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Overview
The curiously named Ireland's Eye is a small island close to Dublin that holds important seabird colonies including the most recently established gannetry in Ireland.
The island has grass-covered slopes with steep cliffs on the north-eastern side and there is a rocky stack offshore.
Birds
Notable Species
In addition to Northern Gannet there are breeding Northern Fulmar and Manx Shearwater, Great Cormorant and Shag, Common Guillemot and Black Guillemot, Razorbill and a few pairs of Atlantic Puffin.
Gulls such as Kittiwake, Great Black-backed Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull and European Herring Gull also breed as well as Oystercatcher and Ringed Plover.
In winter Pale-bellied Brent Goose and Greylag Goose feed on the grassland.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
Northern Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Northern Gannet, Great Cormorant, European Shag, Greylag Goose, Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Common Shelduck, Oystercatcher, Ringed Plover, Lesser Black-backed Gull, European Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Atlantic Puffin, Common Whitethroat
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
The birds of Ireland's Eye are best seen by hiring a boat from Howth Harbour and rounding the island.
Contact Details
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External Links
- Dublin Tourist Information
- Birdwatch Ireland; Ireland's Eye
- Howth Harbour and Ireland's Eye on Google Maps
Content and images originally posted by Steve
