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First National Dawn Chorus at Longueville House On Sunday 17th May 2009April 2009

Take sound ornithology expertise set it in an elegant country house estate and what do you get: our very first dawn chorus 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.

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:
Absolutely no mobile phones or such gadgetry! "Quiet" children really appreciated and sadly no dogs on this occasion!

5.30am
Participants meet at Longueville House Hotel. Enjoy a quick coffee and freshly baked scones before set off.

6.00am
A brief orientation & maps distributed of various sites on estate. Participants set off on tour with Michael.

8.00pm
Group returns to Hotel to clean up & enjoy our legendary country house breakfast. Questions & answers session in the drawing room after breakfast.

Cost:
€50 per adult & €25 per child (under 13yrs) to include Coffee/milk & scones on arrival, Guided Dawn Chorus, Buffet Breakfast plus post breakfast discussion. Special overnight room rates available to dawn chorus participants subject to availability. Quote "Dawn Chorus" at time of booking.

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 soon 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

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