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Description
The Lough is a lake in south-west Cork City that holds interesting waterbirds, particularly in the winter months. Northern Shoveler can be easily seen here and at times the numbers can reach national importance. Common Teal and Tufted Duck are also regular here and occasionally Common Pochard, Gadwall and Northern Pintail can be seen. The island on the lake provides an excellent roosting area and hundreds of corvids can be seen arriving in on winter evenings and are often joined by Grey Heron and Little Egret. In recent years, Cattle Egret has also been recorded regularly.
The lake is probably best known for the chance to see rare gulls. Ring-billed Gull and Yellow-legged Gull have been seen most winters, as have Iceland Gull and Mediterranean Gull. Bonaparte's Gull and Glaucous Gull have also been observed here.
In spring and summer, the lake is much quieter but Eurasian Coot breed, as do the feral Greylag Goose.
Details
Access
The Lough is located in south-west Cork City. There is a small car park next to the Lough. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. Alternatively, the 214 bus stops next to the lake.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , LakeConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Car , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Lough is also well known for its bats. Daubentons, Lesiler's and Long-eared Bats can all be found here on summer evenings.