Birdwatching in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's birdwatching turns on water: Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Britain and Ireland, and Strangford Lough draws almost the entire Svalbard population of light-bellied brent geese each autumn.

Map of reserves in Northern Ireland

25 kmCastle EspieCastle Espie (WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust))Oxford IslandOxford Island (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council)Rathlin Island Seabird CentreRathlin Island Seabird Centre (RSPB)Lower Lough ErneLower Lough Erne (RSPB)
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Counties