{"id":7445,"date":"2022-08-30T14:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T12:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=7445"},"modified":"2023-10-04T12:16:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:16:56","slug":"garden-birds-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/garden-birds-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden Birds in Ireland: Identification Guide with Useful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-22::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-22{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-23::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-23{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-24::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-24{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-25::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-25{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-26::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-26{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-27::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-27{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-28::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-28{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-29::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-29{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-30::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-30{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Explore the wornder colorful world of birds outside your window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland has many beatufil bird species. Quite a lot of these can be observed in Irish gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the most common Irish garden birds and facts about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them, we might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you).<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Thanks for your support!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Garden Birds Identification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to get interested in birds is by simply observing the feathered visitors in your garden. Getting to know and identify birds in gardens is an enjoyable pastime. It will also help you keep more in touch with the seasonal changes to birds and gardens around us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish garden birds can be observed throughout the year. During the colder months of the year establishing a <strong>bird feeder<\/strong> will attract more birds to your garden. This is a great way to learn to identify some of the most <strong>common birds in Ireland<\/strong>, and also some of the rare ones too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_at_Feeder_Matthew_Gibson.jpg\" alt=\"Chaffinch on bird feeder\" class=\"wp-image-7510\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chaffinch on bird feeder\" class=\"wp-image-7510 eager-load\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_at_Feeder_Matthew_Gibson.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_at_Feeder_Matthew_Gibson.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A bird feeder is a useful way to attract birds to your garden in winter, like this Chaffinch. (Photo: Matthew Gibson via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If you do decide to place a feeder in your garden during winter and early spring, <strong>take care to keep it topped up <\/strong>and don&rsquo;t suddenly stop feeding the birds as they learn to rely on this source of food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to get better at identifying some of the native Irish birds and migratory visitors, it is worth considering buying <strong>a pair of binoculars <\/strong>which will help you pick out great detail in the markings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden Bird Identifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of books (as well as several apps) on the subject of bird watching in Ireland. If you plan to shop for garden birds Ireland book for yourself or intend to give one as a gift, consider &ldquo;<strong>The Pocket Guide to the Common Birds of Ireland&rdquo;, <\/strong>by the best selling authors<strong> Eric Dempsey<\/strong> and <strong>Michael O&rsquo;Clery<\/strong> is a good place to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_UrosPoteko.jpg\" alt=\"Blue tit\" class=\"wp-image-7502\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_UrosPoteko.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blue tit\" class=\"wp-image-7502 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_UrosPoteko.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;<em>Blue Tit (Photo: UrosPoteko via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Birds List &ndash; Typical Garden Birds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of<strong> 30 Irish garden birds<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Robin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackbird<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Tit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great Tit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coal Tit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chaffinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goldfinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenfinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bullfinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pied Wagtail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-tailed Tit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House sparrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wren<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goldcrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunnock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackcap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Song Thrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mistle Thrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siskin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redpoll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collared Dove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feral Pigeon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood Pigeon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodpigeon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jackdaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hooded Crow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparrow