Birdlife

 

Chaffinch

The male of the species sings from usually at top of a large bush or tree. Once you learn its song you will easily locate one

Copyright Mike Brown

Chaffinch
Copyright Mike Brown

Chaffinch

The male of the species sings from usually at top of a large bush or tree. Once you learn its song you will easily locate one

Copyright Mike Brown

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Robin

The Robin stays in Ireland all year round. He is about 3 inches high. The robin is a greyish bird with a red breast. You would see the robin usually on the windowsill or in the garden. They are a friendly bird.

Copyright John Kennedy

Robin
Copyright John Kennedy

Robin

The Robin stays in Ireland all year round. He is about 3 inches high. The robin is a greyish bird with a red breast. You would see the robin usually on the windowsill or in the garden. They are a friendly bird.

Copyright John Kennedy

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The undisturbed environment of Connemara attracts a variety of bird species. Skylarks, Stonechats, Robins, Wrens, Meadow Pipits and Chaffinches can be frequently observed as their songs carry through the air.

The Kestrel bird of prey is commonly seen hovering over the open countryside, waiting for an opportunity to swoop down on prey such as insects or small mammals. Other birds of prey, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon and Merlin, are less frequently observed.

During the winter-time, migrants from Europe such as Redwing and Fieldfare arrive as well as native birds from other parts of Ireland. Woodcock, Snipe, Starling, Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush all flock to the park.