FRESHWATER DETECTIVE WILDLIFE COURSE WITH KEN WHELAN

 

This fully residential wildlife course takes place at Aasleagh Lodge, Leenane, Co Galway.

During your visit, Ken will guide you on a unique freshwater trek from your base in Aasleagh Lodge to some of the more remote rivers and hill loughs of the west of Ireland. He will reveal to you an enchanting and fascinating world, largely hidden from view to the casual visitor and bring to life the interdependence of all life forms inhabiting the local river valleys and lake shores. Over a weekend of your choice, you will learn the skills of a Freshwater Detective, trek along the banks and shores of a range of pristine waters, follow otter and mink trails and catch a glimpse of the many bird predators such as herons, mergansers and the elusive kingfisher, which inhabit this wild, unspoilt and remote area.  You will visit rivers which are home to 10,000 year old populations of silvery sea trout and the majestic, wild Atlantic salmon. Learn how a range of predators interact with these and other fish species such as the ubiquitous native brown trout and the rare Irish arctic char. Over your two day visit Ken will teach you how to identify the insects and other invertebrates in the rivers and streams you visit and how to detect the presence of a number of furtive predators. Your adventure will include visits not alone to remote tributaries of the Erriff such as the Glenlaur Stream and Tawnyard Lough, but also neighbouring catchments such as the Carrowniskey River, a gem of a tiny sea trout and salmon river, bursting with life and flowing over a bed of ancient sandstone.

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Course & Accommodation Prices:

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2 Day Course Only (excludes accommodation) with 2 x lunches and 1 x dinner - €220 per person                                         

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2 Day Course Package with Accommodation - 2 x lunches, 1 x dinner and 2 nights' bed & breakfast

                                                                                  in Aasleagh Lodge - €299 per person sharing

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B&B in Aasleagh Lodge - €39.50 per person sharing per night

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B&B in Delphi Resort's 4* Hotel - €57 per person sharing per night

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Single rate also available in both Aasleagh Lodge & Delphi Resort - Call 095 42252

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Venue: Aasleagh Lodge & Erriff Fishery

Dates: First date on 7 - 9 Oct and the second date on 18 - 20 Nov 2016

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Limited spaces. Booking early is advised to avoid disappointment. Terms & Conditions apply.

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