Descrição
Mutton Island and its causeway provide a perfect birdwatching experience if you find yourself in Galway. From winter untill late spring it provides a refuge for the Mobêlha-grande, Garajau-comum and Andorinha-do-mar-comum. Because of the tidal waters you might find Maçarico-real, Maçarico-de-bico-direito, Rola-do-mar and Perna-vermelha-comum. Also the pier makes it more easy to look out at the sea to find some Arau-comum, Pardela-sombria and Ganso-patola.
Detalhes
Acesso
Mutton Island is easily accessible from Galway. From the city centre its a 30 minute walk. You might park your car all along Grattan road. You can explore the pier by foot. At the end of the pier you can climb over the little fence so you might explore the entire island as long as you stay out of the water reserve's restricted area. I'd recommend explore the southeastern end of the island so you have a better view of the sea/bay.
Terreno e Habitat
Mar , Lamaçais , PraiaCondições
Plano , Arenoso , PantanosoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , OutonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
It's a great place to go birdwatching all year but I'd recommend spring till early summer, and autumn. In early summer you can still find the Mobêlha-grande. Some of wich are allready in their beautifull breeding plumage. In autumn I found that there were more waders then in the summer months. Possibly because they already left their northern breeding grounds.
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