Beskrivning
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. Kricka, Smådopping, vattenrall, enkelbeckasin, gräshoppsångare, sävsångare and Sävsparv all breed on the fen. In the surrounding woodlands, svarthätta, gransångare, lövsångare and grå flugsnappare all breed and skogsduva have been recorded in the surrounding farmland.
The fen is also the best place in Kildare to see brun kärrhök, 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.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
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.
Terräng och habitat
Spridda träd och buskar , Våtmark , Jordbruk , VassarFörhållanden
PlattRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Sommar , VårBästa tid för ett besök
Vår , VårsträckRutt
Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , Bil , RullstolFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
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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