Lough Neagh 'alive with birds'

28 January 2009 -

Lough Neagh is home to some wonderful examples of nature in Northern Ireland, John Scovell, the Royal Society for Protection of Birds' Portmore Lough Reserve warden has told the Irish Times.

He told the news provider the area is home to huge flocks of birds, with the Lapwing and Golden Plover species particularly prevalent.

In addition, Greylag geese and Whooper swans also populate the lough, as do wintering ducks which have helped establish the area as a prime location for seeing a wide range of different birds.

Mr Scovell told the publication all the species which inhabit the reserve provide a wonderful show of colour and sound, which fans of nature in Northern Ireland will love.

"Check out all open fields of short grassland or quiet stretches of exposed shoreline around Lough Neagh to see such a breathtaking spectacle," he added.

In other nature news, large numbers Bohemian Waxwing birds have made Belfast's trees and shrubs their temporary home, the BBC recently reported.