Wildlife in Iveragh

Get to know Iveragh’s iconic plants and animals in preparation for your visit.

Birdwatching

From the Ireland’s largest bird of prey - the White-tailed Sea Eagle, to Europe’s smallest bird - the Goldcrest, Iveragh’s birdlife has something to interest amateurs and experts alike!

Ringed plover running
Wheatear Abbey Island
Derrynane

Plants

In woodlands, bogs, meadows, hedgerows, stone walls or at the coast – Iveragh is home to so many fascinating plants.

Bog asphodel flower
hogs head spider web on knapweed
summer woodland plant landscape

Marine Life

Beneath the waves, in shallow bays, tidal wetlands or the smallest rockpools – Iveragh’s marine life has always intrigued residents and visitors alike.

Aurelia aurita The Moon Jellyfish
Humpback Breaching
Plankton photo

Other Wildlife

Encounters with our native insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals make exploring Iveragh all the more rewarding!

Kerry Otter
speckled wood
Skellig way lizard

Top 10 Wildlife of Iveragh

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