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
This month's bird is one that not too many people are a fan of. If you've ever dared to eat a sandwich on a park bench, you've probably been harassed by a number of these birds. They are the infamous, much-beloathed Herring Gull (Larus argentatus), known here at home as Faoileán scadán. A row of… Continue reading Herring Gull – The Infamous Scavenger