Kingfisher(Cruidín)
The term "Kingfisher" most commonly refers either to the brightly coloured fish-hunting bird. They are Famous for its vibrant electric-blue back and bright orange underparts.. Kingfishers resides along slow-flowing freshwater streams, rivers, and canals and expert hunters that plunge-dive to catch small fish like minnows and sticklebacks. They nest by digging out long burrows into vertical riverbanks to lay their eggs.
The term "Kingfisher" most commonly refers either to the brightly coloured fish-hunting bird. They are Famous for its vibrant electric-blue back and bright orange underparts.. Kingfishers resides along slow-flowing freshwater streams, rivers, and canals and expert hunters that plunge-dive to catch small fish like minnows and sticklebacks. They nest by digging out long burrows into vertical riverbanks to lay their eggs.
Red Fox - (Madra Rua/Sionnach)
The Red Fox is Ireland’s only wild member of the dog family. Widespread across the country, they are highly adaptable omnivores found in both rural landscapes and urban centers like Dublin, Cork, and Galway.
Red Kites (Cúr Rua) - Bird of Prey
Locally in Ireland, these medium-sized birds of prey are easily identified by their striking reddish plumage, deeply forked tails, and graceful soaring flight. After being hunted to extinction in the 19th century, they were successfully reintroduced into the wild in County Wicklow.
Locally in Ireland, these medium-sized birds of prey are easily identified by their striking reddish plumage, deeply forked tails, and graceful soaring flight. After being hunted to extinction in the 19th century, they were successfully reintroduced into the wild in County Wicklow.
Red Squirrel(iora rua) - Native to Ireland
Ireland has two squirrel species: the native, protected red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). Over the last few years the Red Squirrel is making a come back in numbers thanks to the Pine Martin
Ireland has two squirrel species: the native, protected red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). Over the last few years the Red Squirrel is making a come back in numbers thanks to the Pine Martin
Grey Squirrel(iora glas) - Invasive
The second species is the non-native grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), while the larger grey squirrels outcompete the Reds for food and carry a fatal squirrel pox virus
The second species is the non-native grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), while the larger grey squirrels outcompete the Reds for food and carry a fatal squirrel pox virus
Pine Martin (cat crainn - Tree Cat)
The pine marten (cat crainn or "tree cat") is a native, cat-sized mammal of the weasel family. Following near-extinction in the 20th century due to deforestation and hunting, the protected population has rebounded. They are now found in woodlands across every Irish county, famously aiding the revival of native red squirrels by controlling invasive grey squirrels
Mandarin Duck(acha mhandrach) - Non-Native to Ireland
The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) is a rare and exotic visitor to Ireland, native to East Asia but known to occasionally breed in the wild. Often considered the world's most beautiful duck. They can be spotted in Dublin along teh River Dodder, Botanic Gardens and also in Wexford especially in Johnstown Castle
Puffins(puifín)
Atlantic Puffins visit Ireland every year to breed, arriving in late March and departing for the open ocean by early August. Peak viewing season is May and June. They cane be found on cliffs or remote Islands to avoid predators. A boat trip is normally the best chance to view them, they can be found view in various locations around Ireland eg Saltee Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Skelling Michael, Irelands Eye, Rathlin Island
Common Lizard
Deer in Phoenix Park Dublin
Insects Various species
Other Birds commonly found in Ireland
