The Redwing is a winter visitor to Britan and Ireland. Similar size to the Song Thrush.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Long-Tailed Tit
Today was only the second time I've seen these. They move quickly around usually in small family flocks and are often seen hanging upside down. I'm disappointed I didn't get a better shot as one flew and stopped about 2 meters from me.
Bullfinch
The Bullfinch is a stocky bird but with surprisingly long wings and tail. This one was in a group of 6. The females have a greyish colour on their front.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Looking for one you'll find another
I was scraping out a hollow branch in an old Beech Tree, as I had plans of attracting some Owls to the area when I unfortunatly invaded this Bats home. I quickly got my shot and returned him to bed for the rest of the winter. I think its a Pipistrelle Bat the most common in Ireland
Shelducks
Shelducks can be mistaken for Geese because their so large. These were taken near Great Island Co Wexford along the River Barrow/Nore.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Great Bittern
A Great Bittern has been spotted in south Wexford reciently. They were not recorded in Ireland in about 150 years, the freezing conditions around Europe this winter may have something to do with it. The Bittern is a Heron and a little smaller than our Grey Heron. They breed only in extensive Phragmites reedbeds.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Turnstone
The Turnstone uses it beak to turn over small objects while searching for Insects, Crustaceans, and Molluscs along the sea shore.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Black headed Gull
The black spot behind the eye is the only black part that remains during the winter.
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