Brent Goose (Cadhan), Dublin Bay. The Brent Goose flies in family groups 5,000 kilometers from the Canadian Arctic, stopping for a while in Iceland, to spend the Winter in Ireland....
Goldfinch (Lasair choille), Castlemacadam, Co. Wicklow. The Goldfinch breeds throughout Ireland in hedgerows, parks and gardens. Their fine pointed beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds. They love bird...
Goldfinch (Lasair choille), Castlemacadam, Co. Wicklow. The Goldfinch breeds throughout Ireland in hedgerows, parks and gardens. Their fine pointed beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds. They love bird...
Grey Heron (Corr réisc), Dublin Zoo, Dublin. Grey Herons breed in large trees and can form large breeding colonies, or heronries, some of which have been in use for over...
Grey Seal, Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The Grey Seal and the Harbour Seal belong to the same family, Phocidae. Grey Seals are larger, with a flatter, more Roman-nosed head. This curious...
Pigeon House, Dublin The Poolbeg Chimneys are among the tallest structures in Ireland and are visible from most of Dublin city. The name “Pigeon House” comes from the inn established...
Pigeon House, Dublin The Poolbeg Chimneys are among the tallest structures in Ireland and are visible from most of Dublin city. The name “Pigeon House” comes from the inn established...
Pigeon House, Dublin The Poolbeg Chimneys are among the tallest structures in Ireland and are visible from most of Dublin city. The name “Pigeon House” comes from the inn established...
Robin (Spideog), Redcross, Co. Wicklow. The robin fluffs out its feathers in cold weather, making it appear very plump. Despite its melancholy-sounding Winter song, it can is very friendly and...
Robin (Spideog), Redcross, Co. Wicklow. The robin fluffs out its feathers in cold weather, making it appear very plump. Despite its melancholy-sounding Winter song, it can is very friendly and...
Swallow (Fáinleog), Birr, County Offaly. Swallows winter in southern Africa, and fly up to 10,000 kilometers to spend their Summer in Ireland. They feed almost exclusively on insects caught in...
Wren, (Dreolín) Sandymount, Dublin. On the 26th of December, Wren Boys sing “The wren, the wren, the king of all birds”. But the wren, with its tiny cocked tail, is...
