Irish Sea Birds!

Six weeks clinging to Ireland’s edge, completely at the mercy of the Atlantic.

As the 2026 summer sun begins to dip and the breeding season draws to a close, I’m looking back at an unforgettable month and a half spent on the front lines of the Irish coast. From the raw, untamed sanctuary of the Great Saltee Islands to the towering, wind-whipped ledges of the Cliffs of Howth, these pelagic seabirds turned the rugged cliffs into a bustling, deafening metropolis of feathers and fury.

Swipe through to see the highlights of the 2026 summer's expedition.

Atlantic Puffin: The undisputed clown of the coast, returning to its burrow with a beak full of sand eels and that unmistakable, colorful charm.