hawk<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Garden Birds Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bullfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Bullfinch\" class=\"wp-image-7513\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bullfinch_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Bullfinch\" class=\"wp-image-7513 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bullfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bullfinch (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following species are common Irish garden birds with Irish bird names. These species are found all over Ireland, but in some areas are more abundant than others. How many do you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n                <div class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1451834:z8v5q8j9c3\" data-form=\"1347500:o1f2k4\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Birds Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the small Irish garden birds that are  include the <strong>Robin<\/strong>, <strong>Chaffinch<\/strong>, <strong>Goldfinch<\/strong>, <strong>Chaffinch<\/strong>, <strong>Blue Tit<\/strong>, <strong>Great<\/strong> <strong>Tit<\/strong>, <strong>Coal Tit<\/strong>, <strong>Dunnock<\/strong> and <strong>Pied Wagtail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldcrest_Katerina-Podhorova.jpg\" alt=\"Goldcrest\" class=\"wp-image-7519\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldcrest_Katerina-Podhorova.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Goldcrest\" class=\"wp-image-7519 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldcrest_Katerina-Podhorova.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Goldcrest (Photo: Kate&#345;ina Podhorov&aacute; via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small Irish Birds Fact<\/strong>: The <strong>Goldcrest<\/strong> <strong>is the smallest of all Irish birds<\/strong>. It is similar in size to the similarly named <strong>Firecrest<\/strong>. The <strong>Wren<\/strong> is Ireland&rsquo;s <strong>third smallest bird<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robins in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Perched Robin.\" class=\"wp-image-7451\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Perched Robin.\" class=\"wp-image-7451 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The European Robin (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name<\/strong>: Robin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Spideog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Erithacus rubecula<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>: Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Robin, also known as the <em>Robin Redbreast<\/em>, is probably one of the most well known of all garden birds in Ireland. Its inquisitive nature and colorful plumage makes this little bird a favorite among Irish songbirds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Robins look like?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult European Robins are brown and have <strong>distinctive red markings <\/strong>on their <strong>upper breast <\/strong>and <strong>white<\/strong> on the <strong>lower belly<\/strong>. Juvenile Robins are brown in color and only gain their red markings later. They can be sometimes mistaken for a <strong>Dunnock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Male vs Female Robins &ndash; What is the difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Both male and female robins look very similar<\/strong> so it can be hard to tell them apart. As well as being slightly smaller than males, <strong>female European Robins tend to be a little darker brown in color,<\/strong> with<strong> lighter orange-red markings on their breast<\/strong> in comparison to the more <strong>solid color of the male robin<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Robins eat?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_Flight_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Robin in flight\" class=\"wp-image-7461\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_Flight_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Robin in flight\" class=\"wp-image-7461 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_Flight_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Robin in flight. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The diet of the Robin consists mainly of <strong>insects<\/strong>. Their <strong>pointed beak <\/strong>is well suited to catching these small prey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Irish gardens, Robins are often seen flitting around, especially if some garden work is being carried out. Unlike the European Robins on the continent, Robins in Ireland and Britain are not particularly shy of humans and will avail of an opportunity to feed, if the soil is disturbed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Robins mate for life?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, <strong>European Robins do not mate for life<\/strong>. New pairs are formed at the beginning of each breeding season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do Robins nest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_nest_Vassiliy_Vishnevskiy.jpg\" alt=\"Robin in nest.\" class=\"wp-image-7457\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_nest_Vassiliy_Vishnevskiy.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Robin in nest.\" class=\"wp-image-7457 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_in_nest_Vassiliy_Vishnevskiy.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Robin in nest. (Photo: Vassiliy Vishnevskiy via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Females build the nests by themselves. Nests are usually found close to the ground in trees, shrubs, bushes, hedgerows, or other small cavities and hidden nooks such as nest boxes, old boots and flower posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robins<\/strong> are <strong>very sensitive to disturbance during the breeding period<\/strong>, so if you do discover a Robins nest, it is best not to touch or disturb it in any way and give the birds some space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many eggs does a Robin lay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each summer they have <strong>two clutches<\/strong> of up to <strong>six eggs<\/strong>. The eggs are incubated for about 13 days and the chicks require a further 14 days after hatching until they are fully fledged. During this time both the makes and female provide the chicks with food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Juvenile_Robin_Sander_Meertins.jpg\" alt=\"Juvenile Robin  on moss\" class=\"wp-image-7455\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Juvenile_Robin_Sander_Meertins.