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Description
Loop Head is bordered on one side by the River Shannon estuary and on the other by the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is marked by a prominent lighthouse. Loop Head is a brilliant place to see seabirds all year round. In spring and summer there is a good chance of seeing special birds and large numbers. Seabirds that breed here each summer include Мартин трипалий, Буревісник кочівний, Кайра тонкодзьоба and Гагарка мала. Сула атлантична feed off Loop Head.
Autumn is the best time of year to visit the headland due to the autumn passage of an amazing array of seabirds, waders and passerines. Late July to early November are the most productive months when West and NW winds blow many of the passing seabirds close to shore, so allowing excellent viewing. Seabirds regularly seen here in good numbers include Буревісник малий, Буревісник сивий, Качурка морська, Качурка північна, Поморник великий, Поморник середній and Поморник короткохвостий. Regular passage migrants in autumn include Мухоловка сіра, Мухоловка строката, Кропив’янка прудка, Трав’янка лучна, Кропив’янка садова, Кропив’янка чорноголова, Горихвістка чорна, В’юрок, Пуночка снігова and Подорожник лапландський.
Rare birds that have been recorded here include Вівсянка садова, Сивка американська, Неголь довгодзьобий, Крутиголовка звичайна, Чечевиця євразійська, Даурська ластівка, Кропив’янка рябогруда, Вівчарик лісовий, Вівсянка-крихітка and Вівсянка-ремез.
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Loop Head is located in Kilbaha South, Co. Clare. If driving from Shannon Airport allow more than 90 minutes. If driving from Ennis, allow more than 80 minutes. If driving from Kilrush, allow more than 40 minutes. You can park for free at the lighthouse. Click on the P in the map for directions.