AS winter sets in, wildlife sightings might seem to dwindle. However, for bird enthusiasts, West Cork’s marshes, estuaries, lagoons, and mudflats come alive, transforming into a haven for wading birds. Most Sundays, our family visits birding spots such as The Gearagh, Courtmacsherry Bay, Rosscarbery Estuary, Clogheen Marsh, Lough Cluhir, and Blind Harbour. Here, we find a remarkable array of species: black and bar-tailed godwits, oystercatchers, curlew, dunlin, redshank, and greenshank, to name just a few. Winter bird-watching is a rewarding experience, revealing an often-overlooked side of the season.
