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Belfast Window on Wildlife

Northern Ireland  >  United Kingdom

Nestled in the heart of Belfast Harbour Estate, Belfast Window on Wildlife is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world.

Geplaatst* door RSPB Northern Ireland
Meest recente update 30 september 2022

Beschrijving

There are over 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found at Belfast Window on Wildlife throughout the year, but don't worry if you're not an expert. Trained staff and volunteers are on hand to help you identify what you see. As you look out over the reserve towards the famous Cave Hill, you might spot the resident konik ponies which graze the reserve to help keep it in the best condition for wintering wildfowl and ground-nesting birds like Kievit. Belfast Window on Wildlife has two hides which offer great views of nature. They are constructed from shipping containers to tie in with their industrial surroundings. The reserve also boasts a Oeverzwaluw bank and a Gierzwaluw tower. It's hoped that they will attract these threatened species and provide cosy hideaways for them to nest in when they arrive on these shores in spring, having travelled thousands of miles from Africa.

Details

Toegang

Accessible via car there is a small parking facility outside the main visitor centre. The visitor centre boasts an expansive window offering a fantastic view over the reserve, or you can visit by bike as it is along the Belfast cycle route along the docks. By bus: The 94/94B bus (weekdays only) from Belfast City Hall to Holywood Exchange stops on Airport Road West, close to the reserve.

Once arriving at the centre you can vist the reserve indoors at the window or take a short walk down to the two hides which surround the main site and offer a closer look at the species that call this place home. From Wulp to Kuifeend and the many terns that call it home, there is sure to be something spectacular to spot every time you visit.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Stad/dorp , Zee

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek , Lente , Herfst , Najaarstrek , Winter

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Auto , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

There are two bird hides at the site, however these are accesible only via a code which can be obtained if you are a member of the RSPB. If you become a member you will get free access to the visitor centre and the hides, however the walk and site itself outside is free for anyone wishing to come along and view wildlife.

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