Tralee Bay Nature Reserve - New Bird Observatory
Today I happened to visit Blennerville again, and right opposite the famous windmill there is now a newly erected bird viewing hide with great explanatory signs. Although situated right beside the well frequented N86 (the main Tralee - Dingle connection) there is a surprising variety of bird species on display, for the intertidal areas of the River Lee at the Tralee Bay Nature Reserve are known to be very important feeding grounds for many seasonal seabirds.
The panoramic picture below shows the view from the hide over the flood plains of the River Lee, with the N86 to the left (on the other bank of the river) and the old railway line to the right. The other photo is taken from the exact same position, but with the camera pointed backwards in the direction of the Blennerville Windmill on the other side of the road. You really can’t miss the observatory:
And finally, below you can find two links to images of the explanatory displays provided. The pictures are not scaled down to a smaller size, so you should be able to read the information from the images:
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Never knew this was a Bird Viewing hide. I even had a picnic here. Thanks
Comment by dc — January 10, 2009 @ 1:20 am