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Juvenile Robin  on moss\" class=\"wp-image-7455 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Juvenile_Robin_Sander_Meertins.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Juvenile Robin (Photo: Sander Meertins via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robin Lifespan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Robins typically <strong>live to be about two years old in the wild<\/strong>. As with many bird species, there is a <strong>high rate of mortality in the first year<\/strong>, so if a robin can survive this period it may have a longer life expectancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Robin Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_singing_MikeLane.jpg\" alt=\"Robin singing.\" class=\"wp-image-7453\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_singing_MikeLane.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Robin singing.\" class=\"wp-image-7453 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Robin_singing_MikeLane.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Robins sing to defend their territory. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>These native Irish birds are seen throughout much of the year, although they tend to be <strong>less noticeable during the summer because they undergo a full molt of their feathers <\/strong>after the breeding season so they are more inconspicuous.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robins are fiercely territorial <\/strong>and will <strong>strongly defend their territory <\/strong>to control against intruders. These small birds have also been known to attack red objects in a garden, such as clothes or their own reflection.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Male Robins stay in Ireland during the winter to defend their territory,<\/strong> while the <strong>females<\/strong>, who are smaller in size and have less fat reserves, tend to <strong>fly to warmer climates<\/strong>, such as France.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Robin is one of the <strong>first birds to start singing the dawn chorus<\/strong> in the mornings. Occasionally, Robins can be heard singing at night in cities. This &ldquo;<strong>False Dawn<\/strong>&rdquo; is thought to be due to <strong>light pollution that upsets their usual rhythms<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Ever wonder why Robins are associated with <strong>Christmas<\/strong>, and <strong>Christmas Cards<\/strong> in particular? Legend has it that this dates back to the postal service in <strong>Victorian Britain<\/strong> when the <strong>uniforms of postmen<\/strong> were bright red, earning them the nickname of &ldquo;<strong>Robins<\/strong>&rdquo; or &ldquo;<strong>Red breasts<\/strong>&ldquo;. The tradition of sending Christmas cards became popular around the 19th century this time and the association supposedly developed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blackbirds in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45_Full.jpg\" alt=\"Male and female Blackbird.\" class=\"wp-image-7463\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45_Full.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Male and female Blackbird.\" class=\"wp-image-7463 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45_Full.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Male and female Blackbird. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Blackbird<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Lon Dubh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name: <\/strong><em>Turdus merula<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>: Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of the common birds in the gardens in Ireland and Northern Ireland is the Blackbird. This species is part of the thrush family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Blackbirds look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Head of male and female Blackbird.\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Head of male and female Blackbird.\" class=\"wp-image-7465 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_male_female_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Head of male and female Blackbird. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Males<\/strong> are <strong>black<\/strong>, with <strong>orange bills<\/strong>, <strong>orange eye-ring and black legs<\/strong>. <strong>Females<\/strong> are a <strong>dark brown in color with a speckled brown breast<\/strong>. The coloring of the females resembles that of a <strong>Song Thrush<\/strong>, but these tend to be whiter on the underside. <strong>Juveniles look similar to females.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do Blackbirds eat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_eating_berry_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Blackbird eating Rowan berries. \" class=\"wp-image-7467\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_eating_berry_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blackbird eating Rowan berries. \" class=\"wp-image-7467 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_eating_berry_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Blackbird eating Rowan berries.  (<em>Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blackbirds are omnivorous<\/strong> and feed on foods such as <strong>earthworms<\/strong>, <strong>snails<\/strong>, <strong>insects<\/strong>, <strong>berries<\/strong>, <strong>seeds<\/strong> and <strong>fruit<\/strong> (for example, <strong>apples<\/strong> and <strong>pears<\/strong>). They will often be seen cocking their head to one side listening for worms beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Blackbirds mate for life?