Report by Elizabeth
A joint outing with the Donegal branch of Birdwatch Ireland to Inch
Lough and Levels, Lough Swilly, was held on 29th October. After
meeting up at 10am we enjoyed a short time on the reserve’s viewing platform
watching swans and geese in the lough and its surroundings. Fortunately we made
it to the hide as the weather began to turn and were able to enjoy a very pleasant
couple of hours in the shelter of the hide watching a great variety of birds. The
calls of large numbers of whooper swans which had recently arrived from Iceland
greatly added to the atmosphere. Greylag and Canada geese were also present in
the estuary, as were a large variety of ducks including shoveler and gadwall. Other
sightings included curlew sandpiper, ruff and lapwing. By early afternoon the
weather began to clear and the sun came out for a short while, allowing those
of us still at the reserve to enjoy some good birding before reluctantly heading
home! A big thank you to Ralph Sheppard and the Donegal Branch for their good
company and help on the day. All those who travelled up from Cavan thoroughly
enjoyed our visit and were very impressed with Inch reserve and the variety of
birds to be found there.
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