our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends will once again take place in spring, summer and autumn of 2023. As always, we'll be hosting the weekends in Rosscarbery, on the stunning West Cork stretch of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.What are Discover Wildlife Weekends?Discover Wildlife Weekends are the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few … [Read more...] about 2023 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates

Discover West Cork wildlife this Thursday

August 11, 2015 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

wildlife walk West Cork

This Thursday, 13 August, I'll be leading a small group around Rosscarbery on the West Cork coast, exploring the diverse habitats of the area to see what wildlife we can find. If you'd like to join me you can book your place using the form at the bottom of this post (places are limited, and are offered on a first come, first served basis).Rosscarbery is one of my … [Read more...] about Discover West Cork wildlife this Thursday

Wildlife Portfolio: William Helps

April 17, 2014 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Pike in Cover by William Helps

In this instalment of our Wildlife Portfolio series we take a look at the work of William Helps, a wildlife artist based in Rosscarbery in Co. Cork. Click on any of the images in the portfolio below to open up a larger version and scroll through the gallery.About William HelpsI was born in Skibbereen, County Cork in 1978. As far back as I can remember I have drawn … [Read more...] about Wildlife Portfolio: William Helps

Raven under the cosh from belligerent hoodies

April 15, 2014 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Hooded crows are a pretty cranky bunch at this time of year, and don't seem to tolerate much in the way of intrusion on their "patch" by anything remotely perceived as threatening.Raptors and other corvids are given short shrift as the hoodies work in tandem to see them off. This pair, down at The Warren in Rosscarbery, (where our Discover Wildlife Weekend is based in May) … [Read more...] about Raven under the cosh from belligerent hoodies

New wildlife walks get you closer to nature

August 30, 2013 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Guided wildlife and nature walks in West Cork, Ireland

I love wildlife, and I love walking. Best of all I love walking where I can watch wildlife and share what I see with other interested people. It was on one of these wildlife walks on the stunning West Cork coastline (see the photo -- no exaggeration) that I had one of those "eureka" moments. "Why not offer guided wildlife and nature walks through the Ireland's Wildlife … [Read more...] about New wildlife walks get you closer to nature

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