Descrizione
The Lough is a lake in south-west Cork City that holds interesting waterbirds, particularly in the winter months. Mestolone can be easily seen here and at times the numbers can reach national importance. Alzavola and Moretta are also regular here and occasionally Moriglione, Canapiglia and Codone can be seen. The island on the lake provides an excellent roosting area and hundreds of corvids can be seen arriving in on winter evenings and are often joined by Airone cenerino and Garzetta. In recent years, Airone guardabuoi has also been recorded regularly.
The lake is probably best known for the chance to see rare gulls. Gavina americana and Gabbiano reale have been seen most winters, as have Gabbiano islandico and Gabbiano corallino. Gabbiano di Bonaparte and Gabbiano glauco have also been observed here.
In spring and summer, the lake is much quieter but Folaga breed, as do the feral Oca selvatica.
Dettagli
Accesso
The Lough is located in south-west Cork City. There is a small car park next to the Lough. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. Alternatively, the 214 bus stops next to the lake.
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , LagoCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , Autunno , InvernoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Macchina , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
The Lough is also well known for its bats. Daubentons, Lesiler's and Long-eared Bats can all be found here on summer evenings.


