Murlough Bay Nature Reserve - a photo on Flickriver

            Murlough Bay was declared Ireland's first nature reserve almost 40 years ago and to many it remains the finest place in Ireland to see some wonderful species of wildlife.
Situated on the County Down coastline and in the shadow of the spectacular Mourne Mountains, Murlough's ancient sand dune system is 5,000 years old.
Some of the highest sand dunes found anywhere in Europe provide shelter for birds in autumn and winter, but during the summer it's probably the top spot in Northern Ireland for flowering plants and around 20 species of butterflies.
From the dunes to the sea, Murlough is also a fantastic spot for Seal watching with between 50 and 130 common and Grey Seals regularly returning to the area for moult, rest and feed
The rising sand dunes are one of the best areas to get a great view of the Seals.

The dunes also offer a panoramic view over the coastline and the Dundrum Inner Bay estuary, which also attracts wildfowl and waders.

   

Taken in: United Kingdom / Northern Ireland / Lurgan (show map)

Taken on: August 28, 2008

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