World Wetlands Day takes place every year on February 2nd, marking the date of the Convention on Wetlands signed in Ramsar, Iran in 1971.

Waterford  has two Ramsar  sites- Tramore Back Strand  and Dungarvan Harbour which attract 1000s of wintering birdlife every year. Come along to the bird hide at Tramore Nature Park on Thursday February 2nd  at 10.30 a.m. where well known nature enthusiast Denis Cullen of the Irish Wildlife Trust will explain the value of the Back Strand for birds and the threats from climate change and invasive species.

Find out more on other WWD nationwide events on  https://irishwetlands.ie/events/