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Description
The Lough is a lake in south-west Cork City that holds interesting waterbirds, particularly in the winter months. Plovka kašikara can be easily seen here and at times the numbers can reach national importance. Krdža and Ćubasta patka are also regular here and occasionally Riđoglava patka, Čegrtuša and Šiljkan can be seen. The island on the lake provides an excellent roosting area and hundreds of corvids can be seen arriving in on winter evenings and are often joined by Siva čaplja and Mala bela čaplja. In recent years, Čaplja govedarka has also been recorded regularly.
The lake is probably best known for the chance to see rare gulls. Delaverski galeb and Morski galeb have been seen most winters, as have Islandski galeb and Crnoglavi galeb. Bonapartin galeb and Severni galeb have also been observed here.
In spring and summer, the lake is much quieter but Liska breed, as do the feral Divlja guska.
Details
Access
The Lough is located in south-west Cork City. There is a small car park next to the Lough. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park. Alternatively, the 214 bus stops next to the lake.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , LakeConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Car , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Lough is also well known for its bats. Daubentons, Lesiler's and Long-eared Bats can all be found here on summer evenings.