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, in almost all cases blackbird pairs stay together for life<\/strong> (they are <strong>monogamous species<\/strong>), or until one mate dies. In some cases where the breeding success is not that high, Blackbirds do select new partners for the next breeding season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do Blackbirds nest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the male and the female find a suitable location for the nest. It could be in <strong>hedgerows<\/strong>, <strong>trees<\/strong> or in <strong>ivy<\/strong>, but other <strong>sheltered nooks and crannies<\/strong> are also chosen. Blackbird nests are typically <strong>cup shaped<\/strong> and <strong>mud<\/strong> is used to bind the structure of the nest together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_Nest_emer1940.jpg\" alt=\"Blackbird in nest\" class=\"wp-image-7469\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_Nest_emer1940.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blackbird in nest\" class=\"wp-image-7469 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blackbird_Nest_emer1940.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blackbird in nest. <em>(<em>Photo: emer1940 via Canva)<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many eggs does a Blackbird lay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They typically rear <strong>2-3 broods a year<\/strong>, each clutch containing between <strong>3-5 eggs<\/strong>. Blackbird eggs are a <strong>blue-green color<\/strong> with a <strong>brownish speckled <\/strong>appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long do Blackbirds live?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lifespan of a Blackbird in the wild is about <strong>3 years on average<\/strong>. One of the oldest blackbirds ever recorded was <strong>over 21 years of age<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blackbird Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>During winter, <strong>Blackbirds from Northern Europe migrate to Ireland <\/strong>to escape the harsher winters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackbirds were <strong>one of several species that were introduced by settlers to Australia<\/strong>. It is not widely established as a <strong>problem species<\/strong> because of its high numbers and impacts on the fruit crop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blue Tit Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Tit\" class=\"wp-image-7471\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blue Tit\" class=\"wp-image-7471 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Blue Tit<\/em> <em>(<em>Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Blue Tit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Meant&aacute;n gorm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Cyanistes caeruleus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>: Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Tit is a<strong> very common visitor to Irish gardens<\/strong>, particularly in winter if there is bird food in a feeder in the vicinity. Its colorful markings make it one of the most beloved birds of the garden found in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Tits are smaller in size than a Robin and have colorful blue and yellow markings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_CathyDoi.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Tit in flight.\" class=\"wp-image-7473\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_CathyDoi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blue Tit in flight.\" class=\"wp-image-7473 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Blue_Tit_CathyDoi.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Blue Tit in flight. (Photo: CathyDoi via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>crown of their head is blue and their cheeks are white<\/strong>. <strong>Black bordering<\/strong> around the white cheeks and there is also a <strong>black line reaching away<\/strong> <strong>from the eye<\/strong>.<strong> Underside is yellow<\/strong>, the <strong>back is blue-green<\/strong> and the<strong> wings and tail are mostly blue<\/strong> (but there is a <strong>small white bar on the wing<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These small birds eat a wide diet containing <strong>insects<\/strong>, as well as <strong>seeds<\/strong>, <strong>berries<\/strong> and <strong>smaller nuts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, Blue Tits rear only <strong>one brood<\/strong>, but a clutch can contain about <strong>12 eggs<\/strong> (sometimes even more!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blue Tits live for about 3 years in the wild<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Tit in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_MakeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Great tit on branch\" class=\"wp-image-7475\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_MakeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Great tit on branch\" class=\"wp-image-7475 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_MakeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Great Tit (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Great Tit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Meant&aacute;n m&oacute;r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Parus major<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>largest of the tit family<\/strong>, the Great Tit is generally the same size as a Robin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>head of the Great Tit is black and it has white patches on its cheeks<\/strong>. There is a <strong>black border around the white cheek<\/strong> and <strong>down its breast<\/strong>. <strong>Males have a broad line on their underside, <\/strong>while f<strong>emales only have a narrow one<\/strong>.&nbsp; The <strong>underside is otherwise yellow<\/strong>. <strong>Back and wings are green-yellow<\/strong> and the <strong>tail is more blue<\/strong>, but this <strong>coloring varies<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Feeder_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Great Tit birds at feeder and individual Great Tit at water bath.\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Feeder_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Great Tit birds at feeder and individual Great Tit at water bath.