Isle of Muck | Reserves and species

This impressive island nature reserve, off Islandmagee in Co. Antrim, contains the third largest colony of cliff-nesting seabirds in Northern Ireland. Kittiwake, guillemot, fulmar and razorbill all breed here and peregrine falcons commonly hunt over the island. You can catch sight of puffins, otters, common and grey seals and porpoises offshore. The populations of breeding sea birds on the island are monitored by our staff on an annual basis.

Reserve details

Trust:

Ulster Wildlife

Trust Website:

http://www.ulsterwildlife.org

Size:

5.57

Short Description:

A majestic island with the third largest colony of cliff-nesting seabirds in Northern Ireland

Smartphone Description:

This wonderful island has the third largest colony of cliff-nesting seabirds in Northern Ireland. Kittiwakes, guillemots, fulmars and razorbills all breed here and peregrine falcons commonly hunt over the island. You can see puffins, otters, grey and common seal or cetaceans offshore.

Location

Address:

Portmuck

Town:

Islandmagee

County:

Antrim

Postcode:

BT40 3PG

Grid ref:

NW607555

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

Open at all times but access by permission only, contact Ulster Wildlife. Boat required

Toilets:

Yes Toilets

Disabled toilet:

Disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Access:

Members with Permit

Access info:

ground nesting birds

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

Parking available at jetty at Portmuck (Toilets are here)

Walking information:

Boat required to get to this island, no paths, difficult cliff top terrain, steep climbs

Contact details

Reserve manager:

Ulster Wildlife

Reserve phone number:

028 9045 4094

Reserve email address:

naturereserves@ulsterwildlife.org

Photos

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Best time to visit

Start:

July

End:

August

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve