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Portrane Beach

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The beach extends northwards from Portrane to the Rogerstown Estuary. Dwergstern breed in a protected area at the northern tip, plus species of waders.

Geplaatst* door Axel Kirby
Meest recente update 17 augustus 2024

Beschrijving

Portrane beach is part of a changing environment. The low cliffs are being rapidly eroded and the tides cover a large intertidal area of sand and mud. Oeverzwaluw nest here. The dunes at the northern end shelter Dwergstern (including, for several years, a solitary vagrant Least Tern) and waders, such as Bontbekplevier, Scholekster and Drieteenstrandloper.

Details

Toegang

Portrane is reached by car and by bus, however, the beach is only accessible on foot; wheelchairs are unlikely to traverse the sand and may be trapped between incoming tides and sea defences. Bus 33B connects Donabate train station and Portrane.

The beach is open access and there are defined pathways in the dunes. Be aware of the protected area, do not trespass within the fenced area, read the notices and comply with volunteers' instructions.

Terrein en leefgebied

Duinen , Zee , Strand

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Zanderig , Nat , Geen schaduw , Open landschap , Hoog water mogelijk

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Zomer

Route

Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Pittig

Toegankelijk via

Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

Facilities (toilets and cafes) are in Portrane; none are on the beach. Take suitable clothing and refreshments.

Links

Bekijk vogelgebieden in de buurt op Birdingplaces

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