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Map of Lough Foyle

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55.058093,-7.147221
  • Grid ref: NV714858
  • Lat/long: 55.058093,-7.147221
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Mud at low tide at Lough FoyleOtter looking back over its shoulderGreylag goose portrait
Aerial view of RSPB Lough Foyle nature reserveSnipe hiding among grassLapwing - adult female in breeding habitat pasture
Pale-bellied brent goose standing in waterJuvenile curlew sandpiperWhooper swans displaying
Oystercatcher flock at high tide roost, RSPB Snettisham reserveTwite perching in bushRedshank wading in lagoon
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by RSPB Images - Danny Green
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by David Wootton
Photo by Nigel Blake
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Nigel Blake
Photo by Graham Catley
Photo by Andy Hay
Photo by Nigel Blake
Photo by Steve Round

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Enjoy views of greylag geese at Burnfoot Drain mid February to mid April
  2. Take a serene stroll along the sea defences
  3. Look out for otters at Longfoot Point

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Look out for breeding lapwings chasing predators away from their fluffy chicks
  2. Can you spot snipe hiding in the vegetation?
  3. It's a nice place for a serene summer walk

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Look out for wading birds including little stints and curlew sandpipers at Ballykelly
  2. Come and see large flocks of whooper swans and pale-bellied brent geese
  3. Watch out for rarer birds amongst the flocks of migrants

Top things to do in Winter

  1. At lower tides you can see bar-tailed godwits and and other wading birds
  2. You may see glaucous and Iceland gulls on the mussel beds in winter
  3. Look out for flocks of twites