Brace yourselves folks, the end of summer is nigh. Are you clinging desperately to your t-shirts and shorts, your Aperol Spritzes, and your nearly empty bottles of suncream? I’m sorry to say I’m not in that camp — I’m looking forward to a bit of a reprieve from the heat. I’m weird, my perfect time… Continue reading [2026-08] Treecreeper – I’m a Weirdo
It's been quite the summer so far. Heatwave after heatwave interspersed with storms; Dublin has been glistening in the humid air. For a nice cooldown, let's talk about a bird you can see while having a sneaky drink out by the Bord Gáis theatre. They're a stealthier summer sign than some of our other seasonal… Continue reading Common Tern – Dublin Port’s Divers
Summer is finally in full-swing and that means folks are flocking outdoors! While you're enjoying fish and chips on the pier or a sambo in St. Stephen's Green, I'm sure you're keeping your eyes peeled for any crafty gulls trying to sidle up to you to nab a nibble. We're all well accustomed to herring… Continue reading Great Black-Backed Gull – The Maritime Marauder
Summer is firmly on its way out, so you know what that means! Time for that awkward transition period where a short-sleeved shirt won't keep you warm enough, but wearing a sweater or jacket will have you sweating by 2 p.m. This month's bird can commiserate with these woes, since they're going through something of… Continue reading Black-Headed Gull – A Seasonal Fashion Statement
As summer comes to a close, we thought we'd talk about a bird that gets a lot of attention during this season. Cast your mind back to when you were a child and you toddled to the park, clutching a plastic bag of sliced bread. The ducks you fed are the stars of our blog… Continue reading Mallard – Time to Feed the Ducks!