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Fantastic wildlife on our Discover Wildlife Weekend

July 28, 2018 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Breaching Humpback Whale, Wildlife Tours Ireland

Ireland's south coast delivered a very special wildlife experience for guests on our Discover Wildlife Weekend on the West Cork coast of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way last week.We kicked off on Friday evening with shore-based views of Humpback and Fin Whales blowing offshore. That was followed up with some fantastic encounters with these iconic ocean giants out on the water … [Read more...] about Fantastic wildlife on our Discover Wildlife Weekend

Wildlife Volunteering in the Caribbean

November 26, 2013 by Jade Whyne Leave a Comment

A coral garden

Jade Whynne... Managing Director with V2 Volunteer & Vacation... introduces some of the benefits of volunteering on conservation projects abroad, looking specifically at some of the V2 conservation projects in the Caribbean.Beyond the view of the sandy beach and turquoise water that most of the millions of visitors that arrive in the Caribbean admire from the balcony of … [Read more...] about Wildlife Volunteering in the Caribbean

The wildlife of Lough Derg

October 20, 2013 by Aiveen Cooper Leave a Comment

Shannon Wildlife: Leaving Portumna Harbour

Author Aiveen Cooper arrives at Lough Derg on her journey down the Shannon -- and introduces us to some of the wildlife she finds there. The river disappears as a broad expanse of water opens up before us. We have arrived onto the largest of the Shannon lakes – Lough Derg. A Great-crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) with its distinctive plume of black feathers … [Read more...] about The wildlife of Lough Derg

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

Top 10 Tips for Eco Tourists from the IUCN

May 2, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

With summer only around the corner, and the popularity of eco-tourism on the rise, many of us will be looking at to consolidate our love of nature with our annual holiday this year.With that in mind The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a set of top tips for eco-tourists who want to visit some of the worlds most spectacular … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips for Eco Tourists from the IUCN

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