Beschrijving
Hopeland is part of the Wexford Harbour and Slobs special protection area and in winter it regularly holds nationally important numbers of Rotgans and Bergeend.
Low tide is best for the most variety of species, particularly waders, but high tide is also good for large roosting flocks and for ducks such as Brilduiker, IJseend and Middelste Zaagbek. Smelleken can be readily encountered in the area in winter, while Blauwe Kiekendief can also be observed on occasion.
Details
Toegang
The Hopeland area is easily accessed by driving north from Rosslare Strand village with multiple parking options, either in the village itself or by the rock wall at the top of Hopeland. Click on a P in the map for directions.
Terrein en leefgebied
Slikken , Rietvelden , Verspreide bomen en struiken , WetlandOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , Herfst , WinterToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Verharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , Auto , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
Hopeland has recently become a regular site for Lepelaar in winter with 1-6 birds seen over the last few years. Sightings of Velduil and Bruine Kiekendief are also becoming more frequent.
Other rarities seen recently include Kluut, Grijze Strandloper and Bonapartes Strandloper.


