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The Lough

Cork  >  Ireland

A limestone lake in Cork City known for its wintering Cuchara Común and rare gulls.

Añadido* por Luke Lambert
Última actualización 3 junio 2024

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 , Lago

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información 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.

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