Northern Ireland · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in Fermanagh

Explore these places for wildlife in Fermanagh. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Crom — National Trust Nature Reserve

Near Newtownbutler.

Habitat: Ancient woodland, parkland, wetlands and islands border Upper Lough Erne.
Wildlife to look for: Red squirrel, pine marten (elusive), otter (elusive), fallow deer.

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Near Kinawley.

Habitat: Blanket bog, mountain heath and limestone grassland cover the slopes of Cuilcagh.
Wildlife to look for: Red grouse, hen harrier, peregrine, wheatear (spring–summer).

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Near Derrygonnelly.

Habitat: Native oak, birch and ash woodland occupies a damp valley bordered by heathland.
Wildlife to look for: Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (July–August), holly blue butterfly (spring–summer), speckled wood butterfly (spring–autumn).

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Near Belcoo.

Habitat: Limestone outcrops, species-rich grassland, heath and hazel scrub form a varied upland landscape.
Wildlife to look for: Irish hare, meadow pipit, cuckoo (spring–early summer), common blue butterfly (late spring–summer).
Access note: Crossmurrin has no public access; Killykeeghan has public access, with its car park normally open from Easter to September.

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Near Belleek.

Habitat: Lakeshore woodland, swamp and fen fringe a peninsula on Lower Lough Erne.
Wildlife to look for: Great crested grebe, tufted duck, red-breasted merganser.