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Description
Loop Head is bordered on one side by the River Shannon estuary and on the other by the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is marked by a prominent lighthouse. Loop Head is a brilliant place to see seabirds all year round. In spring and summer there is a good chance of seeing special birds and large numbers. Seabirds that breed here each summer include racek tříprstý, buřňák lední, alkoun úzkozobý and alka malá. terej bílý feed off Loop Head.
Autumn is the best time of year to visit the headland due to the autumn passage of an amazing array of seabirds, waders and passerines. Late July to early November are the most productive months when West and NW winds blow many of the passing seabirds close to shore, so allowing excellent viewing. Seabirds regularly seen here in good numbers include buřňák severní, buřňák temný, buřňáček malý, buřňáček dlouhokřídlý, chaluha velká, chaluha pomořanská and chaluha příživná. Regular passage migrants in autumn include lejsek šedý, lejsek černohlavý, pěnice pokřovní, bramborníček hnědý, pěnice slavíková, pěnice černohlavá, rehek domácí, pěnkava jikavec, sněhule severní and strnad severní.
Rare birds that have been recorded here include strnad zahradní, kulík hnědokřídlý, slukovec dlouhozobý, krutihlav obecný, hýl rudý, vlaštovka skalní, pěnice vlašská, budníček pruhohlavý, strnad malinký and strnad rolní.
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Loop Head is located in Kilbaha South, Co. Clare. If driving from Shannon Airport allow more than 90 minutes. If driving from Ennis, allow more than 80 minutes. If driving from Kilrush, allow more than 40 minutes. You can park for free at the lighthouse. Click on the P in the map for directions.