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#'BIRD' FERRY- The famous Mersey ferry is to run 'Liverbird' Bird Watching & Wildlife Cruise this coming Saturday 13th October.

Mersey Ferries have teamed up once again this year with the RSPB and National Museums Liverpool to get you closer to nature. The RSPB will be on hand during the cruise to provide a running commentary, plus experts will be available to answer any of your questions as we journey on the River Mersey and out into the bay.

The cruise is for all, be it the family, the experienced bird watcher or novice. As this is the final cruise of the season there will be expertise from those who have knowledge of wildlife in wetland areas, as well as to helping children on board make bird feeders!

With previous sightings including long-tailed skuas, peregrine falcons, osprey and Atlantic grey seals, there should be all sorts of wildlife-so get prepared for some spotting!

The cruise departs Seacombe at 11.00am, Pier Head at 11.10am and Woodside 11.20am and lasts approximately 3 hours. Ticket prices are £14.00 for adults and £7.00 for children (3-15yrs) and advance booking is necessary online or by clicking HERE or to Tel: 0151 330 1444

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About Rosslare Europort

2021 sees Rosslare Europort hitting a new record with a total of 36 shipping services a week operating from the port making it one of the premier Irish ports serving the European Continent. Rosslare Europort is a gateway to Europe for the freight and tourist industries. It is strategically located on the sunny south-east coast of Ireland.

Rosslare is within a 90-minute driving radius of major Irish cities; Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Rosslare Europort is a RoRo, RoPax, offshore and bulk port with three RoRo berths with a two-tier linkspan, we also have a dedicated offshore bulk berth.

Exports in Rosslare Europort comprise mainly of fresh products, food, pharmaceuticals, steel, timber and building supplies. While imports are largely in the form of consumer goods such as clothes, furniture, food, trade vehicles, and electronics.

The entire Europort is bar-swept to 7.2 meters, allowing unrestricted access to vessels with draughts up to 6.5 metres. Rosslare Europort offers a comprehensive service including mooring, stevedoring and passenger-car check-in for RoRo shipping lines. It also provides facilities for offshore, dry bulk and general cargo.

The port currently has twice-daily round services to the UK and direct services to the continent each day. Rosslare Europort has a fleet of Tugmasters service, fork-lift trucks, tractors and other handling equipment to cater for non-standard RoRo freight.