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Lough Gat-e-Whing (closed)
The reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats.
Location
Leodest Road
Andreas
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Size
1 hectare
Access
No access to this closed site
Dogs
No dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Closed to the publicBest time to visit
ClosedAbout 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.