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Description
Inishbofin is a scenic island with plenty of birding opportunities throughout the year and is well worth a day or weekend trip. The southern section of the island is mainly composed of agricultural land and this is where multiple pairs of breeding Râle des genêts are found, thanks to traditional farming methods and strong local conservation initatives. If staying overnight, you will most likely hear them from the bed, especially from the Inishbofin hostel/camp site and Dolphin Hotel! Other species that breed in this part of the island include Vanneau huppé, Bécassine des marais and Alouette des champs.
The northern section of the island is more rugged, hilly and interspersed with pools of varying sizes. The coastline is also more dramatic, with steep cliffs, blow holes and sea stacks present. Grand Gravelot, Chevalier guignette, Huîtrier pie and Traquet motteux breed in this part of the island. On the cliffs and sea stacks, there are Fulmar boréal and Cormoran huppé breeding. The nest holes of Puffin des Anglais can be seen in a few locations in the northern section of the island and the birds may be seen or heard if visiting after sunset. There are also wild Pigeon biset that still breed on the cliffs and sea caves. Crave à bec rouge can also be found here, particularly in the north-western part of the island. In the winter, a significant flock of wintering Bernache nonnette can be seen on the island or commuting to nearby Inishshark Island.
Inishbofin is also famous for its rarities that turn up during spring and autumn migration and make it a go to destination for many birders at that time of year. During spring migration, Tourterelle des bois, Loriot d'Europe and Huppe fasciée have been recorded on multiple occasions in recent years. Similarly, Pouillot boréal, Fauvette épervière, Pouillot à grands sourcils, Torcol fourmilier, Bruant lapon and Roselin cramoisi have been recorded recently during autumn migration. The last few autumn migrations on the island have produced some impressive North American species, including Alder Flycatcher, Baltimore Oriole, Blackpoll Warbler, Black and White Warbler and Tennessee Warbler!
Détails
Accès
Inishbofin can be accessed by the ferry that runs between Cleggan and the island multiple times a day throughout the year. There is car parking available at Cleggan or its possible to get a bus there from Galway City. Once on the island, its possible to rent bicycles near the pier. The island can be explored through the many roads and trails that wind across the island and there are multiple accomodation options if planning to stay for more than one day.
Terrain et Habitat
Arbres et buissons disséminés , Agriculture , Plage , Lac , Étang , Canyon/falaise , Mer/océanConditions
Plat , Vallonné , RocailleuxBoucle
OuiAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
Peut être utileSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Migration printanière , Migration automnale , EtéItinéraire
Route pavée , Sentier large , Route non pavée , Sentier étroitNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , Vélo , Fauteuil roulantObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
A birdwatching tour package is available with the Dolphin Hotel, usually taking place in the summer months (see link below)
Liens
- Ebird for Inishbofin
- Ferry Timetable
- Birdwatching breaks with the Dolphin Hotel
- Inishbofin Hostel and campsite