Other Wildlife

Out and about on the Iveragh Peninsula, there is always a chance of encountering something quite unexpected – a lizard basking on a stone wall, bats emerging on late spring evenings, a hare startled from underfoot mid-winter, an otter busying itself close to shore or countless kinds of insects. The beauty of Iveragh is that there are nooks, crannies and walks to be explored right across the peninsula and each season brings a wave of new life - find out more below.

Lizards

Iveragh’s sand dunes, uplands, stone walls and earth banks are great places to catch a glimpse of Ireland’s only native reptile. They are elusive creatures, which makes sightings even more special!