Hi there blog land.
Check out this article from the Daily Mail from 22nd June 2010.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1288468/A-fish-supper-fit-king-Enchanting-images-inside-kingfishers-nest-mum-AND-dad-deal-dinner-time.html
Fantastic Photos!!
Enjoy
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Prosperous Reservoir (Ballynafagh Lake)
Hey,
Today with a pal we went exploring Ballynafagh Lake or Prosperous Reservoir in Co Kildare.
There was a host of birds BUT of course because the trees are so full we couldn't fecking see em as we where always on the wrong side of the Gorse but we could hear em!! I did see a lovely Male Reed Bunting singing happily.
But whilst there wasn't many views of our feathers friends there was plenty of Flora and other Fauna.
Today with a pal we went exploring Ballynafagh Lake or Prosperous Reservoir in Co Kildare.
There was a host of birds BUT of course because the trees are so full we couldn't fecking see em as we where always on the wrong side of the Gorse but we could hear em!! I did see a lovely Male Reed Bunting singing happily.
But whilst there wasn't many views of our feathers friends there was plenty of Flora and other Fauna.
Blue tailed Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly - male and female mating - not quite a Heart shaped but nearly!!
Green Tiger Beetle
Green Tiger Beetle laying eggs (I think)
Spider in the funkiest web ever - haven't identified it yet - web was like a funnel - but surely we don't have funnel web spiders in Ireland???? Can anyone help?
I have been informed that this is Sundew - which is carnivorous!!
Marsh Cinquefoil
I think this is a Common Spotted Orchid but I'm not sure!!
Frog - we saw 3 different species of frogs but this guy was only a few centimetres big!
Then on the way back to the car we had a lovely view of a Male Linnet in full breeding plumage - such a vivid red colour.
Then it was off to Anna's for Rasher sandwiches and Tea - a great day :)
Then it was off to Anna's for Rasher sandwiches and Tea - a great day :)
Howth with the Tolka Branch - 19June2010
Hi Guys
I know I know I haven't been on in ages - but my excuse is I was supposed to put up the post but I got distracted by the baby Kestrels :)
Anywho the last Tolka Branch trip of the Season was to Howth to have a look at the Sea birds and any other that we could see whilst we where there.
It started at 9.15am when I met with Susan for a little early birding - rest of the Guys weren't meeting till 10.30am - we took a walk on top of a windy pier and we saw - Gannets, Sand martins, Gulls, Cormorants...
I know I know I haven't been on in ages - but my excuse is I was supposed to put up the post but I got distracted by the baby Kestrels :)
Anywho the last Tolka Branch trip of the Season was to Howth to have a look at the Sea birds and any other that we could see whilst we where there.
It started at 9.15am when I met with Susan for a little early birding - rest of the Guys weren't meeting till 10.30am - we took a walk on top of a windy pier and we saw - Gannets, Sand martins, Gulls, Cormorants...
Sand martin having a wee preen (Photo courtesy of Brendan Sheils as I didnt bring my camera and of course had the best photo Opportunity EVER)
With the full gang assembled we took a walk down the pier again to have a look at the breeding bird colonies on Ireland's eye - over on the island there is breeding populations of Gannet, Guillemots, Gulls , Kittiwakes and Puffins and some of them you can see from the pier with a scope but apparently if you are brave enough the boat trip is worth a try!! Trying to build up me courage haha!
With the full gang assembled we took a walk down the pier again to have a look at the breeding bird colonies on Ireland's eye - over on the island there is breeding populations of Gannet, Guillemots, Gulls , Kittiwakes and Puffins and some of them you can see from the pier with a scope but apparently if you are brave enough the boat trip is worth a try!! Trying to build up me courage haha!
Black Headed Gull (Photo BS)
Basking out on the rocks were at least 7 common seals - they were enjoying the sunshine.
We got a wonderful sighting of a Razorbill when we where all standing at the lighthouse on the pier and walking back were a few Black Guillemots swimming about in the marina.
Then we headed up to Ballyscadden Carpark to go up to Howth Head - not far up Howth Head are breeding Kittiwakes, Fulmars and Guillemots - and we got a good view of some babies - all fluffy and cute!!
Further up the Head I went a different way round the cliffs then the rest of the gang and got a wonderful view of a Stonechat - whilst quite common the numbers have thought to have suffered because of the harsh winter.
The appeared a Kestrel, hovering above the cliffs - and was rewarded with a Mouse/baby Rat!
Basking out on the rocks were at least 7 common seals - they were enjoying the sunshine.
We got a wonderful sighting of a Razorbill when we where all standing at the lighthouse on the pier and walking back were a few Black Guillemots swimming about in the marina.
Then we headed up to Ballyscadden Carpark to go up to Howth Head - not far up Howth Head are breeding Kittiwakes, Fulmars and Guillemots - and we got a good view of some babies - all fluffy and cute!!
Further up the Head I went a different way round the cliffs then the rest of the gang and got a wonderful view of a Stonechat - whilst quite common the numbers have thought to have suffered because of the harsh winter.
The appeared a Kestrel, hovering above the cliffs - and was rewarded with a Mouse/baby Rat!
Kestrel Hovering as it does so well - Photo BS
It was roasting hot on the top of Howth Head but a beautiful day.
It was roasting hot on the top of Howth Head but a beautiful day.
Tolka Branch walking around Howth Head - Im the one in the Red Tshirt (5 in) Thanks Brendan :)
Well worth a walk around even if you are afraid of heights like me :)
Well worth a walk around even if you are afraid of heights like me :)
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