Explore The Rich Flora And Fauna Of County Wicklow, Ireland
With twenty-six land mammals and about 400 species of birds, Ireland has a lot to offer for those wishing to come to the Emerald Isle and explore some of the flora and fauna, and there is no better place to start than County Wicklow.
Indeed, Wicklow is located on the County Dublin border, and can be easily reached by car from the city centre. Wicklow has stunning landscapes and incredible views, with a variety of plants and animals, and it is the perfect location for anyone looking for a day tour or day trip from Dublin City.
Joseph Quinn, a tour guide with Walkabout Wicklow, recommends that visitors keep a look out for some of the more common plants and animals in the County, although many of them may not be native. He states that Deer are quite common, as are the red fox, badger, and hare, which can all be observed for those with enough patience, and in the right place at the right time.
The magnificent golden coloured gorse and purple heather will impress any visitor, as will the small numbers of oak, Scots pine, and a host of other tree types and forests. The areas of desolate bog land and rugged mountains make any visit to Wicklow a truly unforgettable experience.
Wild flowers are also in abundance, and a day tour to Glendalough in County Wicklow can reveal fuchsia, foxglove, sheeps bit and bluebell to name a few. Many of these species are located on the banks of glacial lakes in valleys of amazing beauty, with scatterings of mica schist, granite and quartz.
Whilst anyone is free to explore the magnificent countryside of County Wicklow, Joseph recommends utilising a guide who can point out some of the amazing flora and fauna that Wicklow has to offer. For more information on guided walks through Wicklow please visit www.walkaboutwicklow.com.
Indeed, Wicklow is located on the County Dublin border, and can be easily reached by car from the city centre. Wicklow has stunning landscapes and incredible views, with a variety of plants and animals, and it is the perfect location for anyone looking for a day tour or day trip from Dublin City.
Joseph Quinn, a tour guide with Walkabout Wicklow, recommends that visitors keep a look out for some of the more common plants and animals in the County, although many of them may not be native. He states that Deer are quite common, as are the red fox, badger, and hare, which can all be observed for those with enough patience, and in the right place at the right time.
The magnificent golden coloured gorse and purple heather will impress any visitor, as will the small numbers of oak, Scots pine, and a host of other tree types and forests. The areas of desolate bog land and rugged mountains make any visit to Wicklow a truly unforgettable experience.
Wild flowers are also in abundance, and a day tour to Glendalough in County Wicklow can reveal fuchsia, foxglove, sheeps bit and bluebell to name a few. Many of these species are located on the banks of glacial lakes in valleys of amazing beauty, with scatterings of mica schist, granite and quartz.
Whilst anyone is free to explore the magnificent countryside of County Wicklow, Joseph recommends utilising a guide who can point out some of the amazing flora and fauna that Wicklow has to offer. For more information on guided walks through Wicklow please visit www.walkaboutwicklow.com.
