Bog Meadows


Bog Meadows is an area on the outskirts of west Belfast of 47 acres of grassland and woodland managed by the Ulster Wildlife Trust - grid reference: J3172.. The M1 motorway passes through this area. To the west of the area lies Milltown Cemetery and St. Louise's Comprehensive College. To the east of the motorway is the Boucher Road area now mostly drained land with industrial units in the grounds along with underdeveloped areas. It is drained by the Blackstaff River.

Wildlife records

Flora: Ophioglossum vulgatum L. ; Rorippa palustris Besser ; Sagina nodosa Fenzl ; Carex pseudocyperus L. ; Carex pendula Huds; Carex strigosa Huds; Glyceria plicata Fr.; Bromus racemosus L.
Fauna: Insects and sticklebacks are common along the drainage channels along with frogs, smooth newts. The birds recorded include coot, dabchick, teal, mallard, tufted duck and moorhen are to be found on the open water along with heron, water rail and snipe at the water's edge. Other small birds such as European goldfinch, reed bunting, stonechat and sedge warbler have also been recorded.

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