Winter Bird Watching in Ireland

Wintering birds come to Ireland from a wide geographical range of breeding areas. Situated on the western fringe of Europe, Ireland provides winter quarters for birds from as far west as Arctic Canada, from Greenland and Iceland and for birds which breed in Northern Europe as far East as Siberia.

Winter is a prime time for bird watching here. Although most of the summer migrants have left, this is more than made up for by the winter visitors, mainly wildfowl and waders which come here for our milder climate, feeding on or around our many estuaries.

Our seven day tour concentrates on the South and South West not only for the vast flocks of birds but also to appreciate some of the finest scenery anywhere in the world, some of our significant archaeological sites and to while away the evenings we have gourmet restaurants, lively bars, medieval banquets, Irish music and song and talks from various experts.

Our luxurious coaches are driven by Irish Tourist Board approved guides and our own bird expert, David Perry, accompanies each tour throughout. So as well as the birds you will also be taken through the archaeology, history, folklore and culture of this ancient land.

The seven-day tour (below) begins and finishes at Shannon Airport on the west coast and the price is land package only.

Winter Itinerary 7 day tour. Click on a day for more details
Day 1.		Arrive Shannon AM.
Day 2.		Blarney Castle
Day 3.		Cork Harbour.
Day 4.		South West coast between Cork and Kerry
Day 5.		A number of options.
Day 6.		Tralee Bay to Bunratty Castle.
Day 7.		Return to Shannon Airport.
LAND PACKAGE ONLY: 7 Day Tour includes: Luxury Coach and driver/guide Bird Expert accompanies tour at all times Complimentary book on Birding in Ireland Six nights hotel accommodation including full breakfast One evenings entertainment with Irish Tenor, Michael Lawlor Castle Banquet Entry fees to all sites listed All mandatory taxes on above.
Not Included: Air Fares Lunch or Dinner (except Banquet)

This is our most popular tour but can be changed to meet group needs. We are available all year round for group bookings.