Descripción
The coastal habitats of Derrynane attract many birds. This beautiful subtropical location is warmed by the gulf stream. Along its Atlantic shores you can see Alcatraz Atlántico, Frailecillo Atlántico, Fulmar Boreal, Pardela Pichoneta, Paíño Europeo, Arao Común, Arao Aliblanco, Gaviota Tridáctila, Charrán Común, Charrán ártico, Charrán Patinegro, Cormorán Grande Lechuza Común and Cormorán Moñudo. In winter you can see Colimbo Grande, Cerceta Común, Andarríos Chico, Zarapito Real, Ánade azulón, Cisne Cantor and Garceta Común. In the woodlands and along small rivers you can see Carricerín Común, Buscarla Pintoja, Agateador Euroasiático, Curruca Capirotada, Mosquitero Común, Martín Pescador Común and Arrendajo Euroasiático. In the sand dunes you can see Alondra Común, Bisbita Costero and Bisbita Pratense. There are many more species to see including some rare migrants such as Oropéndola Europea.
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Accesso
Driving to 4 carparks within Derrynane and getting out to walk the Derrynane Seashore Nature Trail and onto beaches, the Old Butter Road through the woodlands and along the Mass Path to explore the coast and out to Abbey Island and Lambs Head to explore the coast. Boat trips to see marine bird species and the possibility to go to the World Heritage Skellig Rocks to see Frailecillo Atlántico and Alcatraz Atlántico nesting. The route that is shown on the map is 6,2 km.


