Meenachullion Bog

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Meenachullion Bog

  • Country: 
    Ireland
  • Site number: 
    475
  • Area: 
    194 ha
  • Designation date: 
    30-05-1990
  • Coordinates: 
    54°54'N 08°07'W
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Overview

Meenachullion Bog. 30/05/90; Donegal; 194 ha; 54°54'N 008°07'W. Nature Reserve. An area of lowland blanket bog and part of the headwaters of a major tributary of the Gweebarra River. The blanket bog grades into wet grassy heath and includes fenland and several small pool and lake complexes. Various breeding birds use the site and a small flock of the globally vulnerable goose Anser albifrons flavirostris occurs in winter. Ramsar site no. 475.

Administrative region: 
Donegal

  • National legal designation: 
    • nature reserve
  • Last publication date: 
    30-05-1990

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