Dawn Chorus Walk
Summary
Dawn Chorus Walk
4.30 a.m. Sunday 5th May 2024
Meet: OPW Visitor Centre, Glendalough
4.30 a.m. Sunday 5th May 2024
Birds sing to defend a territory and attract a mate. May is one of the best times to experience the dawn chorus. Join a National Parks & Wildlife Service guide and learn how to identify some of these birds by their songs in beautiful Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Duration: Allow between 1 ½ and 2 hours.
Where: Starting and finishing at the OPW Glendalough Visitor Centre.
Booking: Booking not necessary. For more information, phone the Information Office Tel: 0404 45425 (open daily between 10am and 5.30pm).
Practicalities: Walking an easy flat 3 kilometre loop around the Lower Lake. We will be following the Green Road Walk (green route). Dress for the outdoors and wear warm clothing, good shoes or walking boots and bring waterproofs just in case. This is a free event. Except for guide or assistance dogs, dogs are not permitted on National Park events.
Parking: Free parking is available at the OPW/Heritage Ireland Glendalough Visitor Centre Car Park, A98HC80 (charges apply from 8am).