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A wildlife tour takes those with an interest in wildlife to places where
they can be shown examples of what Ireland has to offer, from seabirds
and shorebirds to wild flowers, butterflies and other insects. A
wildlife tour can be tailored to suit those with special interests or
those with a general interest just wanting to get a flavour of Irish
nature. All tours will be led by an expert on Ireland’s birds and other
wildlife and every effort will be made to make the wildlife tour
something to remember. Many of the tours will bring the visitor to
places off the beaten track, away from the usual tourist spots, thus
allowing the visitor to experience the ‘real’ Ireland.
Tours can be tailored to suit one’s level of fitness, with all abilities
catered for from a number of coach stops or a leisurely stroll in the
Irish countryside to longer walks for those wishing to stretch the legs
a bit more or wanting to see particular birds or other wildlife.
Tours would be available all year round with every season offering the
tourist a different wildlife experience.
Because of the nature of the type of tour there will have to be
flexibility and the itinerary may vary depending on the weather etc.
Bird watching/Wildlife tours are not really suitable for large groups –
10 to 12 Max for best experience but could handle up to 20 at a stretch.
Would suggest targeting small groups at upper end of the market as well
as cruise liner groups and school groups etc.
Some short examples of local/national tour itineraries
‘Shore leave’ Wildlife trip (For Cruise Line Passengers.)
Small group - half day or full day Birding/Bird Watching /Wildlife Trip
in East Cork.
East Cork Wildlife (All Year - Half day/One day)
A half-day/full day tour of east Cork taking in Power Head, Ballycotton,
Ballyanan Wood (Midleton) and Cuskinny Marsh.
Wildlife of East Cork (All Year – Half day/One day)
A half-day/full day tour of east Cork taking in Power Head, Ballycotton,
Ballyanan Wood (Midleton) and Cuskinny Marsh.
Great Island Wildlife (All Year – Couple of hours/Half day)
Explore the birds and wildlife of Cobh and its environs taking in the
local nature reserve - Cuskinny Marsh.
Could offer a half and half with Barryscourt added in also?
Ballycotton Wildlife (All year – One day trip)
Explore one of East Cork’s picturesque villages and surrounding
countryside taking in a beautiful cliff walk and exploration of nearby
sandy beaches.
Wexford Wildfowl (Winter - One and a half/Two day trip)
Visit Wexford Wildfowl Refuge to view thousands of geese and other
wetland birds and also take in nearby Raven Point with its mix of
woodland and seabirds.
Wexford Summer Seabirds (Summer - Two or Three days)
Spend time exploring Ireland’s sunny southeast in search of breeding
seabirds and other wildlife.
Birds of the Ring of Kerry (Summer - One day/two day trip)
Combine stunning scenery with views of the birds and wildlife of the
south west of Ireland and visits to ancient woodland and rugged
coastlines.
Go Birding/Bird Watching! (All Year - One day/half day)
This is an opportunity to spend a day/half day learning the skills
required to become a good birdwatcher with expert tuition to improve
your bird watching skills.
Ardmore Cliff Walk (All year– One day)
We visit this stunning heritage town and take the cliff walk where we
will look for Irish birds and other wildlife of coast and cliff. We will
also take a look at the fascinating archaeology along the way including
a 9th century round tower and examples of Ireland’s oldest writing on
ancient Ogham Stones.
Who might benefit most from experience?
Anyone with an interest in Irish wildlife. These tours can be tailored
to suit individuals, private groups or school groups and cater for those
with little or no knowledge of wildlife as well as those with
experience.
The unbeatable combination of Ireland’s premier coach and tour company
and one of Ireland’s leading wildlife experts will ensure a memorable
wildlife experience for all.
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