Thursday, March 18, 2010
Visit Cloghy Rocks Nature Reserve
As the Strangford Lough tide ebbs, seals haul out to rest on this group of rocks. Both Common and Grey seals may be easily viewed. Common seals favour the site for breeding, with pups being born in July. Energetic displays by males can be seen prior to mating in August.The reserve covers a large area of foreshore between the high and low water marks. The variety of habitats, from rocks to fine