Enjoy an informative coastal walk at Portmarnock/Baldoyle with BirdWatch Ireland as part of the Winter Spring Bird Series kindly sponsored by Fingal County Council.

Portmarnock Beach, approximately 8 Kilometers long and located in North County Dublin between Malahide and Baldoyle, is a popular amenity with locals and visitors alike. It is a tidal beach, which makes it good for swimming. The shoreline is a mix of sandy beaches and rocks that are exposed at low tide. The rocky shoreline attracts a wide variety of birds: large flocks of waders such as Dunlin, Sanderling and Ringed Plover can gather here as the tide is coming. It is also a good location for Gulls, Curlews, Oystercatchers and Turnstones. Terns can be seen in summer.

There is a free carpark just outside the town of Malahide. Alternatively, there are several parking locations along the road that runs from Malahide to Portmarnock. Parking is free, but avoid any area where there may be yellow lines.  You can walk the shoreline from just outside Malahide to the “Velvet Strand” in just under half an hour. You can also park at the entrance to the beach.

Meet at Portmarnock Beach South Car Park, Golf Links Road (off Strand Road), GPS: 53.416 -6.128

For contact:

Frank Prendergast (secretary)

087 131 9884, frank.prendergast@tudublin.ie

Paul Lynch (chair)

087 631 9209, paulllynch@gmail.com