I was down by the shore today in Skerries Co Dublin as it was such a fine day (seeing as we haven`t had many in Ireland this year so far) it would have been a shame not to get out birding. While there I had good but distant views of 3 Eiders (2 males and 1 female) as well as good but distant views of 3 Red-throated Divers. One of my favorite shore birds was on show and showing well, yes the Purple Sandpiper. They don`t seem to mind humans and you can get nice and close for a shot or two. The ones I was watching were so relaxed they had a bath in a rock pool in front of me, I also had nice views of Sanderling and Redshank. On the way back I stopped at Broadmeadows Estuary to have a look and see if there was anything around. Boy what a evening, great displays for 500+ Golden Plover and some nice views of Black-tailed Godwits. So here`s a shot or two.
Redshank Sunning himself in the lovely spring sunshine.
Sanderling sitting and snoozing while they wait for the tide to turn.
Black-tailed Godwit at Broadmeadows Estuary
Just a fraction of the amount of Golden Plovers at Broadmeadows.
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