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Description
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. Rață mică, Corcodel mic, Cârstel de baltă, Becațină comună, Grelușel pătat, Lăcar mic and Presură de stuf all breed on the fen. In the surrounding woodlands, Silvie cu cap negru, Pitulice mică, Pitulice fluierătoare and Muscar sur all breed and Porumbel de scorbură have been recorded in the surrounding farmland.
The fen is also the best place in Kildare to see Erete de stuf, 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.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Agriculture , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Summer , SpringBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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.