North Slob, Nature reserve in County Wexford, Ireland
North Slob is a nature reserve made from reclaimed mudflats at the River Slaney estuary in County Wexford. The landscape consists of protected wetlands and farmland situated below sea level.
A work relief project during the 1840s famine led to the construction of a sea wall that transformed the harbour area into farmland. This change created new habitat that later became a protected nature reserve.
The reserve demonstrates how traditional farming and bird conservation work together in daily operations. Visitors see a place where agricultural life and nature protection coexist naturally.
An observation tower and several hides throughout the reserve offer good spots for watching wildlife. Visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing since the open landscape can be exposed to wind and rain.
The location is linked to the creation of Guinness World Records when a debate about the fastest game bird arose during a 1951 hunting gathering. This casual argument sparked the idea for the famous record book.
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