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Northern Ireland - County Londonderry

Dunnock Prunella modularis ŠSue & Andy Tranter http://www.suesbirdphotos.co.uk/

County Londonderry encompasses the northwest shore of Lough Neagh and the River Bann, which drains to the north coast. Lough Foyle is an important estuary, and the Sperrin Mountains cover a lot of high ground in the centre.

top sites

Banagher Glen

Map Ref: C672045 Best woodland site.

Bann Estuary

Map Ref: C800360 Mainly waders, some wildfowl. Rarities.

Culmore Tip

Map Ref: C480240 Best gull tip in Northern Ireland

Lough Beg

Map Ref: H980950 Waders and wildfowl. One of the best sites for rarities.

Magilligan Point, Lough Foyle

Map Ref: C660390 Seabirds (divers and skuas).

Myroe, Lough Foyle

Map Ref: C625281 Wildfowl

Roe Estuary, Lough Foyle

Map Ref: C645293 Waders and wildfowl.

contributor

George Gordon
gordon@ballyholme2.freeserve.co.uk

useful reading

Where to Watch Birds in Ireland

by Clive Hutchinson - Paperback - 272 pages (17 March, 1997) Christopher Helm
ISBN: 0713638273
Buy this book from NHBS.com

useful information

BTO Rep - Charles Stewart

Bravellan, 18 Duncrun Road, Bellarena, Limavady, BT49 0JD

reserves

RSPB Reserve - Lough Foyle

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/loughfoyle/index.asp
In early winter, you can see large numbers of waterfowl, including brent geese and whooper swans...

trip reports

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places to stay

Drumcovitt House B&B and Barn Self Catering Cottages

http://www.touristnetuk.com/ni/drumcovitt/index.htm
The beech trees in the garden and on the farm like those on the neighbouring farm estate were planted to commemorate the Victory at Waterloo. These and other mature trees provide an excellent habitat for birds, bats and butterflies etc.

Greenhill House

http://www.irelandseye.com/aarticles/travel/accomodations/BandBs/ghill.shtm
A nice old Georgian house standing in its own grounds of trees, lawns and shrubs, with lovely views over farmland to distant hills. This is a 60-hectare arable and beef farm and the Hegartys have owned the property for about 15 years.

Killennan House

http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/killennan.html
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing break, in a friendly atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful gardens and return home revitalised!

Birdwatching in Londonderry

http://www.geographia.com/northern-ireland/ukibrd01.htm#Londonderry
List of sites. E.g. Lough Foyle is one of the two great magnets in the county. It is wide and shallow, bordered by mudflat, saltwater marsh, and polder - enhanced by shell and shingle ridge and mussel bed. Whooper swan, pale-bellied Brent goose, Wigeon and bar-tailed godwit winter in internationally significant numbers. Nationally important concentrations of Bewick`s swan, Greenland white-fronted goose, curlew and redshank also over winter here. Average winter wildfowl count exceeds 25,000 and waders reach 15,000. Winter stubble feeds flocks of finches larks and buntings and so attracts raptors- buzzard, kestrel, merlin, peregrine, Sparrowhawk and, rarely, gyrfalcon. Gales from the north-west blow in storm petrel, arctic and great skua.