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Dawn & Evening Chorus at Longueville House
May 2011, Dublin: Take sound ornithology expertise set it in an elegant country house estate and what do you get: Longueville's third series of dawn & evening chorus events with professional bird watching guide Michael Cobley on the magnificent grounds of Longueville House!
Michael (chair of the West Cork branch of Bird Watch Ireland) has years of experience guiding groups of various experience levels including newcomers. He is an absolute mine of information and has an uncanny ability to identify birds by their call alone and will be on hand to help with the birds, their songs and calls, and also information on their habits and habitats. Michael has experience gained from birding in most European countries and will be available not only leading the chorus walk but also afterwards over a cup of coffee where we can wind down after our early start with a questions and answers session. Discussion is enthusiastically encouraged and opportunity given to reflect on the chorus and other birding topics. Birds heard & some seen in past events being: Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Wren, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Chifchaff, Rook, Hooded Crow, Swallow, Chafinch, Magpie, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Jackdaw, Raven, Dunock, Starling, Jay, Meadow Pipit, Greenfinch, Goldfinch & Bullfinch.
Date of Dawn Chorus Walk at 4.00am sharp: Sunday 15th May (National Dawn Chorus Day).
Date of Evening Chorus Walk at 7.00pm sharp: Saturday14th May.
Timing:
4.00-4.30am Dawn Chorus/ 7.00-7.15pm Evening Chorus
Meet & Orientation. Set off on walk.
6.30-7.00am Dawn Chorus/ 9.15pm Evening Chorus
Group returns to Hotel to clean up & enjoy our legendary country house breakfast/ light supper for evening participants. Questions & answers session in the drawing room after breakfast/ supper.
Equipment:
Warm outdoor clothing with hiking books or wellies depending on the weather. Also pack some waterproof hats and over coats and umbrellas due to our inclement weather; even a pair of sunglasses may come in handy; binoculars if you readily have them but not essential.
House rules:
No mobile phones or gadgetry please! “Quiet & patient” children welcome & sadly no dogs on this event!
Cost:
€55 per adult & €20 per child (under 13yrs) to include: Guided Dawn Chorus, Buffet Breakfast plus post breakfast discussion.
€55 per adult & €25 per child (under 13 yrs) to include Guided Evening Chorus, Tea/Coffee & Sandwiches plus post supper discussion.
Overnight Rates:
Evening chorus participants €140 per person sharing B&B only (staying night of event) plus walk & expert. Offer subject to availability.
Dawn chorus participants €190 per person sharing Dinner B&B (staying night before event) plus walk & expert. Offer subject to availability.
Booking & Cancellation Policy:
Advance booking & payment is essential by credit card or cheque as numbers taken for this very special event is limited. Confirmation of booking will be guaranteed on receipt of these payment details. Cancellation is required within 48 hours of the event to avoid penalty of payment in full. Cancellations before this time will be refunded payment minus 20% handling fee. Book early as spaces are limited!
Contact Details: Longueville House, Mallow, Co. Cork Tel: 022 47156 Fax: 022 47459
Email: info@longuevillehouse.ie Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie