WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
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Overview
Home to the largest collection of native and exotic water-birds in Ireland. Comfortable hides enable you to watch the splendour of migratory waders and wildfowl. Beautiful landscaped gardens and fine paintings by local artists can also be seen. Thousands of birds migrate to the reserve in winter and birdwatch mornings are held on the last Thursday of every month. The Centre's effluent is treated in a reed bed filtration system which can be seen on one walk. Check website for details of various events throughout the year.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open daily Nov-Jan, 10-4.30; Feb-Jun & Sep-Oct 10-5; Jul-Aug 10-5. Closed 24-25 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
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