Recent Sightings
Sightings from the 14th October have included:
- 11,950 Brent on the Lough with 1,500 – 2,000 on the Estuary.
- 12 Whooper swans with 2 young were spotted on the Main Lake.
- Main Lake – 208 Mallard, 2 Pintail, 36 Tufted Ducks, 1 Pochard, 4 Gadwalls and 3 Coots.
- A Kingfisher has been spotted regularly around the reserve, in particularly the Main Lake, Limestone Lake and Fresh Water Lagoon.
- Peninsula Salt Marsh – 29 Oystercatchers, 19 Redshanks, 1 Greenshank and 1 Lapwing.
- Small Birds, including Great, Blue and Coal Tits and Goldfinches, can be seen at the feeders outside the shop and restaurant.
