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
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Discover West Cork wildlife this Thursday
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
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
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
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