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Description
Diverse habitats offer a wide range of species within a small area close to Enniscorthy Town. River birds such as Common Kingfisher , Little Grebe , Grey Heron and Little Egret can be seen regularly.
Alders along the first part of the trail often hold Eurasian Siskin and Lesser Redpoll in winter while the same season sees the flooded fields hold large flocks of Northern Lapwing and European Golden Plover along with Common Teal , Mallard and occasionally Eurasian Wigeon. Spring migration can bring Common Sandpiper and Common Redshank.
Further along the trail, the scrub holds European Stonechat whilst the woods nearby have Common Buzzard and Eurasian Jay.
The first section up until the bridge is wheelchair accessible and most species should be viable from this stretch.
It is also worth taking a look at the river area both between and a little beyond the two bridges in the centre of Enniscorthy town for Grey Wagtail, White-throated Dipper, Grey Heron and gulls, at low tide.
Otters and grey seals (at high tide) are both seen regularly even close to the town.
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Access
In Enniscorthy, park in the car park next to the children's playground near the Riverside Hotel and follow the obvious riverside path. The alders along this first stretch should be investigated for finches in winter. Just before the bridge over the tributary the area of scrub and woodland to the right following the Urrin tributary should be explored also - a Black-crowned Night Heron was once seen along this tributary and the area is also good for Common Kingfisher and Spotted Flycatcher. The flooded fields are best viewed from the bridge and a telescope is useful.
The trail continues along the river through a scrubby area before finishing at an impassable flooded area, though there is access up into the woodland area when dry.