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[[Northern Fulmar]] and [[European Shag|Shag]] breed as well as about 10,000 [[Common Guillemot]] and smaller numbers of [[Razorbill]] and [[Atlantic Puffin]]. [[Black-legged Kittiwake|Kittiwake]] also number in the thousands and there are also [[Herring Gull]] and [[Great Black-backed Gull]]. | [[Northern Fulmar]] and [[European Shag|Shag]] breed as well as about 10,000 [[Common Guillemot]] and smaller numbers of [[Razorbill]] and [[Atlantic Puffin]]. [[Black-legged Kittiwake|Kittiwake]] also number in the thousands and there are also [[Herring Gull]] and [[Great Black-backed Gull]]. | ||
| − | Seabirds apart, the cliffs have nesting [[Peregrine Falcon]] and [[Rock Dove]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw|Jackdaw]], [[Northern Raven]] and [[Red-billed Chough]]. [[Northern Wheatear]] and [[Twite]] nest on the clifftops.[[Image:5431011443 da7170c49c m.jpg|thumb| | + | Seabirds apart, the cliffs have nesting [[Peregrine Falcon]] and [[Rock Dove]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw|Jackdaw]], [[Northern Raven]] and [[Red-billed Chough]]. [[Northern Wheatear]] and [[Twite]] nest on the clifftops.[[Image:5431011443 da7170c49c m.jpg|thumb|by Jeff Copner]] |
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Overview
At more than 200m high and 10km long the Cliffs of Moher are an impressive sight and the most popular tourist destination in County Clare. The structure of the cliffs with layers of different rocks has resulted in ideal nesting sites for various seabirds.
Just offshore from the cliffs and viewable from the visitor centre is Goat Island where Atlantic Puffins make their nesting burrows.
Birds
Notable Species
Northern Fulmar and Shag breed as well as about 10,000 Common Guillemot and smaller numbers of Razorbill and Atlantic Puffin. Kittiwake also number in the thousands and there are also Herring Gull and Great Black-backed Gull.
Seabirds apart, the cliffs have nesting Peregrine Falcon and Rock Dove, Jackdaw, Northern Raven and Red-billed Chough. Northern Wheatear and Twite nest on the clifftops.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Northern Fulmar, European Shag, Peregrine Falcon, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Atlantic Puffin, Rock Dove, Eurasian Skylark, Meadow Pipit, European Stonechat, Northern Wheatear, Red-billed Chough, Eurasian Jackdaw, Northern Raven, Twite
Other Wildlife
Hare & Stoat, also Feral Goats
Site Information
History and Use
To do
Areas of Interest
To do
Access and Facilities
The Cliffs of Moher are easily reached by road and well-signposted from Lisdoonvarna or Liscannor. There is a car-park and visitor centre as well as clifftop walks.
Contact Details
To do
External Links
Content and images originally posted by Steve
