Beskrivning
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 vitkindad gås as they fly back and forth from the offshore islands and Termoncarragh. Also sångsvan and alpkråka feed on the grasslands. Annagh Marsh is the southernmost breeding site in the world for smalnäbbad simsnäppa, but extremely rare. Other breeding birds are tofsvipa, enkelbeckasin, sånglärka, sävsångare and Sävsparv. With luck, you might also see or hear kärrsnäppa, gräshoppsångare or kornknarr.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
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.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Slätt , VassarFörhållanden
Öppet landskap , SumpigtRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Vår , Vinter , HöstBästa tid för ett besök
Vinter , Vårsträck , Höststräck , VårRutt
Asfalterad väg , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , BilFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
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.
