Tramore Back Strand (Cúl Trá)

Ireland / Waterford / Tramore /
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This site lies a little east of Tramore town in County Waterford. It comprises a medium sized estuary sheltered from the open sea by a long, shingle spit, with high dunes. The area of the SPA (Special Protected Area), known as the Back Strand, empties almost completely at low tide. It is connected to the outer bay and sea by narrows at Rinneshark.
The Back Strand at Tramore is a tidal lagoon, popular with beach fishermen - but also with wild birds - notably Brent Geese, Red-throated Loons and Bar-tailed Godwits - for whom it is a winter habitat of international importance. It has partial international protected status.

Originally the site of Tramore Racecourse and Tramore Golf Club.
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Coordinates:   52°9'38"N   7°6'4"W
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