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Copyright | | Belfast
Lough is an oasis in the heart of the city, just 10 minutes from the city centre.
So
it's a surprise to find that this is the richest bird reserve in the whole of
Ireland in the middle of one of the country's most heavily industrialised areas.
| |  | City parks are easy and fun places to watch wildlife
during the winter months. Visit other city park locations and find out more about
what they can offer. | |  | - Our city parks offer amazing opportunities
for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips from the Nature's Calendar team
on bird watching and deer spotting?
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Lough - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Belfast
Lough Nature Reserve, Harbour Estate,
Belfast. | | Telephone: | 02891
479009 | | e-mail | RSPB
- belfast.lough@rspb.org.uk | | Key
attractions: | RSPB winter wildlife walks and year-round
events. Visitor centre, hides and regular winter events. Boat trips, walking,
sailing.
Also check out the wildlife reserve at nearby Portmore Loch. Staff
are always on hand to answer questions and help visitors use the binoculars and
telescopes provided. | | Essential
kit: | Binoculars and telescopes for bird watching. | | Nature
watching: | Winter - wintering wildfowl. | | Access: | Good
access for wheelchair users to the observation room and one outdoor viewpoint.
One hide is inaccessible to wheelchair users. Disabled toilet. | | Getting
there: | The Belfast Lough nature reserve is located
within Belfast Harbour Estate. The two entrances are signposted along the A2. | | Opening
times: | The two outdoor hides at Belfast Lough
nature reserve are always open. The heated observation room is open Tuesday to
Sunday 9am-5pm. Rangers are on hand daily except Christmas Day. | | Charges: | No
entrance charge. |
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