\" class=\"wp-image-7477 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Feeder_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Great Tit birds at feeder and individual Great Tit at water bath. (Photos: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally the diet of the Great Tit is full of <strong>insects<\/strong>, <strong>seeds<\/strong>, <strong>nuts<\/strong> and <strong>berries<\/strong> during the autumn, but will also <strong>visit bird feeders <\/strong>in winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Great Tit is often found in woodland areas, but is also found in gardens and parks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One brood i<\/strong>s reared by Great Tits each year, with typically between <strong>7-9 eggs laid per clutch<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average the<strong> lifespan of Great Tits is about 3 years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coal Tit in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Coal Tit\" class=\"wp-image-7479\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Coal Tit\" class=\"wp-image-7479 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Coal Tit (<em>Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Coal Tit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name: <\/strong>Meant&aacute;n dubh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Periparus ater<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coal Tit is <strong>smaller than the size of a Robin <\/strong>and can sometimes be <strong>confused with the Great Tit<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main differences is that the <strong>Coal Tit is not as brightly colored as the Great Tit<\/strong>. It also has a <strong>black cap and white cheek markings<\/strong>, the the <strong>black band is abense from its chest<\/strong>. The<strong> breast feathers are a pale off white, gray color<\/strong>. <strong>Back and wings are dark in color<\/strong> and the <strong>tail is a gray-green colo<\/strong>r.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_Andrew_Howe.jpg\" alt=\"Coal Tit feeding on seeds.\" class=\"wp-image-7481\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_Andrew_Howe.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Coal Tit feeding on seeds.\" class=\"wp-image-7481 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Coal_Tit_Andrew_Howe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Coal Tit feeding on seeds. (Photo: Andrew Howe via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coal Tits feed on <strong>insects<\/strong>, as well as <strong>seeds<\/strong>, and also visit bird feeders for nuts, such as <strong>peanuts<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These birds are quite at home in gardens, but typically prefer woodland areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One, or sometimes two broods are reared each year by the Coal Tit, with up to about <strong>10 eggs laid per clutch<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, <strong>Coal Tits live for about 2 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chaffinch Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_Female_Male_-MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Female and male Chaffinch. \" class=\"wp-image-7483\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_Female_Male_-MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Female and male Chaffinch. \" class=\"wp-image-7483 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chaffinch_Female_Male_-MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Female and male Chaffinch. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Chaffinch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> R&iacute; Rua<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Fringilla coelebs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an <strong>impressively colored garden visitor<\/strong>, which is a bit bigger than a Robin and is the largest and most common of all the finches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Males have a <strong>red breast<\/strong>, with <strong>gray heads and wings that are black and white in color<\/strong>. The <strong>females are not as colorful<\/strong> and are gray brown in color with liker colored under pares. <strong>Back and wings are dull green with bars present on the wing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small nuts, such as <strong>Beech nuts<\/strong>, and seeds are best for the Chaffinch as their small bills that are conical in shape are not well suited to larger nuts. <strong>The chicks are fed on<\/strong> <strong>insects<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Chaffinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Aggression between Great Tit and Chaffinch at water bath. \" class=\"wp-image-7499\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Chaffinch_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Aggression between Great Tit and Chaffinch at water bath. \" class=\"wp-image-7499 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Great_Tit_Chaffinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Aggression between Great Tit and Chaffinch at water bath. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In autumn, large flocks of Chaffinches can come together and are found near Beech trees or in harvested fields. (Chaffinches from Northern Europe and the Continent also migrate to Ireland in winter. )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaffinches have a<strong> lifespan of about 3 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goldfinch Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_Perched_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Goldfinch\" class=\"wp-image-7504\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_Perched_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Goldfinch\" class=\"wp-image-7504 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_Perched_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Goldfinch (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Goldfinch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Lasair choille<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name: <\/strong><em>Carduelis carduelis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European Goldfinches are brightly colored birds that are similar in size to a Robin. The distinctive markings make them easy to identify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfinches have a <strong>dark red face <\/strong>with <strong>white markings around and a black crown<\/strong>. The sides of the head also have black markings. <strong>Wings are black with white markings and&nbsp; bright yellow bar<\/strong>s. The <strong>tail is also black, with some white and the black<\/strong> and some of the <strong>underside is a dark golden sandy color<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Males and females look very similar. Males have more red on their faces , while females have a lighter whiter underside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Goldfinch feeding on thistle seeds.