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Further informationSee each county page for top birding locations...
George Gordon
George Gordon
Bird GuideBy Killian Mullarney, Lars Svensson, Dan Zetterstrom & Peter Grant Collins (1999)ISBN: 0002197286 Buy this book from NHBS.com Birds in IrelandClive D Hutchinson (1989) T & A D PoyserISBN: 0856610526 Buy this book from NHBS.com Birds of the Grey WindEdward Allworthy Armstrong (1940) Oxford University PressChecklist of Birds of Britain and Irelandby A G Knox (Editor); Dave Showler (Illustrator) Paperback 6th revised edition (19 March, 1992) Brit. Ornithologists' UnionISBN: 0907446159 Buy this book from NHBS.com Collins Top Birding Spots in Britain and Irelandby David Tipling Paperback - 320 pages (9 May, 1996) CollinsISBN: 000220035X Buy this book from NHBS.com The Complete Guide to Ireland's BirdsEric Dempsey, Michael Cleary (1993) Gill & MacmillanWatching Birds in IrelandClive D Hutchinson (1986) Country HouseWhere to Watch Birds in Irelandby Clive Hutchinson - Paperback - 272 pages (17 March, 1997) Christopher HelmISBN: 0713638273 Buy this book from NHBS.com
Irish Tourist Board53 Castle Walk Street, Belfast - Phone (028)9032 7888 http://www.ireland.ie/ Northern Ireland Tourist BoardBelfast Welcome Centre, 35 Donegall Place - Phone (028) 9024 6609 belfastwelcomecentre@nitic.net http://www.discovernorthernireland.com for the many regional tourist offices, details can be obtained here Ulster Museum, Botanic GardensNorthern Ireland BT9 5AB. Phone (028) 9038 3000. Fax (028) 9038 3003 http://www.habitas.org.uk/cedar/
Northern Ireland Birdwatchers AssociationContact George Gordon, 2 Brooklyn Avenue, Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland BT20 5RB Phone (028) 9145 5763. E-mail gordon@ballyholme2.freeserve.co.uk - Runs Flightline Birdline updated daily (028) 9046 7408 to hear the latest news or to leave a message. Flightline is not a premium line (calls are only charged at local rates); and is a service provided by Northern Ireland Birdwatchers Association. It can also be sent via e-mail. Northern Ireland Ornithologists Clubhttp://www.nioc.co.ukThe Northern Ireland Ornithologists' Club was formed in 1965. its purpose then, as now, was to focus the interests of active and enthusiastic birders. The club's activities are arranged by a committee, elected at the Annual General Meeting held each January. These activities are mainly fortnightly meetings, which take the form of illustrated talks by club members or guest speakers, held between October and April, and a series of Field Trips. The club tries to have at least two of the speakers from outside Northern Ireland. Each year the club also organises a major exhibition of colour transparencies taken by Northern Ireland bird photographers. Royal Society for Protection of Birdshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/index.aspNorthern Ireland Headquarters - Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast BT8 4QT - Phone (028) 9049 1547 Fax (028) 9049 1669 Wildfowl and Wetland Trusthttp://www.wwt.org.uk/gallery/118/castle_espie.htmlCentre at Castle Espie in Strangford Lough. 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Co Down. Phone (028) 9187 4146 or (028) 9187 2517
Travelling Birder 2008 [May] - Mark Howshttp://www.hows.org.uk/inter/birds/2008trip/ireland.htmArriving in a dull and dreary Dublin at 6am, at least we avoided the rush hour and made good progress north, a quick food stop in Newry...
Birding Palhttp://www.birdingpal.org/Unitedkingdom.htmLocal birders willing to show foreign visiting birders around their country - if you are prepared to return the favour to visitors to your country... Cambrian Bird Holidayshttp://www.cambrianbirdholidays.co.ukOur holidays are designed for all age groups. As such, the routes are we walk are short and taken at a slow and comfortable pace. Our emphasis is on visiting sites where a high concentration of birds, including some rare and unusual species may be seen in breathtaking and beautiful scenery. It doesn't matter what your level of interest in birds and wildlife is. Whether you are a beginner or an expert a Cambrian Bird Holiday is for you. Single people are most welcome, and remember we don't charge a single supplement. Even if you do not drive, it's no problem as we are easy to reach by public transport. Murphy's Wildlife Tourshttp://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-things-to-see-and-do/listings/product/?fid=NITB_2220Contact Chris Murphy,12 Belvoir Close, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT8 4PL. Phone (028) 9069 3232 E-mail: wildlife@murphys.dnet.co.uk Irish tours a specialty.
Travel Net - Northern Irelandhttp://www.accommodationsuk.com/niBy type and location
Birdwatching in Northern Irelandhttp://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukibrd01.htmEVERY VISITOR becomes a birdwatcher in Northern Ireland. The presence of a huge variety of bird species, in large numbers, in such a small area, soon becomes delightfully apparent. This is why ornithologists from all over the world are flocking here in greater numbers than ever... Birdwatching in Northern Irelandhttp://www.interknowledge.com/northern-ireland/ukibrd01.htmOrnithologists from Britain and Western Europe come to study the birds of Northern Ireland every year, and with good reason. The province's position on the western fringes of Europe, and the sheer size of many of the flocks that breed or visit, have made it of particular interest both to the experts and the increasing number of birdwatching visitors who are able to combine their special interest with a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings. Huge flocks of ducks, waders and geese come south from Arctic Canada and Greenland and other northern vastnesses to pass mild winters on the Ulster wetlands. In spring and summer large numbers of breeding seabirds feed on the fish-rich waters off the north-west coast. Chough and corncrake have some of their last strongholds in Ireland, but are rare in Northern Ireland... |
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