Birding in the north of Ireland (1 Viewer)

[patroberts]

My wife and I are new to birding having made the jump from garden bird watchers to budding enthusiasts. We are visiting our son who lives near Buncrana, Co Donegal over the Easter weekend and armed with our new bins and a Nikon ED50 we are keen to add to our growing tally. We know that Inch Island has a bird sanctuary as thats where our son lives but questions for the locals please.
a) Where else should we go and
b) What are we likely to see.

I'll report back on our return. Thanks

Regards Pat

 

[Keith Glasgow]

I've only noticed this thread, tho' I'm not much help anyway.
Seawatching off Malin Head. There's a dump somewhere near Moville I think for gulls (possible white winged species). You could have a look in the region of Glenveigh for the re-introduced Golden Eagles. The mouth of Lough Foyle, at its narrowest point can be good if you've got a scope. Choughs are certainly one to look out for - they're quite common. I've seen Pale bellied Brent Geese along the coast North of Malin village. Otherwise, have a good time,

Zek.

My wife and I are new to birding having made the jump from garden bird watchers to budding enthusiasts. We are visiting our son who lives near Buncrana, Co Donegal over the Easter weekend and armed with our new bins and a Nikon ED50 we are keen to add to our growing tally. We know that Inch Island has a bird sanctuary as thats where our son lives but questions for the locals please.
a) Where else should we go and
b) What are we likely to see.

I'll report back on our return. Thanks

Regards Pat