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Beschreibung
Lough Atalia is a tidal estuary close to Galway City. Despite the tidal nature of the lough, a high level of water generaly remains even at low tide. In winter, flocks of Schnatterente, Brandgans, Krickente and Pfeifente can be encountered here most days. Großer Brachvogel, Grünschenkel, Kiebitz and Bekassine can also be readily observed here. These species can often be close to the paths and shore and offer excellent opportunities for photography without disturbing the birds, especially for species like Schnatterente, Pfeifente and Bekassine which are normally observed from afar in Ireland. Further out in the Lough, Zwergtaucher and Haubentaucher can be seen and sometimes Eistaucher and Sterntaucher come in from the coast to forage.
In the summer, Lough Atalia is much quieter, however there are rafts in the middle of the lough where Flußseeschwalbe have been breeding over the last few summers and the birds can be seen regulalry commuting and fishing around the lough.
Eisvogel can also be encountered at Lough Atalia throughout the year, with some great photographic opportunties if you're lucky! Rarities that have been recorded here recently include Sichler and Kolbenente.
Details
Zugang
Lough Atalia is a five minte walk from Galway train station and Eyre Square. It's also possible to park at the northern end of the lough. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The western and northern ends of the lough are easily walkable. It's possible to walk along some of the eastern end but beware of wet and muddy sections and disturbing the birds along here.
Terrain und Habitat
See , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Feuchtgebiet , Stadt/Dorf , SchilfflächenBedingungen
FlachRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Winter , FrühjahrRoute
asphaltierte Straße , Schmaler Pfad , Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Lough Atalia is also an excellent location for seeing Galway Citys Otters. If you visit early in the morning or late in the evening, you might be lucky and see them on the shore or foraging in the lough, with great opportunties for photography and filming.