Dingle Peninsula Bird Report 2008-2010

The West Kerry Branch of BirdWatch Ireland has published the fourth Dingle Peninsula Bird Report 2008-2010.  Using all the data from surveys and roving records the report  gives the status of all the bird species recorded on the peninsula.  The author is  Michael O’Clery, whose wildlife art work and professional publications are well known.  Top Irish and British photographers, including Eric Dempsey, Anthony McGeehan, Ian Jones and Michael O’Keefe, have contributed stunning illustrations.  Articles describe the branch’s  Barn Owl conservation programme, an offshore survey by Anthony McGeehan and an update on the White-tailed Sea Eagle project by Allan Mee.

The cost of printing was generously supported by MFG, Brian de Staic, Benners Hotel, The Skellig Hotel, Emlagh House, Dingle News and Bambury and Moriarty’s.  The proceeds from sales all go to the support the branch Barn Owl and Kestrel conservation and survey work.

The Dingle Peninsula Bird Report 2008-2010 is on sale at €12.00 in:

• Ventry Post Office
• The Dingle Bookshop, Green Street, Dingle
• the Castlegregory Information Centre
• Ballyferriter Museum
• Café Tig Áine (in summer)

Dingle Peninsula Bird Reports are also available by post from Lucie Hankey, Monaree, Dingle, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland.  Email ldhankey@utvinternet.com.  Cheques made payable to The West Kerry Branch of BirdWatch Ireland.  €14.00 includes P&P for Europe and worldwide or via PayPal to Lucie’s email.