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Description
The shallow river running along the northern edge of the mixed woodland of Forrestalstown Wood is a great spot to see White-throated Dipper and occasionally Grey Wagtail. The woodland holds a good variety of species including Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Jay, Long-tailed Tit, Eurasian Treecreeper and Goldcrest.
In spring and summer one can find Blackcap , Willow Warbler and Common Chiffchaff plus a number of other common woodland birds in a quiet and peaceful environment. Overhead, look out for Common Buzzard, Common Raven and the occasional Peregrine Falcon.
Details
Access
Access the area from Enniscorthy by following the N30 west towards New Ross and Waterford. Around 5.5 km out, turn right onto the R730. Continue for just over 3 km before turning left onto a minor road. Follow this road, keeping right as the road forks after about half a kilometre. Continue for another kilometre before turning left and then left again just under 2 km later. After crossing the Boro river after only a few metres there is a small car park on your left where you can begin your walk.
Exploring along the river and up into the woodland should take 2 to 3 hours. White-throated Dipper can generally be found in the shallow areas of the river past the fork in the main river path (the right hand path takes you up into the wood).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , River , AgricultureConditions
HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Look out for the fairy tree in the south west (highest) area of the wood!