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© BirdWatch Mayo
2010
Ballycroy National Park and Nephin OS Discovery Series - Map No 23


Description:
Situated in the North West of Mayo. This park is both an SPA and SAC and is Ireland's sixth National Park. It has a wide variety of habitats including blanket bog, heath, low mountains, lakes and river.
The National Park Visitors Centre is due to open in 2009 and will provide educational facilities and a viewing area. It will be situated in Ballycroy (between Mulranny and Bangor on the N59)

Neighbouring Sites:
Mulranny
Carrowmore Lake


Birds to be seen or heard include:

All Year
Red Grouse, Dipper, Woodcock, Ravens and raptors including Peregrine Falcon, Kestrels and Sparrowhawks

Winter
Greenland White-fronted Geese, Whooper Swan, Golden Plover, Hen Harrier


Further Details on this Park are available from:
http://www.ballycroynationalpark.ie



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