Descripción
The Annagh Marsh complex extends over 30 hectares at the southernmost part of the Special Protection Area (SPA) of Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Machair. It is internationally important for large winter gatherings of geese, ducks and swans. During the winter months, the morning and evening skies come alive with the sounds of Barnacla Cariblanca as they fly back and forth from the offshore islands and Termoncarragh. Also Cisne Cantor and Chova Piquirroja feed on the grasslands. Annagh Marsh is the southernmost breeding site in the world for Falaropo Picofino, but extremely rare. Other breeding birds are Avefría Europea, Agachadiza común, Alondra Común, Carricerín Común and Escribano Palustre. With luck, you might also see or hear Correlimos Común, Buscarla Pintoja or Guión de Codornices.
Detalles
Accesso
Annagh Marsh is located 68 km west of Ballina, Co Mayo, following the N59 and R313 into Belmullet. From Belmullet, it is 6km west following the R313 to Blacksod and turning off at the first right and then the fourth left to Annagh Head. The reserve is located on the right after 3 km.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Pradera , CañizosCondiciones
Paisaje abierto , PantanosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Invierno , OtoñoMejor momento para visitar
Invierno , Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño , PrimaveraRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife of the Annagh Marsh area by keeping to the public roads and boundary tracks at all times and not causing undue noise.The whole area can be viewed with ease from these tracks. No bird-viewing hides are present.
