Dawn Chorus in Ramelton

Join us before the birds wake to hear the very first song of the day. We will identify the various birds as they wake and start singing.

By NatureNorthWest + Donegal County Council

Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 4:30 - 6:30am GMT+1

Location

Gambles Square

Ramelton Ramelton Ireland

About this event

  • 2 hours

We will go for a walk following the Lennon as it flows into lough Swilly, listening and identifying the various birds in the area as they awake and announce their presence. Meet at Gambles square at 4.30am. Warm clothes and walking shoes required, bring binoculers if you have them. No dogs please. Suitable for children from 8 years and up. The walk will be on roads for approx. 3 km.


  • This biodiversity event has been organised by Donegal County Council and is part funded by Heritage Council through the County Biodiversity Action Plan programme.
  • It is part of a suite of events in Donegal to celebrate National Biodiversity Week (NBW), which is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN) and funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). It is all about connecting people with nature and is made possible by the support
  • of the Heritage Council’s network and the work of our IEN member groups. Through a series of online and in-person events across Ireland, NBW motivates people to play their part in protecting nature.
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