\" class=\"wp-image-7506\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Goldfinch feeding on thistle seeds.\" class=\"wp-image-7506 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Goldfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Goldfinch feeding on thistle seeds.<\/em> <em>(Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>conical bill<\/strong> of the Goldfinch is adapted for precision movements. One of its main food sources are the <strong>seeds from thistles <\/strong>which they can adeptly remove from the plants. It will also feed on <strong>grass seeds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfinches also <strong>visit bird tables and bird feeders<\/strong> in winter and will feed on peanuts. Interestingly, this is a relatively recent behavior which was previously not seen in this species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically only <strong>one brood of chicks<\/strong> are reared by Goldfinches each year, occasionally two. Each clutch contains about <strong>4-5 eggs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goldfinches typically have a <strong>life expectancy of about 2 years<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pied Wagtail Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_Water_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Pied Wagtail\" class=\"wp-image-7485\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_Water_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pied Wagtail\" class=\"wp-image-7485 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_Water_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pied Wagtail<\/em> <em>(Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name<\/strong>: Pied Wagtail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name<\/strong>: Glas&oacute;g shr&aacute;ide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name:<\/strong> <em>Motacilla alba yarrellii<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>lively black, white and gray<\/strong> bird has a long tail and is actively <strong>seen bobbing or waging its tail in one spot<\/strong> or dashing from one place to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland and Britain, the<strong> Pied Wagtail has a black throat<\/strong>, <strong>white markings <\/strong>on its head and black on the back of its head and back. The <strong>wings are a mix of black with white bars<\/strong>. <strong>Tails are typically gray or white on the underside and black on top<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is considerable variation in these Wagtails. In Iceland for example, this wagtail is known as the White Wagtail and is considerably lighter in color, with more gray plumage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Although it may be confusing, the <strong>Grey Wagtail<\/strong> looks quite different and is not as often seen (Amber listed species &ndash; see below). It is typically found near rivers and streams in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Pied Wagtail on the ground.\" class=\"wp-image-7487\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pied Wagtail on the ground.\" class=\"wp-image-7487 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pied_Wagtail_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pied Wagtail<\/em> <em>(Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The diet of Pied Wagtails contains mostly <strong>insects<\/strong> and they can often be seen making small darting jumps into the air to catch low flying insects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average Pied Wagtails <strong>live to be about 2 years of age<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pied Wagtail is sometimes known as a &ldquo;Lady Wagtail&rdquo; or &ldquo;Willy Wagtail&rdquo; in Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wren Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren-Tail_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Wren\" class=\"wp-image-7491\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren-Tail_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wren\" class=\"wp-image-7491 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren-Tail_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wren <em>(Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Wren<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irish Name:<\/strong> Dreol&iacute;n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latin Name: <\/strong><em>Troglodytes troglodytes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Wren is one of Ireland&rsquo;s smallest birds<\/strong>. It is smaller than a Robin and is a similar size to the Blue Tit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrens have<strong> red-brown plumage <\/strong>that is <strong>barred along the back and tail<\/strong>, and with some <strong>light browns and creamy gray colors<\/strong>. The <strong>throat is a light brown color<\/strong> and there is a <strong>white streak over its eye<\/strong>. The beak of a Wren is long and points downwards. Wrens are often seen on a branch with their <strong>tails cocked high in the air<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren_food_MIkeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Wren earring food in its beak.\" class=\"wp-image-7489\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren_food_MIkeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wren earring food in its beak.\" class=\"wp-image-7489 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wren_food_MIkeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-27\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wren earring food in its beak.