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Birdspotting Walk with Aidan Crean

Sat 3 Oct · 10:00

Divis and the Black Mountain

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About This Event

The Divis and the Black Mountain will host a birdspotting walk led by Aidan Crean on 3 October 2026. This outdoor session focuses on observing young Merlin, Hen Harrier, and Short-eared Owls as they disperse from breeding sites across the Antrim Plateau. Some of these birds are expected to move south towards the Belfast Hills during autumn. The event is free to attend for participants.

During autumn, young Merlin, Hen Harrier and Short-eared Owl begin to disperse from their breeding sites across the Antrim Plateau, with some moving south towards the Belfast Hills. Rather than passing directly over the city, many spend time around the urban fringe between Cave Hill and Colin Mountain.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for these seasonal visitors, as well as our local Peregrine, Kestrel, Buzzard and Raven. We’ll also look for smaller passerines and any other birds making their way through the area. There have even been reports of Golden Eagles over the Belfast Hills at this time of year, so you never know what we might spot.

This event is free but spaces are limited so booking is essential.

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Birdspotting Walk with Aidan Crean takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00.

Birdspotting Walk with Aidan Crean is held at Divis and the Black Mountain in Belfast (Divis Road, Hannahstown, near Belfast, County Antrim).

Entry to Birdspotting Walk with Aidan Crean is free.

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