Descrizione
The Annagh Marsh complex extends over 30 hectares at the southernmost part of the Special Protection Area (SPA) of Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Machair. It is internationally important for large winter gatherings of geese, ducks and swans. During the winter months, the morning and evening skies come alive with the sounds of Oca facciabianca as they fly back and forth from the offshore islands and Termoncarragh. Also Cigno selvatico and Gracchio corallino feed on the grasslands. Annagh Marsh is the southernmost breeding site in the world for Falaropo beccosottile, but extremely rare. Other breeding birds are Pavoncella, Beccaccino, Allodola, Forapaglie comune and Migliarino di palude. With luck, you might also see or hear Piovanello pancianera, Forapaglie macchiettato or Re di quaglie.
Dettagli
Accesso
Annagh Marsh is located 68 km west of Ballina, Co Mayo, following the N59 and R313 into Belmullet. From Belmullet, it is 6km west following the R313 to Blacksod and turning off at the first right and then the fourth left to Annagh Head. The reserve is located on the right after 3 km.
Terreno e habitat
Zona umida , Prateria/pascolo , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Paesaggio aperto , PaludosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , Inverno , AutunnoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale , PrimaveraPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife of the Annagh Marsh area by keeping to the public roads and boundary tracks at all times and not causing undue noise.The whole area can be viewed with ease from these tracks. No bird-viewing hides are present.
