Dawn Chorus in Tipperary

May is upon us. The Tipperary Branch of Birdwatch Ireland will celebrate this lovely month of growth, birdsong and flowers with a dawn chorus at Lough Derryvella, Littleton on Sunday 5th May at 5am. This fine amenity provides a great biodiversity of birds, plants, insects and mammals. If the birds oblige us with their songs we hope to hear the cuckoo, willow warbler, sedge warbler, white throat and linnet. When they are quiet we’ll look at the variety of plants that grow on this bog verge.

It’ll be a gentle amble along the loop path while breathing the fresh bog air.  Non-members are especially welcome. There is no charge. The leaders are Aine Lynch, Tom Gallagher and Kevin Collins. They will identify the birds, add in bits of folklore and point out other bits of natural heritage in the lovely setting. Come along and find out why, how and when birds sing.

Be awed by the nature on your doorstep. Meet at the car park at Lough Derryvella at 5am. From Littleton it’s signposted right after about 4 km from the Protestant Church on the New Bermingham Road. If coming from New Bermingham the signpost is on the left just less than 3km from the village. Wear suitable weather gear and foot wear. Binoculars would be a bonus. 

Date: Sunday 5th May. Time: 5 am. Location: Lough Derryvella, Littleton.