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As the saying goes "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" but I wonder whether the Wheatear is one of the prettiest birds?
There is just something about the perfect proportions and soft shaded colours that make the Wheatear so graceful.
Funnily enough the name Wheatear it's nothing to do with "Wheat".
The Mission
Leg 09 - 20 to 26 July 2021
To sail on the Celtic Mist recording and identifying individuals from the genetically distinct Bottlenose Dolphins populating the Shannon Estuary and nearby locations.
Survey Area for this project
Observations of how we respond to predation
Some rambling thoughts on the language we use, empathy and our tendency towards anthropomorphism
The Fulmar (Northern Fulmar - Fulmarus glacialis) Irish: Fulmaire is a fascinating bird.
Here is the state of my neoprene lens covers from a leading manufacturer after a few years
When you spend a good chunk of money on your camera lens a quality neoprene cover can help keep it free of knocks and scratches
Can you tell your Rock Pipit from a Meadow Pipit?
When you first spot a Pipit you might be forgiven for thinking you have spotted a small thrush of some kind
Observing and identifying birds isn't just about 'Bird Watching'
'Bird Listening' is a really effective skill to develop where our feathered friends are difficult to spot or visibility is poor.
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, B1, A2, B2)
This video clip shows the sheer beauty of the Kingfisher's plumage
Observing and identifying birds isn't just about 'Bird Watching'
'Bird Listening' is a really effective skill to develop where our feathered friends are difficult to spot or visibility is poor.
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, A2, B1, B2)
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, A2, B1, B2)
A video clip with enhanced sound taken on 15 June 2020 aboard the 'Holly-Jo' (Cork Whale Watch) from Reen Pier
