Little red footed birds on the liffey

1275gt

Hi guys and gals. Work in a great spot on the quays in Dublin and have some fantastic views of the river and its wildlife, seals, cormorants, brent geese and gulls of every description.

In the past year some pairs of birds have arrived that ive never seen (or noticed) before. Im dying to know what the are. They are small black birds with brilliant white markings on their wings. They dive for food and have little bright red webbed feet. I love these little guys but havent a notion what they are called.

Anyone know what they are or have any more info on them??

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Is this what you saw?

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/blackguillemot/index.asp

1275gt

yes thats exactly the little fellas. theres around 6 of them living on the river outside. they must have a nest nearby as theres been lots of fighting and showing off (by what i assume are the males)

thanks a million :D