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Hopeland

Wexford  >  Ireland

A sheltered inlet with intertidal mudflats that holds large numbers of waterbirds at both high and low tide. Also good for raptors in winter.

Geplaatst* door Luke Lambert
Meest recente update 21 februari 2024

Beschrijving

Hopeland is part of the Wexford Harbour and Slobs special protection area and in winter it 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 , Wetland

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Herfst , Winter

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Auto , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

Hopeland has recently become a regular site for Lepelaar in winter with 1-2 birds seen over the last few years. Sightings of Velduil and Bruine Kiekendief are also becoming more frequent.

Links

Bekijk vogelgebieden in de buurt op Birdingplaces

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