Wildlife

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Millstreet area and its surrounds attract a wide variety of wildlife.

 

Birds, especially those which are attracted to gardens, are clearly visible here all year round. Trout in the Finnow, foxes and hedgehogs foraging for food in the late evenings, butterflies and moths in Spring and Summer, as well as the heron are all inhabitants of this area. In addition to an army of invertebrates- insects and other creepy crawleys- are much more numerous than other types of animal life and often go unnoticed.

 

Trees, plants and flowers are all part of this environment and the deliberate planting of certain species is designed to attract birds, butterflies and insects. Maintaining this environment is not difficult but every care should be taken not to spoil it.

 

These species of birds are locals!

 

These birds feed manily on Seeds, Hawthorn & Cotonester Berries as well as Larg Seeds & Nuts in Winter.

The birds feed mainly on Small Seeds, Aphids, Moth & Butterfly Larve as well as insects. Robin & Wren also feed on Ground Insects & Earthwarms.

These birds feed mainly on Household scraps, other birds fledglings, seeds & barries.

These birds feeds mainly on Snails, Beetles, Spiders, Worms Berries & various insects.

Foxes and hedgehogs forage for food in the late evenings.

The Heron feeds mainly on Fish and Frogs

The Heron feeds mainly on Fish and Frogs.