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Saltee Island

Wexford  >  Ireland

Saltee is the most famous bird sanctuary in Ireland and is very popular with both day-trippers and birdwatchers alike.

Añadido* por Maggie
Última actualización 25 junio 2022

Descripción

The Saltee Islands, consisting of the Great and Little Saltee, are situated approximately 5 kilometers off the coast of Kilmore Quay Co.Wexford. The larger island Great Saltee is one of the world's major bird sanctuaries. The Saltees are a haven for sea birds, from Alcatraz Atlántico to Frailecillo Atlántico and Pardela Pichoneta. They also lie on an important migratory route and are a popular stopping-off place for spring and autumn migrants. The Great Saltee also has a breeding population of Grey Seals. Other birds you can see here are Alca Común, Arao Común, Gaviota Tridáctila, Cormorán Moñudo, Gavión Atlántico and Fulmar Boreal.

Detalles

Accesso

The island is privatly owned. You can get there by a ferry. It is a whole day trip. You need to pack lunch and water as there are no facilities/shops nor shelter (wear waterproof clothes). The route is not very hard - you have enough time to circle the island and take lots of photos. Birds are used to visitors and can be seen from near distance. Keep in mind that this is their nesting place and avoid noise and other distractions.

Terreno y habitat

Cañón/acantilado

Condiciones

Plano , Sin sombra , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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