Belfast Lough Bird Reserve Reopens Tomorrow

17th February 2015

#BelfastLough - Belfast's Window on Wildlife is the new name for the RSPB's nature reserve on Belfast Lough, which reopens tomorrow (Wednesday 18 February).

As Birdwatch reports, the opening comes after an extensive refurbishment project that will allow visitors to have even better views of the various species of seabirds and water fowl that use the reserve for feeding and breeding.

The new visitor and interpretive centre offers panoramic views of the lagoon, with binoculars and telescopes available – not to mention RSPB staff to help with identifying species.

RSPB members, meanwhile, will be able to benefit from new hides allowing for stunning close-up photography.

And later in spring, a sand martin bank and a swift tower will be installed to provide new homes for those important birds.

Birdwatch has much more on the story HERE.

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