During the Winter time at The Nest there is a daily spectacle that we like to call the taming of the crows!
Once dusk lands look up and you will see hundreds of crows, silently flying home to roost.
You may ask why do crows do this? From our research we can see it is for safety against predators, increased warmth and social networking to gain information about food sources! These, often called ‘mega-murders’ which allow them to survive harsh winter conditions and share knowledge across generations.
We have a great variety of birdlife to see at The Nest
Spotting starlings beginning to murmur is a regular sight at The Nest during the Winter and Spring time. Being a short flight away from Lough Derg if you do see the beginnings of a murmuration why not hop in the car and head to Dromineer where you may be lucky and see them ascend and descend!
If you are lucky you may spot a White Tailed Eagle!
White Tailed Eagle
The White-Tailed Eagle has been spotted near The Nest twice, and its impressive wingspan is truly a sight to behold.
These majestic birds were successfully reintroduced to Lough Derg through a national conservation program, with important nesting sites established on the lake near Mountshannon.
Since 2020, young eagles from Norway have been released in the area. These birds have thrived and successfully bred, marking a remarkable comeback of the species in the region.
