Description
Carlingford Lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet. It is situated between Cooley and Mourne Mountains and a great place to see all sorts of waders and gulls. The Carlingford Lough is a Ramsar site (wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention) and 830.51 hectares in area. It supports nationally important breeding populations. Among the birds you can see are Мала біла чапля, Кулик-сорока, Мартин сріблястий, Кульон великий, Коловодник звичайний, Крем’яшник звичайний, Галагаз євразійський, Пісочник великий, Побережник чорногрудий, Казарка чорна, Свищ євразійський, Грицик малий, Лебідь-кликун, Чайка чубата and Коловодник великий.
Details
Access
Park your car in Carlingford town. If possible avoid weekends as this is a touristic area and the town is very busy during weekends. Check the tides - during low tide birds will be far away and you will need telescope to spot them. Take a walk along the road looking at the louth - plenty of birds to be seen.
Terrain and Habitat
Sea , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
You can also see lots of seals and a dolphin at Greenore Port. In 2020 during Autumn migration a family of Гагарка мала was spotted resting here for a week.
