Little Skellig
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Little Skellig (Irish: Sceilig Bheag) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, 11 km south-west of Valentia Island in County Kerry, Ireland.[2]
Geography
Little Skellig is the smaller of the two Skellig Islands, the other being Skellig Michael, 1 km to the south-west.[1] The island has a large bird population, including a colony of northern gannets which is the largest in Ireland,[1] and one of the largest in the world.[2] The island, together with Skellig Michael, is the centre of a 364 ha Important Bird Area established by BirdWatch Ireland in 2000.[1]
Access
Landing on Little Skellig is not permitted.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d BirdWatch Ireland. "The Skelligs: Great Skellig and Little Skellig". BirdLife International. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ a b c BirdWatch Ireland (2011). "Little Skellig, Co. Kerry". BirdWatch Ireland. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ Birdwatch Ireland - Little Skellig
51°46′N 10°32′W / 51.767°N 10.533°W
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