Join Dawn Chorus in Westport

A FREE wildlife event, Dawn Chorus, takes place in Westport next Sunday, May 5.

Hosted by Birdwatch Mayo, it will be held at Wendy and Denis’s wildlife garden in Knappagh, Westport, anytime between 5.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m.

In the comfort of Wendy and Denis's kitchen you will get to view the birds through double doors. Eoin McGreal, NPWS, will identify moths from traps set the night before.

Visitors are welcome to spend 30 minutes or three hours, and all ages are welcome.

This is a free event but you must pre-book as there is limited parking. Booking is through Mick Hogan at (087) 4107277 or mick@sui.ie.

Binoculars are not essential but could be useful.

Directions and meeting point: Knappagh Stores Service Station, Leenane Road, approximately 6km from Westport on the N59. Organisers will be there to guide people by car to the event at 5.30 a.m., 6.30 a.m. and 7.30 a.m.