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Description
Mutton Island and its causeway provide a perfect birdwatching experience if you find yourself in Galway. From winter untill late spring it provides a refuge for the Islom, Splitterne and Fjordterne. Because of the tidal waters you might find Storspove, Stor Kobbersneppe, Stenvender and Rødben. Also the pier makes it more easy to look out at the sea to find some Lomvie, Almindelig skråpe and Sule.
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Access
Mutton Island is easily accessible from Galway. From the city centre its a 30 minute walk. You might park your car all along Grattan road. You can explore the pier by foot. At the end of the pier you can climb over the little fence so you might explore the entire island as long as you stay out of the water reserve's restricted area. I'd recommend explore the southeastern end of the island so you have a better view of the sea/bay.
Terrain and Habitat
Sea , Mud flats , BeachConditions
Flat , Sandy , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
It's a great place to go birdwatching all year but I'd recommend spring till early summer, and autumn. In early summer you can still find the Islom. Some of wich are allready in their beautifull breeding plumage. In autumn I found that there were more waders then in the summer months. Possibly because they already left their northern breeding grounds.