by Denis O'Regan

Did you know the collective noun is a 'clattering' or 'chattering' of Choughs?

I prefer the latter as it seems most apt and for the sheer alliteration.

Although Chough is now pronounced "Chuff" it was possibly originally pronounced "Chew" an example of an onomatopoeic name after it's distinctive call.

What are these Choughs scheming on the garden wall?

by Denis O'Regan

Basking Sharks at the start of May

Like clockwork, when May arrives so do the Basking Sharks to West Cork

At least twenty Basking Sharks have arrived into the waters here in Donaghmore, Clonakilty Bay and Courtmacsherry Bay on 2 May 2026.

Here is some drone video taken from Donaghmore strand.

Also some underwater clips from Courtmacsherry Bay captured from the Lady Catherine from

Altantic Whale and WIldlife Tours

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