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Description
With a mixture of coastline and agricultural fields, Kearney is an amazing place to see Stârc cenușiu, Scoicar, Gâscă neagră, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Pietruș, Culic mare, Culic mic, Cormoran mare, Călifar alb, Cânepar, Ochiuboului, Vrabie de casă, Mărăcinar negru, Fâsă de luncă and Fâsă de stâncă.
The walk is easy, along a coastal path, with an abundance of birds to see, especially after the Winter migrants arrive, when the area is also much quieter.
Details
Access
Kearney is situated near the bottom of the Ards Peninsula, on the Irish Sea coast, close to Cloughey and Portaferry. There is a large car park at Kearney Village, with public toilets. Click on the P in the map for directions to the car park.
Terrain and Habitat
Sea , Beach , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , RockyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , AutumnRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Kearney Village, itself, is a pretty small village restored by the National Trust to give the authenticity of a traditional fishing village. All dogs must be kept on leades and it can get very busy, with visitors, during school summer holidays.