Lodge
Copeland Bird Observatory
Outside, 16 km from Strangford Loughby Copeland Bird Observatory
Self-catering accommodation for up to 23 in the converted ruins of the old lighthouse on Lighthouse Island, one of the Copeland Islands. Most visits run from Friday evening to Sunday by boat from Donaghadee, and you must book in advance through the bookings secretary; bring food and a sleeping bag.
Details
- Feeding not stated
- Baiting not stated
- No captive animals
- Language
- English
Months
- January, open
- February, open
- March, open
- April, open
- May, open
- June, open
- July, open
- August, open
- September, open
- October, open
- November, open
- December, open
Year round or not stated
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in London time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 08:43– | 15:22– | 7h 51m7 h 51 min | 14° |
| Feb | 07:50– | 16:37– | 9h 46m9 h 46 min | 23° |
| Mar | 06:43– | 17:38– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 33° |
| Apr | 06:26– | 19:37– | 14h 6m14 h 6 min | 45° |
| May | 05:23– | 20:27– | 16h 6m16 h 6 min | 54° |
| Jun | 04:53– | 21:00– | 17h 16m17 h 16 min | 59° |
| Jul | 05:13– | 20:52– | 16h 45m16 h 45 min | 57° |
| Aug | 06:04– | 20:04– | 14h 57m14 h 57 min | 49° |
| Sep | 07:00– | 18:52– | 12h 44m12 h 44 min | 38° |
| Oct | 07:57– | 17:34– | 10h 33m10 h 33 min | 27° |
| Nov | 07:59– | 15:20– | 8h 27m8 h 27 min | 17° |
| Dec | 08:47– | 14:43– | 7h 16m7 h 16 min | 12° |