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Description
The Annagh Marsh complex extends over 30 hectares at the southernmost part of the Special Protection Area (SPA) of Termoncarragh Lake and Annagh Machair. It is internationally important for large winter gatherings of geese, ducks and swans. During the winter months, the morning and evening skies come alive with the sounds of Barnacle Goose as they fly back and forth from the offshore islands and Termoncarragh. Also Whooper Swan and Red-billed Chough feed on the grasslands. Annagh Marsh is the southernmost breeding site in the world for Red-necked Phalarope, but extremely rare. Other breeding birds are Northern Lapwing, Common Snipe, Eurasian Skylark, Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting. With luck, you might also see or hear Dunlin, Grasshopper Warbler or Corn Crake.
Details
Access
Annagh Marsh is located 68 km west of Ballina, Co Mayo, following the N59 and R313 into Belmullet. From Belmullet, it is 6km west following the R313 to Blacksod and turning off at the first right and then the fourth left to Annagh Head. The reserve is located on the right after 3 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , ReedbedsConditions
Open landscape , WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Winter , AutumnBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration , SpringRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Visitors are asked to respect the habitats and wildlife of the Annagh Marsh area by keeping to the public roads and boundary tracks at all times and not causing undue noise.The whole area can be viewed with ease from these tracks. No bird-viewing hides are present.