Durnesh Lough

Durnesh Lough
Durnesh Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Donegal
Coordinates 54°34′15″N 8°11′4″W / 54.57083°N 8.18444°W / 54.57083; -8.18444Coordinates: 54°34′15″N 8°11′4″W / 54.57083°N 8.18444°W / 54.57083; -8.18444
Lake type lagoon
Catchment area 15.10 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.6 km (1 mi)
Max. width 1.0 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area 0.70 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Average depth 1 m (3 ft 3 in)
Max. depth 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
Surface elevation 0 m (0 ft)
References [1][2][3]

Durnesh Lough is a sedimentary lagoon in the northwest of Ireland. It is located on the coast of south County Donegal.

Geography

Durnesh Lough is located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) north of Ballyshannon on the R231 road, just past the village of Rossnowlagh. It measures about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long north–south and 1.0 km (0.6 mi) wide.[1]

Hydrology

Durnesh Lough is separated from the sea by sand dunes. An artificial channel flowing to the sea admits some seawater. A small number of streams enter the lagoon.[4]

Natural history

Fish species in Durnesh Lough include sand goby, flounder, rudd, three-spined stickleback, sea trout and the critically endangered European eel.[4] Otters are also present. The lagoon forms the main part of the Durnesh Lough Special Area of Conservation.[3]

Durnesh Lough is also part of the Durnesh Lough Important Bird Area. Significant species wintering here include mute swan, whooper swan and tundra swan.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Google (17 Mar 2016). "Durnesh Lake" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 17 Mar 2016.
  2. ↑ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 17. Retrieved 17 Mar 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Durnesh Lough SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 17 Mar 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Durnesh Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. 2009. Retrieved 17 Mar 2016.
  5. ↑ "Birdlife Data Zone: Durnesh Lough". BirdLife International. 2000. Retrieved 17 Mar 2014.
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