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Description
Lough Atalia is a tidal estuary close to Galway City. Despite the tidal nature of the lough, a high level of water generaly remains even at low tide. In winter, flocks of Canard chipeau, Tadorne de Belon, Sarcelle d'hiver and Canard siffleur can be encountered here most days. Courlis cendré, Chevalier aboyeur, Vanneau huppé and Bécassine des marais can also be readily observed here. These species can often be close to the paths and shore and offer excellent opportunities for photography without disturbing the birds, especially for species like Canard chipeau, Canard siffleur and Bécassine des marais which are normally observed from afar in Ireland. Further out in the Lough, Grèbe castagneux and Grèbe huppé can be seen and sometimes Plongeon imbrin and Plongeon catmarin come in from the coast to forage.
In the summer, Lough Atalia is much quieter, however there are rafts in the middle of the lough where Sterne pierregarin have been breeding over the last few summers and the birds can be seen regulalry commuting and fishing around the lough.
Martin-pêcheur d'Europe can also be encountered at Lough Atalia throughout the year, with some great photographic opportunties if you're lucky! Rarities that have been recorded here recently include Ibis falcinelle and Nette rousse.
Détails
Accès
Lough Atalia is a five minte walk from Galway train station and Eyre Square. It's also possible to park at the northern end of the lough. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The western and northern ends of the lough are easily walkable. It's possible to walk along some of the eastern end but beware of wet and muddy sections and disturbing the birds along here.
Terrain et Habitat
Lac , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Zone humide , Ville/village , RoselièreConditions
PlatBoucle
NonAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
Peut être utileSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Hiver , PrintempsItinéraire
Route pavée , Sentier étroit , Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , Vélo , VoitureObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
Lough Atalia is also an excellent location for seeing Galway Citys Otters. If you visit early in the morning or late in the evening, you might be lucky and see them on the shore or foraging in the lough, with great opportunties for photography and filming.