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Descrizione
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 Canapiglia, Volpoca, Alzavola and Fischione can be encountered here most days. Chiurlo maggiore, Pantana, Pavoncella and Beccaccino 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 Canapiglia, Fischione and Beccaccino which are normally observed from afar in Ireland. Further out in the Lough, Tuffetto and Svasso maggiore can be seen and sometimes Strolaga maggiore and Strolaga minore 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 Sterna comune have been breeding over the last few summers and the birds can be seen regulalry commuting and fishing around the lough.
Martin pescatore 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 Mignattaio and Fistione turco.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Lago , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Zona umida , Città/paese , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , PrimaveraPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero stretto , Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
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.