Descrição
The Annagh Marsh complex extends over 30 hectares at the southernmost part of the Special Protection Area (SPA) of Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Machair. It is internationally important for large winter gatherings of geese, ducks and swans. During the winter months, the morning and evening skies come alive with the sounds of Ganso-de-faces-brancas as they fly back and forth from the offshore islands and Termoncarragh. Also Cisne-bravo and Gralha-de-bico-vermelho feed on the grasslands. Annagh Marsh is the southernmost breeding site in the world for Falaropo-de-bico-fino, but extremely rare. Other breeding birds are Abibe-comum, Narceja-comum, Laverca, Felosa-dos-juncos and Escrevedeira-dos-caniços. With luck, you might also see or hear Pilrito-comum, Felosa-malhada or Codornizão.
Detalhes
Acesso
Annagh Marsh is located 68 km west of Ballina, Co Mayo, following the N59 and R313 into Belmullet. From Belmullet, it is 6km west following the R313 to Blacksod and turning off at the first right and then the fourth left to Annagh Head. The reserve is located on the right after 3 km.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Campina , Camas de juncoCondições
Paisagem aberta , PantanosoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Inverno , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
Inverno , Migração da primavera , Migração de outono , PrimaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife of the Annagh Marsh area by keeping to the public roads and boundary tracks at all times and not causing undue noise.The whole area can be viewed with ease from these tracks. No bird-viewing hides are present.
