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Ferrybank

Wexford  >  Ireland

A nice birdwatching spot overlooking Wexford Harbour if visiting or staying in Wexford Town.

Added* by Luke Lambert
Most recent update 23 января 2026

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, Гоголь, Длинноносый крохаль, Чомга and Черноклювая гагара can be regularly seen in winter. Черношейная поганка, Красношейная поганка and Чернозобая гагара 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 Большой веретенник, Чибис and Кулик-сорока.

During the breeding season, Камышевка-барсучок, Тростниковая камышевка and Водяной пастушок nest in the reedbeds. There is also a small Береговушка 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.

Details

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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