This bird, the Redpoll, is from the family of the Finches. It is a garden visitor. This photo was taken at Rathcolman, Mullingar and the bird is noticeable with the red on top of its head.
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The Green Finch a lovely bird at this time of the year with its green feathers. It is a great visitor to John McCauley's garden, where he captured this fine shot.
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A pair of Great Crested Grebes on Lough Ennell starting their mating ritual. They will build a floating nest with 5 or 6 young.
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The Collared Dove is a common visitor to our gardens, feeding on seeds and shoots. It would normally be seen in pairs. This one was pictured in Rathcolman.
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The Chaffinch is another common garden bird, with is beautifully coloured feathers at this time of the year. This male was spotted at Lough Ennell.
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The Bullfinch, a beautifully coloured bird, is a regular visitor to our garden. It is shy and will remain hidden among the bushes, feeding on berries and on flower seeds.
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The Robin is a great and welcome visitor to gardens across the country.
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In spring on our lakes, swans can be observed performing their mating rituals.
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A common garden bird is the Goldfinch. This male and female pair were captured in John McCauley's back garden.
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The Water Hen is common on our lakes and rivers at this time of year, and with its red and yellow bill it looks fantastic. This one was captured at Lough Ennell.
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