Birdwatching in County Down

County Down wraps around Strangford Lough, a sea lough so rich that it takes almost the entire Svalbard population of light-bellied brent geese each autumn.

wetland reserves in County Downwheelchair-accessible reserves in County Down

Map of reserves in County Down

25 kmCastle EspieCastle Espie (WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust))
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Castle Espie

Comber, County Down · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

wetlandwheelchair accessible£8.18 adult

Towns with reserves

All reserves in County Down

Castle Espie

Comber, County Down · WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust)

wetlandwheelchair accessible£8.18 adult

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