Rossaveel Galway
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- Richard Bonser
- Description
- Two Iceland Gulls and one Glaucous Gull can be seen in this photograph.
Site Location Details
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- Latitude\Longitude: 53.26817 , -9.55391
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Site Details
Rossaveal is a picturesque fishing port in west Galway that attracts good numbers of gulls throughout the year, although is at its most productive from December to March. Glaucous and Iceland Gulls are annual visitors in varying numbers, while American Herring Gull has been recorded.
Local Weather
Birding Sites in the Rossaveel Area
Additional Site Details
Directions
From Galway city, take the R336 coast road west for c.30km. Rossaveal is well-signposted off this road, for it is popular with tourists taking the Aran Islands ferry. Gulls can be found anywhere around the port or surrounding harbour, while the small lough at L967251 is a favoured area for bathing and loafing.Parking
There is plenty of parking around the harbour, although a small fee may be necessary.Site Photographs
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British & Irish Records Archive Rossaveel
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