East Coast Nature Reserve, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
The East Coast Nature Reserve is located near Newcastle in Co. Wicklow. It was opened in 2009 and is managed by BirdWatch Ireland.
Covering an area of 92 hectares, the East Coast Nature Reserve forms part of the extensive Murrough Wetlands, an important coastal wetland complex which is designated as a Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation.
Originally, the grasslands were intensively farmed with tree-lined watercourses and a conifer plantation growing within the fen. Now, following management through an EU LIFE project between 2003 and 2007, the East Coast Nature Reserve offers a variety of habitats including rare calcareous fen, wet grasslands and birch woodland, all of which can all be explored on foot through marked walking trails and 3 observation hides.
The East Coast Nature Reserve is an important refuge for wetland plants and birds. The calcareous fen is the most important habitat for rare flora whilst the wet grasslands and birch woodland provide crucial nesting and feeding areas for birds.
Date: 29th January 2020
Location: East Coast Nature Reserve, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Covering an area of 92 hectares, the East Coast Nature Reserve forms part of the extensive Murrough Wetlands, an important coastal wetland complex which is designated as a Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation.
Originally, the grasslands were intensively farmed with tree-lined watercourses and a conifer plantation growing within the fen. Now, following management through an EU LIFE project between 2003 and 2007, the East Coast Nature Reserve offers a variety of habitats including rare calcareous fen, wet grasslands and birch woodland, all of which can all be explored on foot through marked walking trails and 3 observation hides.
The East Coast Nature Reserve is an important refuge for wetland plants and birds. The calcareous fen is the most important habitat for rare flora whilst the wet grasslands and birch woodland provide crucial nesting and feeding areas for birds.
Date: 29th January 2020
Location: East Coast Nature Reserve, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
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