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Pollardstown Fen

Kildare  >  Ireland

The largest remaining spring fed fen in Ireland with nice birdwatching opportunities.

Añadido* por Luke Lambert
Última actualización 23 enero 2026

Descripción

Pollardstown Fen is recognised as an internationally important fen ecosystem and many birds breed here. A walk along the boardwalk on an early spring morning is awash with singing birds. Cerceta Común, Zampullín Común, Rascón Europeo, Agachadiza común, Buscarla Pintoja, Carricerín Común and Escribano Palustre all breed on the fen. In the surrounding woodlands, Curruca Capirotada, Mosquitero Común, Mosquitero Musical and Papamoscas Gris all breed and Paloma Zurita have been recorded in the surrounding farmland.

The fen is also the best place in Kildare to see Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, with the species recorded sporadically in the last number of years. The area is under-birded and there is potential for many more interesting discoveries.

Detalles

Accesso

Pollardstown Fen is located west of Newbridge. There is a looped boardwalk just over 1 km long running through part of the fen. There is a car park at the start of the trail. Press P on the map for directions to the car park. It is possible to cycle here from Newbridge train station and takes about 20 minutes.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal , Agricultura , Cañizos

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Verano , Primavera

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

The fen is also rich with invertebrates and is well known for its butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. Viviparous Lizard can also sometimes be spotted on the boardwalk.

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