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Description
The Ridge of Cappard is part of the Slieve Blooms Mountain range straddling the Laois and Offaly border. This mountain range has some of the most important breeding populations of Busard Saint-Martin and Lagopède d'Écosse in Ireland. Both species can be seen when walking through this part of the mountain range, and witnessing sky dancing Busard Saint-Martin on a sunny spring morning is one of the greatest Irish wildlife spectacles.
The trail described here follows the boardwalk and beyond to The Stony Man. The boardwalk (blue route) runs for 2 km through heath and bogland. It's possible to continue on beyond the bordwalk and walk to The Stony Man along the Slieve Bloom Way (yellow route). The Stony Man is a stone cairn, and this spot provides an excellent vantage point over the surrounding landscape. Lagopède d'Écosse can be encountered while walking along the boardwalk and scanning the surrounding area from multiple locations is the best way of seeing Busard Saint-Martin. Other species that can be readily encountered include Pipit farlouse, Tarier pâtre and Bruant des roseaux. Pluvier doré can be seen in the winter months and during the spring migration period, while Coucou gris and Traquet motteux can be seen in the spring and summer months.
There are other routes that pass through the nearby woodlands and by the River Barrow. Cincle plongeur has been seen on the river while Bec-croisé des sapins, Pic épeiche and Grimpereau des bois can be found in the woodlands. Faucon émerillon also breed on the Slieve Blooms and there is potential for the species to be spotted on the ridge. The area in general is under-birded and there is potential for much more to be discovered!
Détails
Accès
The Ridge of Cappard is part of the Slieve Blooms Mountain range and located about 12 km west of the town of Mountmellick. There is a car park at the trailhead. Press P on the map for directions to the car park.
Terrain et Habitat
Forêt , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Montagnes , Landes/bruyèresConditions
Montagneux , Paysage ouvertBoucle
OuiAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
NonSaison idéale pour observer
EtéMeilleure période pour une visite
PrintempsItinéraire
Sentier étroit , Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
Durée de la marcheAccessible via
A pied , Voiture , VéloObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonInformations supplémentaires
It is best to visit early in the morning to see the most species or when it is quiet as the trails and boardwalk here are popular with walkers and hikers. As with all upland areas, check the weather beforehand and do not venture on the trails when there is heavy fog or the weather is unsuitable. Please also stick to the boardwalk and trails to help protect the sensitive habitats and species found here.