Belfast Lough

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About Belfast Lough

This oasis of calm is just ten minutes from the centre of Belfast! We manage the lagoon to create ideal conditions for waders and ducks in autumn and winter, and for breeding terns in summer. Come and visit the observation room and you’ll be able to see a wide variety of birds, at extremely close quarters.

Staff and volunteers can answer any questions or help you use the binoculars and telescopes. There are also lots of special events for families and children throughout the year.

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Latest news

Woodland birds in decline

Latest results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) puts woodland birds at the top of the list of declining species.

New wetland could see continental birds arriving in Kent

Restoration of a large area of Kent countryside to wildlife-rich wetland could see the garden of England become a landing pad for bird species moving north from Europe as the climate warms.

Seabird failure continues for another year

Early reports of seabird breeding performance on some RSPB coastal reserves, especially in parts of Scotland and Wales, indicate continuing problems for internationally-important populations of guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabirds.

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