Recent Sightings

Sightings from the 14^th 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.

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