Ringing Swallows - Pollardstown Fen

With the Irish Midlands Ringing Group

Ringing Swallows - Pollardstown Fen

Pollardstown FenNewbridge

Event Details

  • Wed 22 Aug  2018
  • 8.00pm - 10.00pm

  • Cost: Free

  • Venue Details
    Pollardstown Fen
    Newbridge


In autumn each year large numbers of migrating swallows gather to roost in the rushes in Pollardstown Fen.

These birds are getting ready to make the long journey to Africa for the winter.

Each autumn the Irish Midlands Ringing Group catch 500 - 600 swallows and fit the birds with a uniquely numbered metal ring to help trace their journey.

You will get an opportunity to see the process live from 8pm - 10pm.

All ringers are trained and licensed to catch and handle birds and have a permit from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Venue: Pollardstown Fen
Admission: Free

Date/Time: Wednesday 22nd August 8.00pm - 10.00pm


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