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Saltee Islands, Ireland

cover photo by Pepo27

Location added by RobyPagliero

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 52.117221, -6.617238 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The Saltee Islands (in Italian Salted Islands) are a pair of small islands located 5 km off the south coast of the county of Wexford in Ireland. The islands, the Grande Saltee and the Piccola Saltee (not open to visitors), have been privately owned and uninhabited for many years. Because of the waters that surround it rather dangerous, the area is known as the Cemetery of the Thousand Ships. The islands form one of the most important ornithological sanctuaries in Ireland and are a resting place for migrants in spring and autumn. find many species of seabirds, including goslings, cormorants, puffins, guillemots and magpies and seagulls. On the Grande Saltee there is also a population of gray seals. The area also offers ideas for landscape photography.

Recommended equipment : Long telephoto for birds, although it is possible to get close enough to the colony of sule (less wary); wide angle for landscapes.

Best months : In August we could observe especially the goslings. In spring and in the first summer months, other species of birds can also be seen.

How to get there : The only way is to contact Mr. Declan Bates (declanbates@eircom.net), who accompanies you on the great Saltee with his boats, starting from Kilmore Quay. It is advisable to stay in the area to be in the morning already at the port. Since there is not a pier on the island, it disembarks with the help of canoes.

Visits : The excursion costs 25 euros / person and lasts 4 hours.

Notes : The visit is possible only if the weather conditions allow it. There are no services of any kind on the island.

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