With it's long coastline stretching out into the Atlantic, the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry is a great place to look for whales and dolphins from land. Surrounded by Dingle Bay, Kenmare Bay, and the open ocean and with numerous headlands and islands, wherever you are on Iveragh, you won't be far from the sea. In this video, a marine biologist will give you hints and tips about watching from land.
The Iveragh Peninsula in south Kerry is home to Ireland's only native reptile: the common lizard. These small, shy animals are found in our stone walls, bogs, dunes, and farmland. Learn about them here and then keep an eye out when you're out exploring Iveragh!
The Iveragh peninsula is home to the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, which makes it a haven for helpful, insect-eating bats. Since this video was produced, the whiskered bat has been recorded on Iveragh, which means that all 9 Irish species are present on the peninsula! Learn about where to find bats, how to identify them, and listen to some of their echolocating calls.
At any time of year, there are many iconic plants and animals to discover on the Iveragh Peninsula. From migrating birds, carnivorous bog plants, colourful pollinators and secretive toads, it was difficult to select a top 10.
The Iveragh peninsula in South Kerry is a haven for birds who live in the many habitats on the peninsula, who visit to feed for the mild winter, or who come here to breed during the summer. Many others pass over on their long migrations in spring and autumn. Wetlands, uplands, freshwater, low intensity farmland, woodland, offshore islands and the Atlantic coastline offer spectacular opportunities for birdwatching on Iveragh.