Ennis is a lovely old town not far from the Shannon Airport close to the west coast of Ireland.
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
Just a stone’s throw from the hotel is the River Fergus. Here are some of the birds who frequent this area:
Greylag Goose
Greylag Goose
Greylag Goose with domestic goose
Geese
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull (juvenile)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (juvenile)
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Herring Gull
“Common” Gulls can be distinguished by their smallish size and slightly curved bills.
Common Gull
Common Gull
The Black-headed Gull is very common in Ireland. The head is really more of a dark-chocolate brown colour.
Black-headed Gull
Black-headed Gull. This gull is an adult non-breeder.
Black-headed Gull (juvenile)
Black-headed Gulls (juveniles)
Mallard
Mallard with chicks
Here are some hybrid ducks:
I was interested to see this Grey Heron. Grey Herons look similar to our Great Blue Herons but I have never seen a Great Blue on a roof top.
Grey Heron
Pied Wagtails with their wagging tail behaviour are very common in Ireland.
Pied Wagtail
Rook
Miles Hearn