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Seeing is Believing Photography Competition Winner

March 14, 2018 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Huge congratulations to Chris Howes of Dublin, who was selected as the winner of our Seeing is Believing wildlife photography competition at the end of February.Chris's entry -- A fox cub reflects -- beat off some stiff competition to take the top prize of a fantastic pair of Vanguard Endeavor EDII 10x42 binoculars worth €400.Runner-up Dieter Waschbuesch came in … [Read more...] about Seeing is Believing Photography Competition Winner

Look out for: oil beetles

April 3, 2014 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

Oil Beetle

A recent post to the Ireland's Wildlife page on Facebook (you can like it here... if you don't already :-) ) reminded me of an encounter I had with what has to be one of our most curious looking groups of insects.It was back in April 2008, when my family and I were spending a weekend in Glengarriff, Co. Cork. We were staying in a cottage right in the middle of Glengarriff … [Read more...] about Look out for: oil beetles

IWDG humpback research charter opened to non-members

March 19, 2013 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Humpback whale off West Cork

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has opened up a research charter scheduled for tomorrow morning to non-members.The formerly "members only" research trip is hoping to find and photograph the humpback whale confirmed in the area yesterday afternoon, and is scheduled to leave Reen Pier, Union Hall, West Cork at 9am sharp... details via the IWDG provided … [Read more...] about IWDG humpback research charter opened to non-members

Waxwing invasion of Ireland continues

December 11, 2012 by Calvin Jones 9 Comments

Waxwing in Clonakilty Co. Cork, Ireland

The influx of waxwings continues, with reports of these striking birds coming in from all over the country.I finally managed to hook up with a small flock in Clonakilty, County Cork over the weekend... and what a lovely lot they were too. Here are a few photographs.The waxwing irruption seems to have been prompted by a combination of a good breeding year (boosting … [Read more...] about Waxwing invasion of Ireland continues

IWT Irish Wildlife Photography Awards Calendar out now

November 14, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has launched an Irish Wildlife Calendar featuring shortlisted entries for this year's Irish Wildlife Photography Award.The overall winner of the award will be announced in December... but the Irish Wildlife Photography Award Calendar is available now from the IWT for just €10. It will make a great stocking filler for the wildlife nut in … [Read more...] about IWT Irish Wildlife Photography Awards Calendar out now

Incredible photograph of blue whales in Irish waters

September 13, 2012 by Calvin Jones 3 Comments

Blue Whales photographed in Ireland

Two blue whales cruise the waters 80-100 nautical miles off Ireland’s south coast The Irish Air Corps captured some phenomenal images last week when they encountered fin whales and two incredibly rare blue whales in Irish waters near the continental shelf edge about 80-100 nautical miles off Ireland's south coast. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group's recently refurbished … [Read more...] about Incredible photograph of blue whales in Irish waters

Red Admirals Everywhere

September 7, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

The last few sunny days has seen a veritable irruption of freshly emerged Red Admirals (Vanessa atalanta) in the garden. Some of them still had "crinkly" edges to their wings, where they hadn't pumped up / dried out properly yet.This particularly fine specimen posed for photos. Absolutely stunning butterflies. … [Read more...] about Red Admirals Everywhere

A stroll along the strand

September 3, 2012 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Sanderling, Long Strand

An evening walk on the beach is one of the real high points of Autumn. In this part of West Cork we're spoilt for choice with some stunning beaches within striking distance of the house... but more often than not we pick Long Strand at Castlefreke near Clonakilty for an evening stroll along the strand.You never know what you might see: birds, seals, dolphins, porpoises... … [Read more...] about A stroll along the strand

Featured Photo: Crab Spider, Boora Parklands, Co. Offaly

July 11, 2012 by Calvin Jones 6 Comments

This stunning macro photo of a crab spider at Boora Parklands, Co. Offaly was posted to the Ireland’s Wildlife Flickr Group by Michael Carroll. It’s an amazing shot of an animal that I have yet to see in Ireland… not for want of trying. Not jealous at all.Well, maybe… just a little bit! Photo Credit: All rights reserved by mikka631 via Flickr … [Read more...] about Featured Photo: Crab Spider, Boora Parklands, Co. Offaly

Featured Photo: Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

June 27, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Spotted Flycatcher

Browsing through the Ireland’s Wildlife photography group on Flickr recently I thought it would be a great idea to share some of the fantastic photographs of Irish wildlife that are being posted there on this wildlife blog.So let’s kick off with this stunning portrait of one of my favourite summer migrants, the Spotted Flycatcher, posted to the group by Alistair … [Read more...] about Featured Photo: Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

Sparrowhawk: the “Ronseal” of Irish birds!

June 11, 2012 by Calvin Jones 8 Comments

Living and working in the country is often quite tranquil, but this morning the calm was shattered when this male sparrowhawk dropped in for an impromptu visit. Suddenly the background harmony of birdsong was replaced by a cacophony of anxious alarm calls as blackbirds, swallows, house sparrows, chaffinches and tits all screamed their warnings. Trouble had arrived! I glanced … [Read more...] about Sparrowhawk: the “Ronseal” of Irish birds!

Featured wildlife photos from the Ireland’s Wildlife community

September 26, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Here are a selection of stunning wildlife shots submitted by fans of the Ireland’s Wildlife page on Facebook and the Irelands Wildlife Flickr photo-sharing group. Enjoy! Wood mouse… by Caher Bridge Garden via Facebook Pine Marten… by Enda Flynn via Flickr Small Copper… by Wild Carlow via Facebook Pygmy Shrew by Eamon Brennan via Facebook Spotted Flycatcher… by … [Read more...] about Featured wildlife photos from the Ireland’s Wildlife community

Share your Ireland’s Wildlife photographs on Flickr

June 25, 2011 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

Ireland’s Wildlife now has a brand new Flickr group, where you can share your images of Irish nature with the rest of our online community. Flickr is one of the world’s leading photo-sharing websites (now owned by the Yahoo! network) and makes it really easy to share, comment and discuss photos online. Members have already added a stunning collection of wildlife shots to the … [Read more...] about Share your Ireland’s Wildlife photographs on Flickr

Poplar Hawk Moth… a different view

May 4, 2011 by Calvin Jones 8 Comments

Seeing the fantastic insect photographs being posted to the Ireland’s Wildlife Facebook Page this month prompted me to browse my photo archives, and I thought I’d share this with you on the blog. The poplar hawk moth (Laothoe populiis) an incredibly striking insect… based on a 1981 distribution map it can (or at least could) be found all over Ireland, but because, like many … [Read more...] about Poplar Hawk Moth… a different view

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