Opis
The Atlantic Pond is a unique setting in Cork City, as the freshwater lake is surrounded by woodland and is situated next to Cork Harbour, meaning coastal, freshwater and woodland species can all be seen here.
The lake is most well known for its czapla siwa colony on the island which can be easily viewed from the path. czapla nadobna also breed on the island, but in smaller numbers. March and April are the best months to visit to see the most amount of activity and before the vegetation obscures the majority of the island. Another species that can be easily seen here is perkozek, with a few pairs nesting on the lake.
brodziec piskliwy, zimorodek and pliszka górska can be seen at the lake or nearby on the walls of the marina. The woodland provides an opportunity to see most woodland species and is probably the best place in the city to see sójka.
In winter, rare gulls are occasionally observed here, with records of mewa mała and mewa delawarska in previous winters.
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Atlantic Pond is located east of Cork city center on the river Lee. There is a car park next to the pond. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. Alternatively, the 202 and 212 buses stop nearby if travelling from the city centre.


