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The guided walk will be a loop within Lough Boora Discovery Park<\/strong>. We will walk, talk and look at wetland development on Bord na M\u00f3na cutaway peatlands<\/strong>. There is generally some nice bird species in the area with the possibility of Little Egret, Mallard, Teal, Snipe and even the spectacular Hen Harrier!<\/p>\n The Bord na M\u00f3na Ecology Team will be guide the walk which will on paved tracks \u2013 walking boots or shoes should be sufficient<\/strong>. The ground vegetation in some areas may be wet but we will avoid soft ground. Dress for the weather<\/strong>. The walk will take approximately 2 hours. <\/p>\n Meet at the northern end of Boora Lake, at the former railway crossing. 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