Common Garden Birds in Ireland
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Common Irish Garden Birds
Have you ever looked out your kitchen window and wondered what’s living in your garden? Here we are delighted to introduce you to some of the Irish common garden birds; Ireland’s most popular garden inhabitants! Proceed with caution though – you’ll soon find that bird watching can be a little bit addictive!
For those with allergies or an interest in whats going on out of doors, caring for your garden creatures can be extremely rewarding, surprising and addictive! We’re delighted to provide you with some information to help you identify and care for your garden wildlife.
Ireland's Most Common Garden Birds
The Wren: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
Wrens are tiny birds that are frequent visitors to Irish gardens. Known as the ‘Dreoilín’ in Irish, they normally fly short distances in a steady straight line with rapid wing beats. They are a common resident throughout Ireland and be spotted dashing through bushes, darting back and forth amongst the stems of undergrowth, shying away from other birds and animals. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot the tiny wren in your garden, how to feed it,...
The Siskin: A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Birds
The Siskin is a resident bird in Ireland, and one of Ireland’s most widespread garden birds. Known as a ‘Siscín’ in Irish, it is found in forested areas, both coniferous and mixed woodland, where it feeds on all types of seeds, especially of alder and conifers. Additional birds arrive from Continent during the winter months. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a siskin in your garden, how to feed it, and the best way to care...
The House Sparrow: A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Birds
The House Sparrow is one of Ireland’s most recognisable birds and can be found all over Europe. Known as ‘Gealbhan binne’ in Irish, the House Sparrow is the most well-known of the sparrow species. It does not shy away from humans and tends to live close to farms and urban settings. It typically avoids extensive woodlands, grasslands, and areas away from human development. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a house sparrow in your garden, what...
The Song Thrush: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
The Song Thrush is one of Ireland’s most widespread and popular birds. Known as ‘Smólach ceoil’ in Irish, it is smaller than it's cousins the Mistle Thrush or the Blackbird, and is a familiar sight in Irish gardens. It is a resident species, and can be found all over Ireland throughout the year. During the winter months, the resident birds are joined by migratory birds from northern Europe. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a song...
The Great Tit: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
The Great Tit is the largest of the tit family, and is one of Ireland’s most widespread and common birds. Known as the ‘Meantán Mór’ in Irish, it is a woodland bird which can often be found near man-made habitats and is a regular visitor to garden tables. Although they look charming, they are not fans of sharing the food table, and will fight off smaller tits trying to get their food! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to...
The Goldfinch: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
The Goldfinch is a beautiful, striking bird, often found in gardens, parks, woodland, heathland and farmlands. Known as ‘Lasair choille’ in Irish, they are a sociable bird, often breeding in loose colonies. They are a resident in Ireland, although some additional birds may arrive from Continent in winter. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a Goldfinch in your garden, what to feed it, and the best way to care for it. What Does a Goldfinch Look Like? The...
The Dunnock: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
The Dunnock is a small brown bird that is often seen in many Irish gardens. Known as a ‘Dunnóg’ in Irish, this shy, little bird is widespread throughout Ireland, with a population of approximately one million and a lifelong travel radius of 1 km. It doesn’t like to venture out in the open too often which is why it is still unknown to many. Often mistaken for a sparrow, upon further examination, it is very much a different creature. In this...
The Collared Dove: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
Known as ‘Fearán baicdhubh’ in Irish, the Collared Dove has been in Ireland only since 1959. They were formerly found in warm temperature regions and subtropical parts of Asia, but have quickly expanded their range in the 20th century and are now found throughout western Europe. They are now resident in towns and villages throughout Ireland. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a Collared Dove in your garden, what to feed it, and the best way...
The Coal Tit: A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Birds
Known as the ‘Meantán dubh’ in Irish, the tiny and small bird known as the Coal Tit is a regular visitor to many bird feeders and tables across Ireland, especially in the winter months when food is scarce and more difficult to find. There are at least eight sub-species of coal tit, with the ‘Periparus ater hibernicus’ exclusive to Ireland. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a coal tit in your garden, what to feed it,...
The Chaffinch: A Guide to Ireland’s Garden Birds
Known as a ‘Rí Rua’ in Irish, Chaffinches are one of Ireland’s most abundant and widespread species of garden bird. During the winter months, large numbers of chaffinches migrate here from northern Europe, via European countries bordering the south shore of the North Sea. There are estimates that the Irish population are at over 2 million breeding pairs, with a further 5.4 million pairs in Britain. The European population is approximately between 80 million and 96 million breeding pairs. In this...
The Starling- A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Bird Species
A common bird in Ireland, the starling can often be found in large numbers that can be often loud and noisy. They are present all year round, and are joined by a significant flock of birds from the continent during the winter months. Known as a ‘Druid’ in Irish, the starlings can be seen gathering in autumn in such large groups that they can resemble black clouds in the sky, and their swooping and diving in unison is breath-taking to witness....
The Blue Tit- A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Bird Species
The Blue Tit is one of Ireland’s most widespread birds. They can be found in wooded areas, farmlands, gardens, and parks. Known as ‘Meantán gorm’ in Irish, it has long been a favourite amongst Irish gardens, with a clever and active personality. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a blue tit in your garden, what to feed it, and the best way to care for this popular garden bird. What Does a Blue Tit Look Like? The blue...
The Robin: A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Bird Species
The Robin is one of Ireland’s most popular and distinct birds, and are common in towns and cities as well as the countryside. A friendly and social bird, it doesn’t shy away from people and will gladly sit on your windowsill or close-by. Known as ‘spideog’ in Irish, it has long been a favourite amongst Irish bird-watchers. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a robin in your garden and the best way to care for it. What...
The Blackbird: A Guide To Ireland’s Garden Bird Species
The blackbird is one of the most common types of bird in Ireland. Known as ‘Lon Dubh’ in Irish, it builds its nest in trees, bushes, but will also nest in large open fronted nest boxes. It is also said to be the most numerous breeding bird in the British Isles, with a population of around 6 million pairs! In this blog post, we’ll guide you through how to spot a blackbird in your garden and the best way to care...
