Alice Banks Sullivan enjoying the presentation with Moth-Man Stephen Cotter
An Early Thorn Moth shown at the presentation
Daniel Smith with a Scalloped Hazel Moth
Niamh Cusack examines a Hebrew Character Moth
Molly Hartigan with a Lunar Thorn Moth
‘Moth-Man’ Stephen Cotter gave a talk on the wonderful moths of Kerry
Billy Horan with an Emperor Moth
Zoologist with National Parks and Wildlife Service Dr Ferdia Marnell presented a talk on otters at Muckross School House
Zoologist with National Parks and Wildlife Service Dr Ferdia Marnell, with Killarney National Park Education Centre staff and organisers, Siobhan McAllister (left) and Tara Buckley
Conservation Ranger Sam Bayley presented a bird ringing demonstration
While the birds were still singing it was time for bird ringing for Paloma Bayley, (left) and Thalie Konstantinidis
Paloma Bayley and her daughter Lucy helped with the ringing of birds
Ornithologist Ed Carty presenting the Dawn Chorus
A spectacular morning stroll in the park
Outdoor enthusiasts witnessing the Dawn Chorus complete with a morning sunrise
Siobhán Anderson and Sinead O’Mara witnessing the Dawn Chorus
Spring was most certainly in the air and the visitors to Killarney National Park over the course of the weekend had an extra spring in their step as they embraced all the magic of the season with park staff.
Ornithologist Ed Carty presenting the Dawn Chorus with a morning sunrise and the drumming sounds of woodpeckers as part of the Killarney National Park Education Centre spring weekend in the national park. Pictures: Valerie O’Sullivan
The park’s education centre staff hosted a Step into Spring initiative with an exciting programme of events dedicated to this glorious time of the year.
Siobhan McAllister and Tara Buckley, from the Killarney National Park Education Centre, said they were delighted to be able to present a wonderful line-up of speakers and activities.
The guest speakers included Dr Ferdia Marnell, an authority on otters, moth specialist Stephen Cotter, tree expert Cormac Foley and Sam Bayley who has a great knowledge of bird life.
There was a also spectacular dawn chorus walk, nature-based family activities, a guided walk with conservation ranger Shonagh Gray and a nocturnal nature ramble.
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