October 28, 2009

Gulls,Gulls!!



A Little gull sits alone in a wet field
An adult Glaucous gull in flight , a big bird

October 20, 2009

The first swell of winter





Winter has started with a ground swell setting our reefs alight with joy ,fun.
Some people scraped up the remains of energy for a 2nd session,
They scored great waves twice
A grey seal enjoying the sun wonders what it is all about?

October 18, 2009

October 12, 2009

Ringed bill gull at Spanish point





2nd winter Ringed bill gull showing well at Spanish point this morning

October 2, 2009

Buff bellied pipit still at clahane






The pipit was paid a lot of atttention today by the local birders, some saw it . some did not!

October 1, 2009

Buff bellied pipit


A very rare vagrant from North america,this bird has been seen twice ever in county clare and found both times by local birder Dave Mac at Clahane