<\/em>  <em>(Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrens feed on a range of <strong>insects<\/strong>, <strong>larvae<\/strong> and <strong>spiders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrens are typically found flitting around the undergrowth, but are f<strong>ound in a wide variety of habitats in Ireland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nest of a Wren is <strong>spherical in shape<\/strong> and can be found in small cavities, such as in covered vegetation like ivy or in old walls. About <strong>5 to 7 eggs<\/strong> are in a clutch and they only rear <strong>one brood a year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to their small body size, Wrens are particularly <strong>susceptible to cold weather<\/strong>. Generally they <strong>live for less than 2 year<\/strong>s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Find out more about the Wren, the <strong>Wren Boy Parade<\/strong> and the connection with <strong>St. Stephen&rsquo;s Day<\/strong> on <strong>December 26<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/christmas-in-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rare Garden Birds Ireland &ndash; Species under Threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data collected from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/birdwatchireland.ie\/garden-birds-in-the-four-corners-of-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Irish Garden Birds Survey<\/a> <\/strong>among other research has been invaluable in determining which species are now considered under threat in Ireland. Factors such as <strong>climate change<\/strong>, <strong>changes in land use <\/strong>and the intensification of agriculture can have very significant impacts on<strong> wild bird population<\/strong>s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amber Listed Bird Species in Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Greenfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Greenfinches at bird feeder\" class=\"wp-image-7495\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Greenfinch_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Greenfinches at bird feeder\" class=\"wp-image-7495 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Greenfinch_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-28\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Greenfinches at a bird feeder. (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Species such as the <strong>House Sparrow<\/strong> (Irish Name: Gealbhan binne, Latin Name: <em>Passer domesticus)<\/em>, <strong>Starlings<\/strong> (Irish Name: Druid, Latin Name: <em>Sturnus vulgaris<\/em>), <strong>Greenfinches<\/strong> (Irish Name: Glas&aacute;n darach, Latin Name: <em><em>Chloris chloris<\/em><\/em>) were once very abundant in Ireland but there have be noticeable declines in some of the populations of these birds in gardens and other habitats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, Irish populations of these birds are holding steady, which is the case with House Sparrow and Starlings, but populations elsewhere in Europe are negatively effected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/House_Sparrow_Starling_mikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"House Sparrow (L) and Starling (R).\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/House_Sparrow_Starling_mikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"House Sparrow (L) and Starling (R).\" class=\"wp-image-7493 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/House_Sparrow_Starling_mikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-29\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>House Sparrow (L) and Starling (R).<\/em> <em>(Photos: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>House Sparrows<\/strong> populations are suffering from <strong>lack of suitable habitats<\/strong>. This is partly caused by improved building standards that reduce nesting possibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amber conservation status of <strong>Starlings<\/strong> is due to changes in <strong>land use practices<\/strong> associated with more intensified farming practices. These changes impact the number of invertebrates in the soil, which make up a large part of the diet of Starlings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Listed Bird Species in Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Yellowhammer-Meadow_Pipit_MikeLane45.jpg\" alt=\"Yellowhammer (L) and Meadow Pipit (R). \" class=\"wp-image-7497\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Yellowhammer-Meadow_Pipit_MikeLane45.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Yellowhammer (L) and Meadow Pipit (R). \" class=\"wp-image-7497 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Yellowhammer-Meadow_Pipit_MikeLane45.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-30\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Yellowhammer (L) and Meadow Pipit (R). (Photo: MikeLane45 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bird species on the red list are of top concern. These include the tiny <strong>Goldcrest<\/strong> (Irish Name: C&iacute;orbhu&iacute;, Latin Name: <em>Regulus regulus<\/em>), the<strong> Grey Wagtail<\/strong> (Irish Name: Glas&oacute;g liath, Latin Name: <em>Motacilla cinerea<\/em>), <strong>Yellowhammer<\/strong> (Irish Name: Bu&iacute;&oacute;g, Latin Name: <em>Emberiza citrinella<\/em>), <strong>Meadow Pipit<\/strong> (Irish Name: Riabh&oacute;g Mh&oacute;na, Latin Name: <em>Anthus pratensis<\/em>)&nbsp; and the migratory <strong>Redwing<\/strong> (Irish Name: Dearg&aacute;n sneachta, Latin name: <em>Turdus iliacus<\/em>) that visit Ireland in winter from more northerly areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in Ireland, consider taking part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/birdwatchireland.ie\/our-work\/surveys-research\/research-surveys\/irish-garden-bird-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Irish Garden Bird Survey<\/strong> <\/a>to help with garden bird identification to provide valuable data to help monitor and conserve these rare and common Irish birds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the garden birds of Ireland (Including a poster of Irish Garden birds) and The Irish Garden Bird Survey, please check out<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/birdwatchireland.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Birdwatch Ireland<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Native Birds of Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to know more about the birds native to Ireland, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/birds-of-prey-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birds of prey<\/a><\/strong> such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/kestrel-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kestrel<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/owls-ireland\/\">Owls<\/a><\/strong>, rare Irish birds or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/bird-watching-in-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bird watching locations<\/strong><\/a>, then we have plenty more information <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/category\/flora-and-fauna\/birds\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the wornder colorful world of birds outside your window. 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