Lough Gat-e-Whing
This nature reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats despite its small size.
Know before you go
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
When to visit
Opening times
By appointmentBest time to visit
Contact MWT Reserves Officer, tricia@mwt.imAbout the reserve
Once the site of a small pond, this reserve is now composed of floating mats of vegetation and curragh. Many birds have been recorded on the site including chiffchaff, willow warbler, blackcap, teal, wigeon, shoveler, coot, moorhen, water rail, grey wagtail, sparrow hawk and woodcock. Buzzards are frequently seen flying over.
Management: Recent work to remove willow has resulted in some permanent standing water.