Sunday, 24 July 2011

Gull time

Seems a bit early looking for gulls but at this time of year a few Mediterranean Gulls start to visit Nimmo's Pier. Low tide is usually best on the opposite side of  Nimmo's which is know as Long Walk. 2nd summer Ring-billed Gull and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull put in an appearance.

A lot of juvenile birds around and parent birds feeding them, a good opportunity to get some good shots of parents feeding the fledged birds.

All shots digiscoped with Nikon 82ED 30x DS and Panasonic Lumix G1 20mm lens

Mediterranean Gull
(Larus melanocephalus)
Sléibhín meánmhuirí

Ring-billed Gull
(Larus delawarensis)
Faoileán bandghobach

Common Tern
(Sterna hirundo)
Geabhróg

Pied Wagtail
(Motacilla alba yarrellii)
Glasóg shráide
Pied Wagtail
(Motacilla alba yarrellii)
Glasóg shráide