Some pictures I took recently

Angus Og

A bat hunting just after nightfall.

Rainbowsend

John mac

Kestrel being chased by grey crow


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marlin vs

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Angus Og

Good pic. Hedgehogs are making a good comeback here. They were gone for a bit over the last two years.

whyulittle

A kite pictured while looking for crocodiles in Australia. Google seems to suggest Brahminy Kite.

Cardynal

whyulittle wrote: »

A kite pictured while looking for crocodiles in Australia. Google seems to suggest Brahminy Kite.

Beautiful bird , well captured.

Trizo

Local Badger

artieanna

re-roofing a shed came across this dude all alone returned him to a dark shed.

littlebug

I had to chase after this one a bit before s(he) settled and smiled for the camera

thefly

Got this shot today in Dublin today. I was looking for Kingfisher and happened upon a family of foxes. After stalking them for a couple of hours, out darted this lad out of the blue

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whyulittle

First Heron I've ever seen in Athlone. Have spotted it a few times over the past few weeks.

The Paws

I have two pictures of Heron?? which I took nearby. They are the same as/similar to whyulittle's picture I think.
It was my first time seeing it. It appeared to be on its own. I thought they go in twos?

Sorry about the picture - I had to zoom in to see it as it keeps flying further away when I was taking the photos.

The Paws

thefly wrote: »

Got this shot today in Dublin today. I was looking for Kingfisher and happened upon a family of foxes. After stalking them for a couple of hours, out darted this lad out of the blue

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What a fab picture. How you do it?!! - I love those kind of photos especially when they are in motion.

thefly

The Paws wrote: »

What a fab picture. How you do it?!! - I love those kind of photos especially when they are in motion.

Thanks! As I said I happened upon the foxes. I slowly edged closer and closer to them. I was watching them play for a few hours when this fella darted out of no where. I was lucky I was quick plus I have good equipment which helps. He ran right by me and he had what looks like a bird in his mouth. Just lucky I was there really. I'll head back on the weekend and hopefully I get some more shots

whyulittle

Just been watching Penguin Island on BBC1.

Some of the little critters from St. Kilda outside Melbourne.

Cul a cnoic

Anyone know what this one's called??

Black Heart

Fritillary of some sort. Silver wash, maybe.

Cul a cnoic

Black Heart wrote: »

Fritillary of some sort. Silver wash, maybe.

Thanks Black Heart for the fast and accurate answer. Just googled Silver wash Fritillary and it looks identical.

Black Heart

No problem. I've only seen one before, on buddleia, too.

Cul a cnoic

Sitting in the gaden an hour or so ago and I seen something strange fly by me and land in the lawn. Went over and took a closer look and it was mating bumblebees.. Pics below

Judgement Day

The carry-on of those bumble bees remind me of the old joke - How do Hedgehogs make love? Answer: Carefully.

John mac

Bumble bee on Carrots..





Green leaf beetles Devouring Doc leaf (they didnt touch anything else)




Grass hopper






Damsel fly, Couldn't get him to stay still long enough for a good close up !




Still haven't got a definitive answer as to the correct name for these guys.
(they cover concrete walls when the sun shines)

thefly

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nilhg

Ringlet Butterfly







Meadow Brown

magicbastarder

John mac wrote: »

Still haven't got a definitive answer as to the correct name for these guys.
(they cover concrete walls when the sun shines)

clover mites seems to be the majority verdict.

Rainbowsend

Cul a cnoic

Excellent photo of the Kingfisher Rainbowsend

thefly

Rainbowsend wrote: »

Nice pic mate! I've been after these little blither's for a while. I have have caught one perching but it's out of focus. I know of 3 spots where they live as I see them zooming up and down the rivers. It's a case of finding that perching spot.

Any tips to help out? What time to go (I presume early morning) any tell tell hints as to where they might perch??


Also, what equipment are you using?