Lough Boora Parklands

Lough Boora Parklands has long been known as an excellent bird watching location.  In a recent article featuring in the Midland Tribune 5th November ‘09, author Derek Fanning pays tribute to the parklands, its history, landscape and the diverse bird species which can be found there. 

A group of ten people led by Alex Copland of Birdwatch Ireland paid the parklands a visit on Sunday 1st November ’09, to see the many winter migrant birds. The birds have migrated from colder locations seeking warmer climates and more food. The whooper swans have arrived from Iceland and the lapwings from Scotland, Scandinavia and Iceland. 

The rewards of this particular outing to the parklands Mr Fanning described as “experiencing beauty and a haven of peace”, he also goes on to describe Lough Boora Parklands as having “a treasure on our doorstep in this sanctuary for wildlife, which represents a positive environmental story”.   

It is recommended to go bird watching on a day in which the weather is reasonable good, between the hours of 1 and 3pm for the best views.