As most of my readers know, I love birds and am a bird-watcher. But, I have noticed something very odd about central Dublin. Unlike in London, where there are song birds in the back of most houses and in the parks. Dublin has no song birds. In almost three weeks here, I have heard only one.
Does anyone know why there are no song birds? Is it because there is so much countryside around that these beautiful songsters do not come into the city? This fact disturbs me.
Also, in this time, I have not seen one cat. I have seen and heard three dogs, but no cats. This is also amazing. At least one cat passed the hospital doors two days ago when we were waiting for Royal Baby news.
Irish comments welcomed.