Descrição
Walking between Carne Harbour and Carnsore Point offers sandy tidal beaches interspersed with large rocks and boulders which provides foraging and roosting habitat for many coastal species. The most common waders seen throughout the year are Maçarico-real, Pilrito-comum, Ostraceiro, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira and Pilrito-sanderlingo as well as a chance of Pilrito-escuro in the winter months. There are also arable fields along the trail which sometimes have Pombo-bravo present.
Due to its close proximity to Lady's Island Lake, this area is a popular foraging and loafing area for breeding Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta and Andorinha-do-mar-rósea. Andorinha-do-mar-árctica, Andorinha-do-mar-comum and Garajau-comum are also seen here in high numbers, particularly in the post-breeding season in August where hundreds of terns can be seen together on the rocks at Carne and at Crossfintan Point.
Carnsore Point is the most south-easterly point in Ireland. It is often the first or last landfall for migrants in the country and it's possible to see large numbers of them in spring and autumn. It's also a seawatching spot with Ganso-patola, Pardela-sombria, Mobêlha-pequena, Mobêlha-grande and Pato-preto often recorded during suitable weather conditions. On good seawatching days, Bobo-grande and Pardela-preta have also been observed on multiple occasions in recent years.
Detalhes
Acesso
There are multiple parking options parking available at Carne, Nethertown and Carnsore Point. Press a P on the map for directions. The walk is over 3 km long and can be started from either Carne Pier or Carnsore Point as both a straight or looped walk.
Terreno e Habitat
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Mar , Praia , Agricultura , Cidade/VilaCondições
Plano , ArenosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primavera , Migração de outonoRota
Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
The area is known for its rarities during the migration months with the best places being Carne Harbour, Churchtown, Nethertown and Carnsore Point. At Carne Harbour, Pilrito de Baird, Falaropo-de-bico-grosso, Gaivota de Sabine and Gaivina-preta have all been recorded in recent years. Churchtown is a good spot for rare passerines, with papa-amoras-cinzento and Papa-moscas-preto recorded regularly. Poupa was also observed here recently. Rarities seen between Nethertown and Carnsore Point include Bútio-vespeiro, Torcicolo and Melro-de-peito-branco.
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