nature reserves wexford

A dyke, built in the 1840's, created over 1,000 hectares of mudflats and islands which now form a world renowned wildfowl reserve. Nearly half the world's population of Greenland white-fronted geese winter here where the reeds and shallows harbour over 190 species of water-fowl and waders.
There's an information centre where illustrations of the main species to be seen in this natural wonderland are displayed. Along the entrance driveways are 'hides' from which the wild fowl can be v...

The reserve is part owned by the Irish Wildbird Conservancy, and run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. One third of the world's population of Greenland white Fronted Geese over winter here.

International figures of Brent Geese are to be seen, and thousands of other duck and wader species winter here too. Excellent viewing facilities with hides and observation tower. Visitor centre open daily, free admission. Guided tour on request....