EAST COAST NATURE RESERVE

BirdWatch Ireland is restoring a wetland nature reserve in Blackditch, Newcasle as part of a four year project to protect rare waterbirds and fen habitat and to provide access to the visiting public.

An assortment of different birds can be spotted here including the Little Egret, Kingfishers, Greenland White-Fronted Geese, and Whopper Swans. The Reserve is made up of reeds, willow and large groups sedge – providing shelter and hiding places for many different species of birds.

Access to the reserve is presently limited to supervised open days and school visits.