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Portmore Lough is a great day out at any time of year. In summer, the hay meadows attract a bewildering variety of insects, while in the winter greylag geese, whooper swans and thousands of ducks can be seen from the hide.

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The reserve is open at all times. When the car park is locked please park outside the gates.

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None, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcomed.

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028 9049 1547

Nearest town: Craigavon, County Armagh

Grid reference: NW222280

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For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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Tree sparrow perching on branch - Steve Round
Young boy looking for bugs in field, Portmore Lough RSPB reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1014371)
Female teal dabbling - Steve Round
Wet meadow and flowering grasses, Portmore Lough RSPB reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1012243)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)