Lough Gat-e-Whing

Chiff chaff

Janet Packham Photography

Lough Gat-e-Whing

This nature reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats despite its small size.

Location

Leodest Road
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A static map of Lough Gat-e-Whing

Know before you go

Size
1 hectare

Access

Controlled

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Assistance dogs only

When to visit

Opening times

By appointment

Best time to visit

Contact MWT Reserves Officer, tricia@mwt.im

About the reserve

Once the site of a small pond, this reserve is now composed of floating mats of vegetation and curragh. Many birds have been recorded on the site including chiffchaff, willow warbler, blackcap, teal, wigeon, shoveler, coot, moorhen, water rail, grey wagtail, sparrow hawk and woodcock. Buzzards are frequently seen flying over.

Management: Recent work to remove willow has resulted in some permanent standing water.

Contact us

Tricia Sayle, Reserves Officer
Contact number: 01624 844432
Contact email: tricia@mwt.im