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Descrizione
Ballyteige Burrow consists of a complex dune system, an interidal estuary and polder land. The reclaimed land extends north into the Killag area. This mix of habitats is excellent for a multitude of species throughout the year. Large numbers of waterbirds can be found here in the winter, with nationally important numbers of Pittima reale, Oca colombaccio, Chiurlo maggiore and Piviere dorato. The polder land is also one of the most reliable sites in Ireland to see Cigno minore in winter (see extra info).
This area is also excellent for raptors, with Albanella reale, Smeriglio, Falco pellegrino and Gufo di palude all possible in the winter with occasional Falco di palude too.
In summer, the dunes and grasslands are alive with colourful flowers and many passerines breed here, including Pispola, Allodola and Saltimpalo. There are also few breeding pairs of Volpoca. Recent rarities that have been encountered in the summer and migration months include Lodolaio, Mignattaio, Limnodromo pettorossiccio and Quaglia.
Dettagli
Accesso
The Ballyteige Burrow and Killag area is located about 15 km south-west of Wexford Town. There are multiple options for parking at various points around the area. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking spot. There is also a 4 km trail that begins at Kilmore Quay where it's possible to walk between the dunes and polder land to the estuary dam wall (known as the Cull Bank). It's a long walk and bringing food and water would be recommended. It's also possible to get a local bus (390) to Kilmore Quay from Wexford Town and walk from the bus stop.
Terreno e habitat
Dune , Velme , Lago , Prateria/pascolo , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Zona umida , Terreni coltivati , Mare , SpiaggiaCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Sabbioso , Paesaggio aperto , PaludosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Cigno minore are now a very rare visitor in Ireland in winter with only very small numbers showing up in recent times. While this area is a reliable spot for the species, there are some winters where only 1-2 birds may appear or none at all. The fields between the Inish Pebble Quarry and the windfarm are the most likely place to see this species in the area.