Southwest Ireland - Wildlife - 1

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West Cork - wildlife

A Heron attempts to land on a small island; the Swan is protecting several cygnets and is not welcoming! I shot this picture with a good friend in mind who is always thrilled by a sighting of a Heron!


West Cork - dragonfly

A Dragonfly basking in the sunshine.


West Cork - wildlife


West Cork - heron


West Cork - wildlife

Note the Heron's "landing gear" is fully lowered for landing!


West Cork - heron


West Cork - wildlife

Not strictly speaking wildlife; there are cows and goats here at Sheep's Head.


West Cork - Heron in Unionhall

Early morning at Unionhall


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The Ozone Layer - the best 1% of my photographs! Leonardslee Gardens Herstmonceux Castle - recent home to the Royal Greenwich Observatory

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