There's something a little bit special about a wildlife encounter. It taps into a childlike sense of wonder that all too often remains hidden beneath our sensible adult facade. For a brief moment we're transported to a simpler, more natural world, and reminded of how we fit into it.It's a thrilling experience, and a feeling that endures long after the moment itself has … [Read more...] about How to see more wildlife
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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
Otters: a breathtaking wildlife experience
It was a day that I should have spent in the office working... but the forecast for the rest of the week was bad. This was the only weather window to get out around my local patch. Decision made I grabbed my binoculars and headed out.You never really know what to expect when you leave the house in search of wildlife. That sense of anticipation is like a drug... it heightens … [Read more...] about Otters: a breathtaking wildlife experience
Wildlife, whatever the weather
Looking at weather maps lately has been a depressing affair.Ireland has been permanently obscured beneath a swirling, seething mass of rain and wind, and as usual our little patch of the south west coast seems to be getting more than its fair share of the onslaught. Yesterday was a day to stay inside by the fire... watching naff Christmas telly. It was certainly not a day … [Read more...] about Wildlife, whatever the weather
Watching the wild deer of Wicklow
With the Autumn deer rut in full swing Environmental Biologist David O'Brien takes us on a journey into the hills of county Wicklow in search of wild deer, and offers advice on how to watch these shy and elusive animals [CJ].Now that we are in the middle of the rut, prime-time for watching deer, crowds of people are visiting deer-viewing hotspots like the Phoenix park … [Read more...] about Watching the wild deer of Wicklow
