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Beschrijving
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 Krakeend, Bergeend, Wintertaling and Smient can be encountered here most days. Wulp, Groenpootruiter, Kievit and Watersnip 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 Krakeend, Smient and Watersnip which are normally observed from afar in Ireland. Further out in the Lough, Dodaars and Fuut can be seen and sometimes IJsduiker and Roodkeelduiker 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 Visdief have been breeding over the last few summers and the birds can be seen regulalry commuting and fishing around the lough.
IJsvogel 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 Zwarte Ibis and Krooneend.
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Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Meer , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Wetland , Stad/dorp , RietveldenOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , LenteRoute
Verharde weg , Smal pad , Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
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.