Wildlife always has the capacity to surprise and delight us. No matter how long you've been watching and studying wildlife, how familiar you are with your local patch, you never can tell what you might encounter on an outing. The potential for the unexpected is always there... whether it's a completely new species, or a familiar bird or animal exhibiting some unusual behaviour, … [Read more...] about Purple Heron: an epic end to our spring Discover Wildlife Weekend
Wild Atlantic Way
Update: Ireland’s Wild South Coast offer extended
Doing some admin on the Ireland's Wildlife Tours website today I noticed an issue with the SSL certificate renewal. That means that some of you may have seen a security warning when trying to access the site. The issue has been resolved so if you visit the site now you should see a reassuring green padlock in your browser address bar showing that any data you submit is … [Read more...] about Update: Ireland’s Wild South Coast offer extended
Exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way, stretching from Donegal in the North to the coast of West Cork in the south, is the world's longest defined coastal touring route. It takes in the entire length of Ireland's western seaboard. Ireland's Wildlife is based on the stunning West Cork stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way, and our Discover Wildlife Experiences, wildlife holidays and birding breaks … [Read more...] about Exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland: Europe’s undiscovered wildlife frontier
Perched on the northwestern edge of Europe, Ireland is world renowned for its stunning vistas, dramatic Atlantic headlands and breathtaking coastal scenery. But when it comes to wildlife tourism, Ireland simply isn’t on most people’s radar.Wildlife enthusiasts Calvin Jones and Colin Barton are looking to change that with the launch of Ireland’s Wildlife Tours, a … [Read more...] about Ireland: Europe’s undiscovered wildlife frontier
The wildlife of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2HRSs5na0 Wild Atlantic wildlife Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is about much more than wild scenery and windswept western coastlines. While the world's longest defined touring route certainly boasts some jaw-dropping vistas, and quintessentially Irish hospitality, the route also offers some of the best coastal and marine wildlife watching … [Read more...] about The wildlife of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Fin whales to firecrests — wildlife extremes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The wildlife of the West Cork coast never fails in its capacity to surprise and delight me. It doesn't matter how many times I head out, or how much (or indeed how little) I manage to see, there's always something that stands out.Even on those rare occasions when I don't see much out of the ordinary there's an entire cast of local regulars that make venturing out a … [Read more...] about Fin whales to firecrests — wildlife extremes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Humpback whale wows onlookers at Inchydoney
Inchydoney beach, near Clonakilty in West Cork, is one of the undisputed jewels along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. This outstanding blue flag beach draws visitors from far and wide, but earlier this week it was a visitor of a different kind that was getting all the attention.The sandy bottom in the bay off Inchydoney is perfect for small fish called sand eels -- and earlier … [Read more...] about Humpback whale wows onlookers at Inchydoney
Last chance to join us on a weekend wildlife extravaganza in West Cork
Were in the final stages of preparation for our Spring 2015 Discover Wildlife Weeekend which runs from the evening of Friday 08 May to lunchtime on Sunday 10 May 2015 at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork.You can still join usGreat news! We still have a few spaces available on the weekend. It's not too late for you to join us... but the clock is … [Read more...] about Last chance to join us on a weekend wildlife extravaganza in West Cork
Wild Ireland: new ITV series highlights Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is the star of a brand new 6-part television series on ITV showcasing the wonders of Ireland's Atlantic seaboard -- and with a name like "Wild Ireland" you'd have to hope that Ireland's wildlife will feature in the production.Over 6 weeks the series will chart the progress of former The One Show presenter, Christine Bleakly as she drives, bikes, … [Read more...] about Wild Ireland: new ITV series highlights Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Time to get wild about Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
At more than 2,500 km Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined touring route in the world. But the west coast is about more than spectacular scenery and uniquely Irish culture. The Wild Atlantic Way has a wild side that deserves more attention. Ireland isn't high on most people's list when it comes to wildlife destinations. That's a shame, because … [Read more...] about Time to get wild about Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
