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Descrição
Lough Atalia is a tidal estuary close to Galway City. Despite the tidal nature of the lough, a high level of water generaly remains even at low tide. In winter, flocks of Frisada, Pato-branco, Marrequinha-comum and Piadeira can be encountered here most days. Maçarico-real, Perna-verde-comum, Abibe-comum and Narceja-comum can also be readily observed here. These species can often be close to the paths and shore and offer excellent opportunities for photography without disturbing the birds, especially for species like Frisada, Piadeira and Narceja-comum which are normally observed from afar in Ireland. Further out in the Lough, Mergulhão-pequeno and Mergulhão-de-crista can be seen and sometimes Mobêlha-grande and Mobêlha-pequena come in from the coast to forage.
In the summer, Lough Atalia is much quieter, however there are rafts in the middle of the lough where Andorinha-do-mar-comum have been breeding over the last few summers and the birds can be seen regulalry commuting and fishing around the lough.
Guarda-rios-comum can also be encountered at Lough Atalia throughout the year, with some great photographic opportunties if you're lucky! Rarities that have been recorded here recently include Íbis-preta and Pato-de-bico-vermelho.
Detalhes
Acesso
Lough Atalia is a five minte walk from Galway train station and Eyre Square. It's also possible to park at the northern end of the lough. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The western and northern ends of the lough are easily walkable. It's possible to walk along some of the eastern end but beware of wet and muddy sections and disturbing the birds along here.
Terreno e Habitat
Lago , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Terras húmidas , Cidade/Vila , Camas de juncoCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Inverno , PrimaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho estreito , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Lough Atalia is also an excellent location for seeing Galway Citys Otters. If you visit early in the morning or late in the evening, you might be lucky and see them on the shore or foraging in the lough, with great opportunties for photography and filming.