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Sand Martins in Howth Harbour?

  • 20-04-2021 08:59PM
    #1
    tomfoolery60
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭


    I saw a bunch of what I am nearly certain were Sand Martins flying in and out between the blocks/bricks of pier in Howth (facing the harbour). They weren't swallows and I don't think they were house martins.

    I always thought that sand Martins needed a big sandy bank to nest in, like you see around malahide for example. Would they be nesting in a wall like the pier in Howth? I saw one stop and gather some twigs/dried grass and fly off with it.


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  • #2
    Del.Monte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,363 ✭✭✭✭Del.Monte


    I had them nesting in a stonewall in Enniscorthy town a couple of years back.

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  • #3
    Yorkshire.man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Yorkshire.man


    With flooding and rising sea levels they are clearly adapting. On the beach near us they nest in a rocky cliff face and seem very happy


  • #4
    Accidentally
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 275 ✭✭Accidentally


    I've seen them nesting along canals and rivers, where holes were purposely created in concrete bridges and walls during refurbishment.


  • #5
    tomfoolery60
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭tomfoolery60


    Thanks for the feedback, good to eye might be accurate after all!


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