Descripción
The Lough is a lake in south-west Cork City that holds interesting waterbirds, particularly in the winter months. Cuchara Común can be easily seen here and at times the numbers can reach national importance. Cerceta Común and Porrón Moñudo are also regular here and occasionally Porrón Europeo, Ánade friso and Ánade rabudo norteño 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 Garza Real and Garceta Común. In recent years, Garcilla Bueyera has also been recorded regularly.
The lake is probably best known for the chance to see rare gulls. Gaviota de Delaware and Gaviota Patiamarilla have been seen most winters, as have Gaviota Groenlandesa and Gaviota Cabecinegra. Gaviota de Bonaparte and Gavión Hiperbóreo have also been observed here.
In spring and summer, the lake is much quieter but Focha Común breed, as do the feral Ánsar común.
Detalles
Accesso
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.
Terreno y habitat
Árboles y arbustos dispersos , LagoCondiciones
PlanoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Coche , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
The Lough is also well known for its bats. Daubentons, Lesiler's and Long-eared Bats can all be found here on summer evenings.


