FRANCIS BRADLEYwith tips for your outdoor activities...
Migrating birdsTake a family trip to Inch Wildfowl Reserve, in Co Donegal, next Saturday to witness the evening migration of huge numbers of wetland birds in this beautiful setting. Accompanied by members of the Glenveagh nature team, a bus leaves the car park at Glenveagh National Park (below) at 2.30pm and returns at about 7pm. Pick-ups can also be made from Letterkenny.
Booking is essential. Call 074-9137698 or e-mail glenveaghbookings@ environ.ie.
Life as a birderAnthony McGeehan, an ornithologist, author and columnist, will be reading extracts from his book Birding from the Hipat the National Botanic Gardens, in Dublin, on November 12th at 7.30pm. McGeehan will relate stories from his birding career in an evening hosted by the Tolka branch of Birdwatch Ireland. Call 087-2701473 or see dublinbirding.ie.
Watch the birdieA course on birdwatching at the People's College, on Parnell Square in Dublin, can teach you to identify the birds of Ireland. The course is presented by Eric Dempsey, a professional bird guide and author of The Complete Guide to Ireland's Birds. Details from the People's College on 01-8735879 or peoplescollege.ie.