Some pictures I took recently

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In Clare -near Cliffs of Moher

Spotted these two ‘species’ today – think I recognise the first one as a meadow pipet ?


Meadow Pipit 1

Meadow pipet 2

Meadow pipet mealtime


But the second one has me stumped( not a tough task when it comes to bird id)


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It's a Wheatear, Keps.

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Thanks Srameen... didn't know they had such black 'cheeks/wings'

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Sunset yesterday evening

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AhHaor wrote: »

few from the dodder recently



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poxy lily beetle. im having warfare on them at the moment. only had them the last 2 years. they must be spreadding rapidly over here. them and bleeding vine weevil!

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I think this is my fav bird photo to date( of my own that is)

Was out for a long walk today( in Clare for a few days) -- always of course the camera with me

Spotted this guy landing in the grass – and it took me ten minutes of tracking and 23 ‘clicks’ to get one single one in focus/clear pic that made it worth the patience.

Meadow Pipit -in a Meadow

As usual you can zoom in on my pics by clicking on the image and going to the flickr site

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keps wrote: »

I think this is my fav bird photo to date( of my own that is)

Was out for a long walk today( in Clare for a few days) -- always of course the camera with me

Spotted this guy landing in the grass – and it took me ten minutes of tracking and 23 ‘clicks’ to get one single one in focus/clear pic that made it worth the patience.


As usual you can zoom in on my pics by clicking on the image and going to the flickr site

Great shot! If I had to bet I'd say Mistle Thrush?

Hotei

gzoladz wrote: »

Great shot! If I had to bet I'd say Mistle Thrush?

It's definitely a Pipit. But is it a Meadow Pipit or Rock Pipit?

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The photo was taken in Spanish Point. Field next to the sea.
There are 'sea' rocks nearby and I took this pic a few minutes earlier


Pipit

Hotei

keps wrote: »

The photo was taken in Spanish Point. Field next to the sea.
There are 'sea' rocks nearby and I took this pic a few minutes earlier


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I'll stick my neck out here and say that's a Rock Pipit (I've never seen a Rock Pipit before!). It appears to have a greyer plumage colour than a Meadow Pipit, its legs are dark and it also has a dark bill too. The habitat is spot on. I could be completely wrong though!!

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Hotei wrote: »

I'll stick my neck out here and say that's a Rock Pipit (I've never seen a Rock Pipit before!). It appears to have a greyer plumage colour than a Meadow Pipit, its legs are dark and it also has a dark bill too. The habitat is spot on. I could be completely wrong though!!

it's a meadow pipit alright. One of the main charectistics is the long hind claw which you can see here in this photo

Hotei

stevensi wrote: »

it's a meadow pipit alright. One of the main charectistics is the long hind claw which you can see here in this photo

Goes to show what I know!

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That hind claw

Would never have seen it only for Stevensi pointed it out

A one frame earlier pic - blown up bigtime shows it clearly

Thanks a million for the info lads -we learn everyday


Hind claw

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Swallow

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Marsh Fritillary






Four-spotted Chaser






Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth






Dingy Skipper (Butterfly)




Cryptic Wood White

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That butterfly place a nice spot to visit?

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Kuva wrote: »

That butterfly place a nice spot to visit?

Yes, it's a lovely place to visit, but you need to seek permission from Butterfly Conservation Ireland prior to visiting. It's only a small part of a much larger bog/wetlands habitat in Lullymore (just outside the town of Rathangan), Co.Kildare. As well as butterflies and dragonflies, I've seen Pine Marten, Red Squirrels, Hares, Foxes and many species of birds there too. There's a wealth of wildlife and flora to be seen. The website for Butterfly Conservation Ireland is:
www.butterflyconservation.ie

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Greenfinch


Dipper

Means Of Escape

A swallow took a wrong turn into my utility room.
Was a unique opportunity to hold this majestic bird before release.
Beautiful colour and as soft as silk .

Means Of Escape

Female or male bird?

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There is little or no sexual dimorphism in Swallows, so hard to tell.

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2day along the Dodder



Dunnock


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dipper


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Spotted this today, dont think I've seen one of this species before. Fritillary perhaps?

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Gaspode wrote: »

Spotted this today, dont think I've seen one of this species before. Fritillary perhaps?

Marsh Fritillary.....

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A competition for one of the Tabloids

Spot the Tit


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The first Common Blues I've seen this year. Quite a few about even though it was overcast.




Female Common Blue




Male Common Blue



Another Common Blue female




An ovipositing female




A Common Blue egg between the leaves of Bird's Foot Trefoil

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@Hotei


They are stunningly beautiful pics

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2day



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A Sericomyia silentis (hoverfly) was foraging on a buttercup oblivious to what lay in wait beneath. The Crab Spider (Misumena vatia) can change colour camouflaging itself on its host flower.