Cape Clear Bird Observatory

Wildlife Courses 2010

The field courses hosted by BirdWatch Ireland's Cape Clear Bird Observatory on Cape Clear Island, Roaringwater Bay, West Cork have been expanded and developed to offer something for everyone. The courses are designed to aid the beginner and those with some experience in the craft of birdwatching and in more specific subjects depending on the course chosen. Courses vary from two to five days duration and each course will combine both indoor and outdoor sessions.

Weekend courses commence at 9.30am on the Saturday morning, meeting in the Bird Observatory in the North Harbour and finish on the Sunday afternoon allowing time for participants to travel on the evening ferry.

Five-day courses commence at 9.30am on the Monday morning, meeting in the Bird Observatory in the North Harbour and finish on the Friday afternoon also allowing time for participants to travel on the evening ferry.

Participants will need to arrive on the island the evening before the course starts as there is no ferry to the island before 9.00am in the mornings. The course fee does not include accommodation costs. Self-catering accommodation in the Bird Observatory itself can be booked together with your course; alternative accommodation is also available.

This years dates have been confirmed and can be found below each course heading.