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Fauna of the Burren
The Burren is one of the best places in Ireland for butterflies, with 28 species found in the area. The birdlife is
also varied. Sky larks and cuckoos are common on the hills and in the meadows, while the coast is a good
place for razorbills, guillemots, puffins and other sea birds. Mammals are harder to spot. Badgers, foxes and
stoats live here, but you are much more likely to see a herd of shaggy-coated wild goats or an Irish hare.

The Whooper swans from
pearl- Iceland flock to the
bordered wetlands of the Burren
fritillary, in winter.
one of a
number of fritillaries
found in the Burren, An Irish hare’s white
can be seen in and brown winter coat The hooded crow is
no other part turns to reddish-brown easily identified by its
of Ireland. in the summer. grey and black plumage.

Mountain Avens
Normally a mountain
plant, this flower grows
here at sea level.

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