Gannets

monkeynuz

Good morning, just had my morning coffee on the terrace, been watching the gannets diving just offshore, timed the gap between splash and bang and they are about half a mile offshore.

First posting here, hi from me.

M.

Zoo4m8

What better way to spend a sunny Sunday morning!

Hi to you, first post of many I trust...:)

monkeynuz

Zoo4m8 wrote: »

What better way to spend a sunny Sunday morning!

Hi to you, first post of many I trust...:)

Thanks zoo4m8,

We have a few odd bits and pieces visiting us here, but it's always great watching the gannets.

The seal will be out on his rock later!

Judgement Day

Don't be such a tease - where are you? Somewhere exotic or Costa Balbriggan?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Lovely! Whereabouts are you?

monkeynuz

15 miles up Kenmare bay 200 feet from water with garden that goes down to private beach.......

fizzoo12

Nothing as yet here at Lough Ree outside Lanesboro, I'll let you all know if gannets appear .....

OpenYourEyes

fizzoo12 wrote: »

Nothing as yet here at Lough Ree outside Lanesboro, I'll let you all know if gannets appear .....

Gannets stick to the sea I'm afraid, they won't appear on Lough Ree.

There were two terns (Common terns I think) just south of the bridge in Lanesboro not too long ago though - lovely birds and they fish in a similar way to Gannets - drawing their wings back and darting into the water - great to watch and worth keeping an eye out for!

shane9689

why is this thread of the day? haha
enoy your bird watching though