Birdwatching at Saltee islands

The Saltee Islands, St. George's Channel consisting of the Great and Little Saltee, are situated approximately 5 kilometers off the coast of Kilmore Quay Co.Wexford. The larger island Great Saltee is the most famous bird sanctuary in Ireland and is very popular with both day-trippers and birdwatchers alike. These Islands are privately owned and are one of the world's major bird sanctuaries.

The Saltees are a haven for sea birds, nurturing an impressive array of birds, from Gannets and Gulls to Puffins and Manx Shearwaters. They also lie on an important migratory route and a popular stopping-off place for spring and autumn migrants. The Great Saltee also has a breeding population of Grey Seals, one of the very few in eastern Ireland. Up to 120 animals are present in autumn and up to 20 pups are produced annually.

The Saltees are among the ancient islands of Europe, based on Pre-Cambrian bedrock i.e. between 600 and 2000 million years old. Primitive Stone Age man first settled there before history was recorded and carved out an existence. As long ago as 3,500 to 2,000 B.C. there were people on the islands.

ロモグラファー:

neja

アップロード日:

2014-07-11

タグ:

birds birdwatching cliffs colours fauna ireland islands nature rocks saltee sea water

カメラ:

Nikon F55

フィルム:

Lomography Color Negative 400 (35mm) （オンラインショップで販売中）

都市:

Wexford

国 / 地域:

Ireland

年:

2014

時間:

noon

アルバム:

Saltee islands, Ireland

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