We had a slow start this morning, as not everyone got a good nights sleep. The first night in a new place seems to have this effect. It is understandable, we just came over from North America two days ago and we have been traveling for 841 days straight (that is 2 years and 100 days). Luckily the Cuskinny Marsh was only a five minute drive. It is a large marsh that has built up behind the coastal road's raised embankment. We were able to see 15 different species in a short amount of time. Then we returned to Cobh and went into the cathedral. This house or worship is very large for such a small town of 10,000 folks. We walked around town some more and braved the wind. Then it was time for a snack.
Hooded Crow
One of three people we saw swimming
Herring gulls are so much bigger than the Black Headed Gull
Black Headed Gull
Great Cormorant
Herring Gull
Mute Swan
Little Grebe
Nesting holes?
Great Black Backed Gull
Grey Heron
Little Egret. The yellow feet are visible and these birds use the yellow feet to attract fish that can be caught and eaten
Reed banks and a hill in the distance
A rook
The gate to Cuskinny Manor
Boat house with no roof
Magpie
Cars were parked here for birders, swimmers and dog walkers
Into the cathedral we go
Quite large
Good light gets inside even on a cloudy day
The pulpit
Wood carving masterpiece
Very ornate
So much detail
Side chapel
Stained glass
Sculptures
The disciples perhaps
The round design was really something
Here it looks like some sort of jewel
The pipes of the organ
Still another side knave
The glass om the ceiling
A row of Georgian houses
What these houses lack in size they make up for it with color
The colors continue
A very nice floral presentation
Lusitania memorial
The leaves they are a-changin
The rainbow of lego
She is holding a tiny balloon
Green is the theme color
Nice shot
'Snack time
A funky little diner that served our food so fast I did not take any more pictures
