Club Outing – Dodder River

Club Outing – Dodder River

There are usually many opportunities for photographers along this stretch of the River Dodder in Rathfarnham. It is not uncommon to observe foxes, grey squirrels, dippers, grey herons, little egrets and kingfishers here so you should bring the lens with the longest...
Club Outing – Deer Rut

Club Outing – Deer Rut

Come and see the males fight for mates. If you haven’t witnessed this before, come and be amazed. If you joined us in past years you will know what pleasure there is to be out early in the morning with such an awesome spectacle of nature on our doorstep. We will meet...
Club Outing – Fawns & Farmleigh

Club Outing – Fawns & Farmleigh

FALLOW DEER FAWNS: Fawns are born in May and June. The best months to find fawns are July or August. Photo walking is the easiest way to find them (as we do in the rut). Lens should have a focal length greater than 300mm. FARMLEIGH ESTATE: Farmleigh Estate is open....

Club Outing – Killinthomas Wood

Killinthomas Wood is a 200-acre amenity area within 1 mile of Rathangan village. It is a mixed hardwood-conifer forest with about 10 km of signposted walks in the wood and these give access to a wide variety of ecosystems. In Spring/early Summer these woods are...

Club Outing – Birds of Dublin Bay, Bull Island

Over 30,000 waders, ducks and geese winter in Dublin Bay annually and most can be found roosting on Bull Island during high tide. What to bring: 1. Warm and waterproof clothing (avoid bright colours). 2. Camouflage gear if you’ve got it. We’ve some to share. 3. Tripod...