In 2016 I was privileged to be amongst herd of wild African Elephants in South Africa
There's plenty of Oystercatcher and Curlew in our fields here in West Cork - enjoy this short video
I was delighted to discover these stunning winter visitors during the cold snap here in West Cork
Aboard the Holly-Jo
A short film documenting my trip on Tuesday 23 November 2021
As the saying goes "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" but I wonder whether the Wheatear is one of the prettiest birds?
There is just something about the perfect proportions and soft shaded colours that make the Wheatear so graceful.
Funnily enough the name Wheatear it's nothing to do with "Wheat".
The Mission
Leg 09 - 20 to 26 July 2021
To sail on the Celtic Mist recording and identifying individuals from the genetically distinct Bottlenose Dolphins populating the Shannon Estuary and nearby locations.
Observations of how we respond to predation
Some rambling thoughts on the language we use, empathy and our tendency towards anthropomorphism
The Fulmar (Northern Fulmar - Fulmarus glacialis) Irish: Fulmaire is a fascinating bird.
When you first spot a Pipit you might be forgiven for thinking you have spotted a small thrush of some kind
Can you tell your Rock Pipit from a Meadow Pipit?
Observing and identifying birds isn't just about 'Bird Watching'
'Bird Listening' is a really effective skill to develop where our feathered friends are difficult to spot or visibility is poor.
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, B1, A2, B2)
This video clip shows the sheer beauty of the Kingfisher's plumage
Observing and identifying birds isn't just about 'Bird Watching'
'Bird Listening' is a really effective skill to develop where our feathered friends are difficult to spot or visibility is poor.
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, A2, B1, B2)
Looking at the palette of colours - can you name each bird found in Ireland (A1, A2, B1, B2)
A video clip with enhanced sound taken on 15 June 2020 aboard the 'Holly-Jo' (Cork Whale Watch) from Reen Pier
A short video taken on 15 June 2020 aboard the 'Holly-Jo' (Cork Whale Watch) from Reen Pier
A short narrated video helping you to identify the Greenshank (Donaghmore, West Cork)
Enjoy this slow-motion stormy Atlantic taken at Simon's Cove (Ballinglanna Bay, West Cork)
Here's a little short video I made that might help you identify various Tits
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