Birdwatching
Birdwatching
My recommended birdwatching spots
10 minutes from my place.
Before you go over the Bridge into Slane Village you will see a small car park on the left. You can park here and before you walk over the bridge take the gate to the left. There is a walk along the river here where Herons, Buzzards and Egrets can be spotted. And if you are lucky a Kingfisher. I would be interested to hear what else you see!
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Slane
10 minutes from my place.
Before you go over the Bridge into Slane Village you will see a small car park on the left. You can park here and before you walk over the bridge take the gate to the left. There is a walk along the river here where Herons, Buzzards and Egrets can be spotted. And if you are lucky a Kingfisher. I would be interested to hear what else you see!
25 minutes from my place(Near Laytown).
Find on google maps and make sure you head for the Corballis beach near Laytown (there are 2 the other is nearer to Dublin). When you are near your destination you will travel along a narrow road along the River Nanny Estuary. When you can drive no further park in the car park behind the pitch and putt club, and walk down to the wide sandy beach (when the tide is out) Here you will see many seabirds including flocks of Dunlin, Redshank, Oystercatchers, sanderlings and if you are lucky some Curlews.
Corballis Bay Beach
25 minutes from my place(Near Laytown).
Find on google maps and make sure you head for the Corballis beach near Laytown (there are 2 the other is nearer to Dublin). When you are near your destination you will travel along a narrow road along the River Nanny Estuary. When you can drive no further park in the car park behind the pitch and putt club, and walk down to the wide sandy beach (when the tide is out) Here you will see many seabirds including flocks of Dunlin, Redshank, Oystercatchers, sanderlings and if you are lucky some Curlews.
The River Boyne enters the Irish Sea at Mornington beach in County Meath. The location is a popular site for bird watching. The opposite bank of the river is in County Louth. The beach is south of the river and the estuary is tidal, with large exposed areas at low tide that attract a wide variety of birds. Access to the beach, the sand dunes and the estuary is a short walk from the car park. The car park is located here: 53.722395, -6.253650 The estuary is straight ahead of you. You can walk to the beach, or there is another parking area further to your right.
Mornington is only a 10 minute drive from Laytown Beach.
Mornington
The River Boyne enters the Irish Sea at Mornington beach in County Meath. The location is a popular site for bird watching. The opposite bank of the river is in County Louth. The beach is south of the river and the estuary is tidal, with large exposed areas at low tide that attract a wide variety of birds. Access to the beach, the sand dunes and the estuary is a short walk from the car park. The car park is located here: 53.722395, -6.253650 The estuary is straight ahead of you. You can walk to the beach, or there is another parking area further to your right.
Mornington is only a 10 minute drive from Laytown Beach.
My place is called The Lotts Cottage. My garden is one of my favorite bird spots for garden birds. In your own private part of the garden there is a hive of activity. I have seen Wrens, Long tailed Tits,Coal tits, Blue tits, Gret Tits. Robins, Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Irelands smallest bird, the Goldcrest. Look to the sky and you often see Buzzards overhead. Phesants visit the garden, especially in winter.Take a walk along the road outside my place and you will hear the song of the Yellowhammer and maybe see one perched on a tree. They are not common these days in Ireland, but in County Meath they are thriving.
The Lotts
My place is called The Lotts Cottage. My garden is one of my favorite bird spots for garden birds. In your own private part of the garden there is a hive of activity. I have seen Wrens, Long tailed Tits,Coal tits, Blue tits, Gret Tits. Robins, Blackbirds, Thrushes, and Irelands smallest bird, the Goldcrest. Look to the sky and you often see Buzzards overhead. Phesants visit the garden, especially in winter.Take a walk along the road outside my place and you will hear the song of the Yellowhammer and maybe see one perched on a tree. They are not common these days in Ireland, but in County Meath they are thriving.
Further afield in County Wicklow. Highly recommened if you have time (1 hour and 20mins from my place) The East Coast Nature Reserve is our largest reserve covering 92ha. Designated as a Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation. The reserve offers a variety of habitats, from rare fen to wet grasslands to birch woodland, which can all be explored on foot through marked walking trails and observation hides. Limited parking is available at the main entrance to the reserve along Sea Road (turn left after the Castle Inn, Newcastle)
BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve
Sea RoadFurther afield in County Wicklow. Highly recommened if you have time (1 hour and 20mins from my place) The East Coast Nature Reserve is our largest reserve covering 92ha. Designated as a Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation. The reserve offers a variety of habitats, from rare fen to wet grasslands to birch woodland, which can all be explored on foot through marked walking trails and observation hides. Limited parking is available at the main entrance to the reserve along Sea Road (turn left after the Castle Inn, Newcastle)
6 mininutes away (find on google maps) Many of Ireland’s common birds are found in these woods. Included are typical woodland songbirds such as the chaffinch, robin and wren. Others include members of the tit family; blue tit, coal tit, great tit and long-tailed tit. The song thrush and blackbird are also found, as is Ireland’s smallest bird, the goldcrest. Harder to identify are the chiffchaff, willow warbler, bullfinch, blackcap and whitethroat. Larger and easier-to-see species are the wood pigeon, magpie, jackdaw, rook and hooded crow. Birds of prey sighted include the kestrel, long-eared owl and barn owl. Buzzards have also been seen overhead. Pheasant nest and forage in the woods. Other more elusive woodland birds such as the jay can occasionally be seen.
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Balrath Woods
6 mininutes away (find on google maps) Many of Ireland’s common birds are found in these woods. Included are typical woodland songbirds such as the chaffinch, robin and wren. Others include members of the tit family; blue tit, coal tit, great tit and long-tailed tit. The song thrush and blackbird are also found, as is Ireland’s smallest bird, the goldcrest. Harder to identify are the chiffchaff, willow warbler, bullfinch, blackcap and whitethroat. Larger and easier-to-see species are the wood pigeon, magpie, jackdaw, rook and hooded crow. Birds of prey sighted include the kestrel, long-eared owl and barn owl. Buzzards have also been seen overhead. Pheasant nest and forage in the woods. Other more elusive woodland birds such as the jay can occasionally be seen.
10 minutes away (on google maps) a pleasant walk along the river and canal with a great view of Newgrange. I have seen Curlew, Lapwing, and many other more common birds here. A good car park.
Rossnaree Walk
10 minutes away (on google maps) a pleasant walk along the river and canal with a great view of Newgrange. I have seen Curlew, Lapwing, and many other more common birds here. A good car park.