by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Wren – Dreoilín The average lifespan of these birds is 2 to 3 years. The oldest recorded Wren was 6 years and 8 months old. The wren is one of Ireland’s smallest birds. Wrens are readily recognised by their rich brown plumage and short cocked tail which...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Swan – Eala The Irish word for mute swan is Eala bhalbh. Average lifespan for a mute swan is ten years but the oldest recorded lived to 28 years and five months in 2012. Female is called a pen, males called a cob and babies called cygnets. The male and female are very...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Starlings – Druid The Starlings or Druid as gaeilge, have been really grabbing my attention lately. That photo from Lough Ennell last week certainly grabbed attention worldwide. At first glance starlings look somewhat dull and drab however on closer inspection they...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Robin – Spideog Lifespan is approx. 2 years in the wild but the oldest recorded was eight years and five months. They are the only bird in Ireland that keeps singing right through the winter and unusually the female sings also. Adult male and female robins look...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Magpie – Snag Breac Although the average lifespan of magpies is five years, the longest lived specimen was 21 years, 8 months, and 23 days old when it died in 1947. With distinctive black & white plumage and raucous nature magpies cannot be confused with any...
