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Some pictures I took recently

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

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OpenYourEyes wrote: »

They're Greylags rather than White-fronts.

Thx for that, I think they were visitors from Montenotte.

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savagethegoat wrote: »

Snooty White Fronted Goose family snub Canada Goose family.

They're Greylags rather than White-fronts.

Stack of Goslings

Snooty White Fronted Goose family snub Canada Goose family.

splish wrote: »

I was told its a southerly species at the limit of its range. It was beaten from Lawson Cypress when I was looking for Juniper Shieldbug.

I'm in a neighbouring County, so it might be worth looking out for. Thanks.

Hotei wrote: »

Nice find Splish - well done!
Is it likely these spiders are more widespread? I presume as Crab spiders they're most likely found in vegetation?

I was told its a southerly species at the limit of its range. It was beaten from Lawson Cypress when I was looking for Juniper Shieldbug.

splish wrote: »

Diaea dorsata. 1st Carlow record. Other records in Ireland are from Wexford & Kerry.

Nice find Splish - well done!
Is it likely these spiders are more widespread? I presume as Crab spiders they're most likely found in vegetation?

Diaea dorsata. 1st Carlow record. Other records in Ireland are from Wexford & Kerry.

Diaea dorsata by Ciarán Byrne, on Flickr

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The standard of photos on this thread has gone through the roof since I started following it a few years ago. Well done all.

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Liophloeus tessulatus Weevil

Tetrix subulata Slender Groundhopper

Rhagium bifasciatum Two-banded Longhorn Beetle

Palomena prasina Green Shieldbug

Scathophaga stercoraria Yellow Dung Fly

Silpha atrata

Tethragnatha sp. (poss. T. extensa)

New Home wrote: »

Could that be a mallow?

No, Geranium.

keps wrote: »

Took this one yesterday... it looks a bit like Splish's wildflower above...

wildflower

Could that be a mallow?

Bogbean

False Oxlip

Took this one yesterday... it looks a bit like Splish's wildflower above...

A relaxed looking cock Pheasant.
He is obviously aware shooting season has ended.

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2016_05_12_0633 on Flickr

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2016_05_13_1005 on Flickr

Herb robert Geranium robertianum

Herb robert Geranium robertianum by Ciarán Byrne, on Flickr

Xylota segnis

Syrphus ribesii

Eupeodes corollae (female)

Epistrophe eligans (female)

Leucozona lucorum

Rhingia campestris

Eristalis intricarius

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Great Blue Heron by AindriuH, on Flickr

What's down here? by AindriuH, on Flickr

Kittiwake gathering nest vegetation from the sea:

Kittiwake gathering nest vegetation
by Brian, on Flickr

For more pictures take a look at the Rockabill blog:
http://rockabillterns.blogspot.com/2016/05/kitti-city-under-construction.html

Target in sight

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insects a bit blurred here

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Dunlin Feeding 1 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

You have a few Knot in that photo as well.

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Swallow in Flight 4 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Swallow in Flight 3 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Swallow in Flight 2 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Swallow in Flight 1 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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House Martin in Flight by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Moorhen in the Rain by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Herring Gull by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Greylag Goose in the Rain by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Grey Heron in the Rain by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Dunlin Feeding 1 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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Black Tailed Godwit in Flight 1 by Rod Wilson, on Flickr