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| Puffins, also known as sea parrots |
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| Kittiwake |
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| Great Black Backed Gull |
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| Herring Gull with fishing tackle caught in its mouth and foot |
Monday, 1 July 2013
June 29th - Ireland's Eye Trip
Saturday June 29th saw the first of two of the Dublin Branch's annual trip to Ireland's Eye led by Sean Hogan. As usual a large number of people turned out for the short boat ride, and the weather was perfect. Lots of seabirds were seen including puffins, kittiwakes and great black backed gulls. However, along with the enjoyment of seeing so many amazing birds in their natural element there was the distressing sight of a herring gull with fishing tackle stuck in its mouth and foot. Although it is unpleasant, after a debate it was agreed to show the picture to highlight the issue of discarded fishing tackle causing death and injury to seabirds. Photos are by IWT member John Fox.
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