Ballaugh Curraghs SC363951

The Island’s most extensive area of marshland with a rich growth of willow and birch and scattered rushy meadows. Minor sign-posted roads lead into the Curragh from A14 N of Sulby and A10 N of Ballaugh. Park at SC363951 by the Killane River or at SC359957 and follow the boardwalk SE to the Manx Nature Conservation Trust hide. Greylag Goose, Teal, Water Rail, Woodcock, Raven (all year). Grasshopper Warbler, Blackcap, Siskin, Redpoll (summer). Largest Hen Harrier roost in Western Europe - up to 80 birds with 20-40 quite usual, also Peregrine and Merlin. View from hide starting 90 mins before sunset October to March.