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Dun Laoghaire Harbour is a leisure marina and commerical harbour in south Dublin with two long piers. Along with nearby Scotsmans Bay, it offers long walks and chances to see a variety of gulls, terns and waders all year round. It is one of the best places to see mewa czarnogłowa and biegus morski in Dublin. The two piers offer multiple viewing points for coastal species within the harbour and beyond in South Dublin Bay.
lodowiec and nur rdzawoszyi are frequently seen in winter and it is possible to photograph them at close range when they venture into the harbour itself. nur czarnoszyi can also be seen here occasionally. perkoz dwuczuby, markaczka and szlachar can be ecountered beyond the harbour, particularly from the west pier. The east pier is better known for its waders including biegus morski, kamusznik and sieweczka obrożna.
Terns can be seen here in the summer and there are also breeding nurnik within the harbour. perkoz rdzawoszyi and flocks of mewa mała have been observed here in recent years and is also a reliable spot for kopciuszek in winter. Scotsmans Bay is also worth walking along towards Forty Foot for gulls and terns, particulalry for occasional large numbers of mewa czarnogłowa.
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour is located in south Dublin. Dun Laoghaire train station (1) is very close to the harbour and can be accessed from the DART services from Dublin City or the commuter trains on the Dublin - Rosslare line. There are also multiple car parking options. Press a P on the map for directions to a carpark.

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