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Some pictures I took recently

Nerin · 2008-07-20 13:23:13

all manner of beasties and birdies been around my house lately, or the forest across the way.

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#662 08-03-2011 09:45AM

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Mothman wrote: »

A few posts in response to the bird ringing pictures have been moved to new thread
And I deleted the mink/otter discussion because the pictures were gone

Oops, sorry, I changed the file name and neglected to modify the post. I'll repost anyway.

Anyone know whether I should report the presence of this little guy to any authority? I understand they are a menace.

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#663 08-03-2011 11:13PM

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id help please?

can anyone tell me what the 3 at the front of the pic are. Tufted duck at the back (I think). I'm sure it's something really obvious but just not to me

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#664 08-03-2011 11:25PM

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littlebug wrote: »

id help please?

can anyone tell me what the 3 at the front of the pic are. Tufted duck at the back (I think). I'm sure it's something really obvious but just not to me
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Female pochards.
Tufties at back.......

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#665 08-03-2011 11:32PM

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Traonach wrote: »

Female pochards.
Tufties at back.......

Thanks That was on my list but I just wasn't sure. I'll know for again

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#666 09-03-2011 12:03PM

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some pics of our canadian friends over dublin this week.

morning_stroll_7 by maxidublin, on Flickr

morning_stroll_25 by maxidublin, on Flickr

morning_stroll_10 by maxidublin, on Flickr

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#667 09-03-2011 12:05PM

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And one of my little buddy who hangs out on the liffey beside the IFSC.

Les by maxidublin, on Flickr

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#668 09-03-2011 03:28PM

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Song thrush from the Garden , one of 5 or 6 about at the moment.

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#669 09-03-2011 03:48PM

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They are the same bird - Merlin??
Apologies for the appaling pics:o

or is it a kestral actually?

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#670 09-03-2011 04:49PM

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Looks Kestrel to me.

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#671 09-03-2011 06:03PM

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Kestrel for me too

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#672 09-03-2011 07:32PM

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Adult Male Kestrel..

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#673 11-03-2011 12:59PM

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hes watching my little birds:eek:

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#674 11-03-2011 06:44PM

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3 here but 4 just before I grabbed the camera. They're loving the mixed seed thrown by the tits.

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#675 13-03-2011 02:08PM

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Finally got to see this in its entirety today . There is a sparrow hawk that i see once in a while around my area. Usually its just a quick flash of it in flight or the odd time it may perch closely. Last September whilst cleaning the conservatory there was a huge burst of feathers in front of me as it caught a pigeon, unfortunately it saw me and flew away and the pigeon got to fight another today. I didn't see the sparrow hawk for months until this morning. I came back from my walk and noticed a huge bunch of feathers out the back, i had a feeling of what it was but i couldn't see any movement. I walked slowly towards the conservatory and low and behold there is the sparrow hawk on a fresh kill.:D She stayed for around a half hour so it was pretty amazing, i only wish the camera i had was better as the quality is poor, still though thought id share. I took some video too might upload later.(im thinking its a female???)

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#676 13-03-2011 02:21PM

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don't move the carcass it might come back for more

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#677 13-03-2011 02:31PM

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mgwhelan wrote: »

don't move the carcass it might come back for more

I won't. Last year i came across her feeding on a carcass just like this down the woods but scared her off. It was incredible to see her flight path through the trees and branches. I was down again that area a couple hours later and the carcass was gone.

UPDATE :Arrived back this morning Monday and watched her eat the rest, tried to get better pics but she got spooked and flew away with the carcass. Great experience.

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#678 13-03-2011 03:28PM

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Treecreeper.
have been trying for weeks and months to get a good shot of one of these, this is the best i got.

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#679 13-03-2011 04:10PM

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Amazing pictures padi89. Don't be silly..these images are totally acceptable and quality in my 'humble' opinion. Your one lucky man - a HALF HOUR looking at a Sparrow Hawk

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#680 13-03-2011 04:38PM

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trebor28 wrote: »

have been trying for weeks and months to get a good shot of one of these, this is the best i got.

What is this trebor?

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#681 13-03-2011 05:05PM

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whyulittle wrote: »

What is this trebor?

sorry forgot to label it, Treecreeper

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#682 13-03-2011 05:10PM

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Ah OK, couldn't figure it out - looked like an owl with the two big "ears".

Even after you said, took a minute or two to decipher it! Now that I have, cool shot!

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#683 13-03-2011 05:15PM

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he's really showing off alright.

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#684 13-03-2011 06:24PM

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Treecreeper...so amazing Trebor! Is that photo from your back garden?

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#685 13-03-2011 06:57PM

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no not this time.

was out for a walk, he was hanging around with some LTT's as per usual.

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#686 13-03-2011 11:10PM

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/carl_cotter/5517309354/

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#687 14-03-2011 12:19AM

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#688 14-03-2011 04:26AM

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#689 14-03-2011 09:16AM

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^^ Looks like he's had a feed

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#690 14-03-2011 11:29PM

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Taken yesterday.

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#691 15-03-2011 12:00AM

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homerhop wrote: »

Taken yesterday.

You should take the netting off those fat balls, there an accident waiting to happen. The birds get their feet trapped in them.

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