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Description
Ferrybank is part of the Wexford Harbour area which is famous for its waterbird populations. This particular part is easy to access from Wexford Town and provides an opportunity to see many species on the shore and out in the harbour itself.
In this part of the harbour, Kerceréce, Örvös bukó, Búbos vöcsök and Jeges búvár can be regularly seen in winter. Feketenyakú vöcsök, Füles vöcsök and Sarki búvár have also been seen from here on occasion (a telescope is recommended for the harbour).
The rock armour features at Ferrybank are regularly used for roosting at hide tide, where hundreds and sometimes thousands of waders can be seen including Nagy goda, Bíbic and Csigaforgató.
During the breeding season, Foltos nádiposzáta, cserregő nádiposzáta and Guvat nest in the reedbeds. There is also a small partifecske colony establishing itself on the eroded cliff face. All of the Irish Tern species can also be seen around Ferrybank, particularly during the post-breeding season period.
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Access
The Ferrybank area is within walking distance of Wexford Town. There is parking available next to the Riverbank House Hotel. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.