This guy engrossed in his own personal bathing antics attracted the interest of a young lady eager to see what all the fuss was about. But, when she ventured too close he was clearly not happy. She persisted a few moments but when he got aggressive she was out of there! A short while later […]
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Mallard Magic
I took a big gun of a lens into Doneraile Park today to see if size really matters. The pros are obvious of course in being able to get closer to the action. The cons don’t become obvious until you have been holding that camera and lens for a few minutes. It’s a heavy setup […]
Read MoreA Not So Angry Bird
The more I learned about the European Robin the more I wondered where it came in the running relative to the movie character’s actual angry bird, the Northern Cardinal. Apparently, the friendly and inquisitive robin red breast, one of Ireland’s favourite birds, can develop quite a temper when confronted with another red bearing antagonist. Fortunately […]
Read MoreEat Your Greens
Almost every parent has mastered the art of flying spoon food delivery into a reluctant infant’s mouth. I’m almost certain that that flying spoon never contained leafy greens or blanched vegetables! As for raw, well, you’d have worn it for sure! This little chick was totally happy to eat tiny pieces of a succulent plant […]
Read MoreSanctuary
A little way off the coast of Grange Beach is a steel platform that never quite disappears even during the highest tides. It was built as the seawater inlet to the Westlakes waterway and ensures its ongoing health. The local cormorants see it there own way. A safe haven to rest for the evening when […]
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