Some pictures I took recently

Smartypantsdig

costelcp wrote: »

cheers for that thats extremely helpful!I dont suppose you would have any grid references for your sightings?if not dont worry.
Anywhere else in the dublin mountains that you have come accross them?

Will assemble that data over the next few days after I consult the field notes I took.

costelcp

cheers for that!

Panda

Great thread, some crackin shots.
Can anyone tell me what this is?
It clung onto my windscreen for dear life on the way home from work one day and since i just bought a macro extension for my camera i caught it and took a few pics.
It wasnt too happy about it and tried to fly away if i put it in a box(the orange and black stripy bits are wings that fold under its back) so i left it out on a sheet of paper and this was the only photo i could get of it standing still.

Rainbowsend

That is a Shield Bug also known as a Stink Bug because it can emit a
strong smelling liquid to put off predators. Also come in Bright Green

Panda

Rainbowsend wrote: »

That is a Shield Bug also known as a Stink Bug because it can emit a
strong smelling liquid to put off predators. Also come in Bright Green

Thanks for the info, im glad it didnt decide to emit anything at me! Do you know if the smell is very bad?

Rainbowsend

No idea Panda Dont really want to find out either!! I have seen quite a few of them and have never noticed any smell, maybe they dont see me as a predator.

splish

Totally off topic but just seen a magpie chasing after and trying to peck at a butterfly in the rain. Just seemed unusual to me. Must be tough times for magpies if they have to chase after butterflies.

artieanna

Mothman wrote: »

It's an ichneumon wasp. (parasitic wasp) They inject eggs into hosts which are often caterpillars. They don't sting as such but may have venom and I have experienced a mild sting from one.

only couple of weeks ago I came across one of those caterpillars with maggots bursting out of it. poor critter:(

philstar

black swan i saw near castleconnell, mingling with the white ones no problem -racial harmony

Trotter

I took a trip to the beach today and spotted a few of these.
Are they Oystercatchers?



And this little fella was sitting on the stones being blown in the wind. I've no idea what kind of butterfly it is!

John mac

anyone like to id this fella?

(70 mm leg span.)

splish

Trotter wrote: »

And this little fella was sitting on the stones being blown in the wind. I've no idea what kind of butterfly it is!

Just from looking at the UK Moths website it appears to be a Magpie moth.

Black Heart

John mac wrote: »

anyone like to id this fella?

(70 mm leg span.)

Looks like a male tegenaria duellica, but they have to be examined to be sure. The size is a good indicator, though.

Rainbowsend

When all else fails on a windy day try a little honey!

Judgement Day

I hope you stood on it after you took your pic!

angelxx

Some beautiful photographs in here

John mac

John

Some photos from the last month or so. Firstly, various mushroom species, I've no clue what they are, from Derry (click any of the photos to go through to my flicr account where there's a few more different mushrooms if you're interested):




A hoverfly in our garden:


A smooth newt in Kildare:

Durnish

love the newt.

shawnee

brilliant photos , love the mushrooms, how did you get them so bright, is that natural light ?:o

John

shawnee wrote: »

brilliant photos , love the mushrooms, how did you get them so bright, is that natural light ?:o

Yes, it's natural light. I think I used flash on one photo but can't remember which one (don't think it's one of the ones here). I used a tripod and took long exposures (10-20 seconds) at f32 using a 50mm macro lens. That way I got everything in focus and the long exposure time allowed for plenty of detail and colour. When processing them, I boosted the black levels and contrast to make the background darker so they pop out a bit better.

Rainbowsend

Feargal as Luimneach

Lovely vibrant colour on your Robin:)

greenpeter

This lads loves his treats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aApgmU8v9pE

V Bull

Kestrel.

greeneyedspirit

Dolphin off the Clare coast -

V Bull

Lough Derryvaragh today, Great Crested Grebe

IceMaiden

John mac

I cant figure out what this fella is .



This is our resident young Hare

littlebug

This pheasant was my 7am alarm call this morning.


Not a good photo but he took me by surprise. Stoat I presume.


Stonechat?


Rock pipit?