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Description
Loop Head is bordered on one side by the River Shannon estuary and on the other by the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is marked by a prominent lighthouse. Loop Head is a brilliant place to see seabirds all year round. In spring and summer there is a good chance of seeing special birds and large numbers. Seabirds that breed here each summer include Mouette tridactyle, Fulmar boréal, Guillemot de Troïl and Pingouin torda. Fou de Bassan feed off Loop Head.
Autumn is the best time of year to visit the headland due to the autumn passage of an amazing array of seabirds, waders and passerines. Late July to early November are the most productive months when West and NW winds blow many of the passing seabirds close to shore, so allowing excellent viewing. Seabirds regularly seen here in good numbers include Puffin des Anglais, Puffin fuligineux, Océanite tempête, Océanite culblanc, Grand Labbe, Labbe pomarin and Labbe parasite. Regular passage migrants in autumn include Gobemouche gris, Gobemouche noir, Fauvette babillarde, Tarier des prés, Fauvette des jardins, Fauvette à tête noire, Rougequeue noir, Pinson du Nord, Bruant des neiges and Bruant lapon.
Rare birds that have been recorded here include Bruant ortolan, Pluvier bronzé, Bécassin à long bec, Torcol fourmilier, Roselin cramoisi, Hirondelle rousseline, Fauvette épervière, Pouillot à grands sourcils, Bruant nain and Bruant rustique.
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Loop Head is located in Kilbaha South, Co. Clare. If driving from Shannon Airport allow more than 90 minutes. If driving from Ennis, allow more than 80 minutes. If driving from Kilrush, allow more than 40 minutes. You can park for free at the lighthouse. Click on the P in the map for directions.