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Hazelbank

County Antrim  >  United Kingdom

Tidal shoreline and pools. Some woodland. Easy to access from M2 motorway

Added* by Olly
Most recent update 30 januar 2023
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Description

Hazelbank park is situated on the shores of Belfast Lough and from there you can explore the tidal shoreline and pools. Among the birds you can see are Knortegås, Ederfugl, Toppet Skallesluger, Krikand, Storspove, Strandskade, Gravand, Knarand, Taffeland, Lille Skallesluger, Småspove, Sandløber, Dobbeltbekkasin, Alk, Fjordterne, Allike, Gråkrage, Ravn and Spætmejse.

Details

Access

Travel from Belfast on M2 then M5 at first roundabout take third exit into Hazelbank Park. There is plenty of carparking. You can travel by bike from Belfast along the cycleway which hugs the coast. Easy walking

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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