Descripción
Diverse habitats offer a wide range of species within a small area close to Enniscorthy Town. River birds such as Martín Pescador Común , Zampullín Común , Garza Real and Garceta Común can be seen regularly.
Alders along the first part of the trail often hold Jilguero Lúgano and Pardillo Alpino in winter while the same season sees the flooded fields hold large flocks of Avefría Europea and Chorlito Dorado Europeo along with Cerceta Común , Ánade azulón and occasionally Silbón Europeo. Spring migration can bring Andarríos Chico and Archibebe Común.
Further along the trail, the scrub holds Tarabilla común whilst the woods nearby have Busardo ratonero and Arrendajo Euroasiático.
The first section up until the bridge is wheelchair accessible and most species should be viable from this stretch.
It is also worth taking a look at the river area both between and a little beyond the two bridges in the centre of Enniscorthy town for Lavandera Cascadeña, Mirlo-acuático Europeo, Garza Real and gulls, at low tide.
Otters and grey seals (at high tide) are both seen regularly even close to the town.
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Accesso
In Enniscorthy, park in the car park next to the children's playground near the Riverside Hotel and follow the obvious riverside path. The alders along this first stretch should be investigated for finches in winter. Just before the bridge over the tributary the area of scrub and woodland to the right following the Urrin tributary should be explored also - a Martinete Común was once seen along this tributary and the area is also good for Martín Pescador Común and Papamoscas Gris. The flooded fields are best viewed from the bridge and a telescope is useful.
The trail continues along the river through a scrubby area before finishing at an impassable flooded area, though there is access up into the woodland area when dry.