Wednesday, 3 March 2021
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Sunday, 28 February 2021
EUROPEAN GREENFINCH (Carduelis chloris) female, Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is a small passerine of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Chlori.
It has a widespread distribution in Europe, northern Africa and
southwestern Asia. It also occurs as an introduced species in parts of
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Uruguay. Before the onset of
winter, northern populations migrate to the more temperate areas of its
range. In recent times, there has been a dramatic decline in numbers due
to the spread of trichomonosis disease that effects the digestive
system which results in mortality.
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Saturday, 27 February 2021
Friday, 26 February 2021
EURASIAN BULLFINCH (Pyrrhula pyrrhul) male at Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhul) is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Pyrrhula.
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The Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhul) is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Pyrrhula.
This stocky species breeds in the temperate regions
of Europe and Asia. Northern populations are migratory and move to
southern Eurasia for the winter. Unlike most other finches, bullfinches
don't form winter flocks. Normally encountered singularly or as a pair
but a small family group, usually comprising less than 10 individuals,
can be seen in late autumn/winter.
Thursday, 25 February 2021
MUTE SWAN (Cygnus olor) male colour ringed CAFV, Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Click here to see the 2020 list of nesting colour ringed Mute Swans in the Dublin region The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is of the swan family Anatidae which is in the genus Cygnus. Two other species of wild swan, the Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) and the rare Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus), are winter visitors to Ireland.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021
DUNNOCK (Prunella modularis) Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) which was formally known as Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Accentor is of the family Prunellidae which is in the genus Prunella. The name Dunnock comes from the ancient English word dunnākos, meaning "little brown one". It occurs in the temperate regions of Europe, parts of Western Asia and as an introduced species in New Zealand.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
COMMON REDPOLL (Acanthis flammea subspecies A. f. caberet) Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) or more simply known as a Redpoll is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Acanthis.
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The Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) or more simply known as a Redpoll is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Acanthis.
There are several subspecies recognised including the Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis flammea caberet) which
is resident in Ireland and Britain. It also breeds in Central Europe
and Southern Scandinavia where it is a partial migrant, which moves
south and west to more temperate regions for the winter.
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Monday, 22 February 2021
Sunday, 21 February 2021
COMMON LINNET (Linaria cannabina) male on left with female or immature, Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Linnet (Linaria cannabina) or Common Linnet is of the family Fringillidae which is in the genus Linaria.
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The Linnet (Linaria cannabina) or Common Linnet is of the family Fringillidae which is in the genus Linaria.
It derives its name from its fondness for the seeds of the flax plant which is used to make linen. This small finch occurs in Europe as well as Western Asia but is absent from northern latitudes and has a limited
distribution in North West Africa and the Middle East.
There are seven subspecies :
- Linaria c. autochthona - occurs in Scotland
- L. c. cannabina - occurs in the rest of Britain, Ireland also northern Europe, eastwards to central Siberia. It is a partial migrant, wintering in north Africa and southwest Asia
- L. c. bella - occurs in Middle East, eastwards to Mongolia and northwestern China
- L. c. mediterranea - occurs on the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Greece, northwest Africa and on the Mediterranean islands
- L. c. guentheri - occurs on Madeira Island
- L. c. meadewaldoi - occurs on the Western Canary Islands (El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria)
- L. c. harterti - occurs on the Eastern Canary Islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura)
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_linnet
Saturday, 20 February 2021
Friday, 19 February 2021
Thursday, 18 February 2021
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea) at Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is of the family Ardeidae and is in the genus Ardea.
It is resident in the temperate regions of Eurasia as well as eastern
and sub Saharan Africa. The more northern populations are migratory and
move south for
the winter. Wetlands are its main habitat and commonly occurs along
estuaries, streams, rivers and lakes. Aquatic as well as terrestrial
creatures are preyed upon. Prey items include amphibians, insects, reptiles, small mammals and birds which are swallowed whole.
This species nests in tall trees in colonies which are known as heronries. Upto five eggs are laid and are incubated for 25 days. Fledging takes place after 60 days.
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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) distribution map
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Breeding Resident Winter Vagrant Introduced resident
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Tuesday, 16 February 2021
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Sunday, 7 February 2021
LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta) Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae which includes Bitterns, Egrets and Herons. It is found in the temperate parts of Eurasia and Africa as well as Australia and New Zealand. Over the last 60 years or so this species has greatly expanded its range including recolonising its former breeding areas in Northern Europe, as well as Ireland. It first bred in the Caribbean in the mid 1990’s and is increasingly being recorded along the North American eastern seaboard.
The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a member of the heron family Ardeidae which includes Bitterns, Egrets and Herons. It is found in the temperate parts of Eurasia and Africa as well as Australia and New Zealand. Over the last 60 years or so this species has greatly expanded its range including recolonising its former breeding areas in Northern Europe, as well as Ireland. It first bred in the Caribbean in the mid 1990’s and is increasingly being recorded along the North American eastern seaboard.
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Tuesday, 2 February 2021
Saturday, 30 January 2021
Friday, 29 January 2021
COMMON REDPOLL (Acanthis flammea subspecies A. f. caberet) male, Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) or more simply known as a Redpoll is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Acanthis.
There are several subspecies recognised including the Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis flammea caberet) which
is resident in Ireland and Britain. It also breeds in Central Europe
and Southern Scandinavia where it is a partial migrant, which moves
south and west to more temperate regions for the winter.
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Thursday, 28 January 2021
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
EURASIAN BLACKBIRD (Turdus merula) female at Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Click external link here to see distribution map and to hear callsThe Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) or more simply known as a Blackbird is of the thrush family Turdidae which is in the genus Turdus.
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
COMMON REDPOLL (Acanthis flammea subspecies A. f. caberet) Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) or more simply known as a Redpoll is of the finch family Fringillidae which is in the genus Acanthis.
There are several subspecies recognised including the Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis flammea caberet) which is resident in Ireland and Britain. It also breeds in Central Europe and Southern Scandinavia where it is a partial migrant, which moves south and west to more temperate regions for the winter.
Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
Monday, 25 January 2021
COMMON LINNET (Linaria cannabina) male in winter plumage, Turvey Nature Reserve, Donabate, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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The Linnet (Linaria cannabina) or Common Linnet is of the family Fringillidae which is in the genus Linaria.
It derives its name from its fondness for the seeds of the flax plant which is used to make linen. This small finch occurs in Europe as well as Western Asia but is absent from northern latitudes and has a limited
distribution in North West Africa and the Middle East.
There are seven subspecies :
- Linaria c. autochthona - occurs in Scotland
- L. c. cannabina - occurs in the rest of Britain, Ireland also northern Europe, eastwards to central Siberia. It is a partial migrant, wintering in north Africa and southwest Asia
- L. c. bella - occurs in Middle East, eastwards to Mongolia and northwestern China
- L. c. mediterranea - occurs on the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Greece, northwest Africa and on the Mediterranean islands
- L. c. guentheri - occurs on Madeira Island
- L. c. meadewaldoi - occurs on the Western Canary Islands (El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria)
- L. c. harterti - occurs on the Eastern Canary Islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura)
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_linnet
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