Tag Archives: #Irish wildlife

Friday Flappers – A Wee Birdy Gallery

Posted on 05/03/2021 by aj vosse

How about a wee birdy gallery to celebrate the best of birds. I’ve always had a thing for birds… maybe because of the flying thing. I have taken as many pictures of birds as others take of their family members… … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #beauty, #bird watching, #birds, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #Irish wildlife, #photography 📷, #wildlife photography | 1 Comment

Flapper Friday – Red Kite Spectacle

Posted on 11/12/2020 by aj vosse

Last Friday we took a quick drive to Avoca – a picturesque village in the renowned Vale of Avoca. A beautiful part of Co Wicklow. Some years ago an effort was made to reestablish a colony of red kites to … Continue reading →

Posted in #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #Avoca River, #bird watching, #birds, #Co Wicklow, #flying, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #Irish wildlife, #sunset, #wildlife photography, Red Kite | 3 Comments

Deep Dive!

Posted on 01/06/2020 by aj vosse

For Irene’s Sunshine Macro Monday post… how about a bumblebee doing a deep dive… into a thistle flower? PS – Happy First of June… may your month be filled with the best you can wish on yourself!

Posted in Factual Opinion, Photography, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #colour, #focus, #friendship, #insects, #Irish wildlife, #Macro Monday, #photography 📷, #plants, #purple, #wildlife photography, beerbug, bumblebee, thistle, wise words | 2 Comments

Flapper Friday – Flying Fulmars…

Posted on 29/05/2020 by aj vosse

If you look back at yesterday video clip you’ll see where this photo was taken. The fulmars are rumoured to projectile vomit if they are threatened… so, we tend to stay as distant as possible. However, it is great to … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #SAFFER Worldwide, Factual Opinion, Photography, The Birds and the Bees, Walking | Tagged #bird watching, #birds, #flying, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #humour, #Irish wildlife, #Saffers 🇿🇦, #time 🕛, #wildlife photography, fulmar, Saffer Radio, seabird | 2 Comments

Flapper Friday – Drops…

Posted on 15/05/2020 by aj vosse

The swans are all milling about on the river… well, the juniors and the males. The ladies are hiding away… on their nests in the rush thickets. Soon we’ll see the results of their efforts. Let’s hope we have more … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, #SAFFER Worldwide, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, The Birds and the Bees | Tagged #Arklow, #Avoca River, #bird watching, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #internet radio, #Irish wildlife, #SAFFERWW Magazine, #swan, #wildlife photography, Saffer Radio, water | 1 Comment

Day 26 – Meeting a Furry Friend!

Posted on 27/03/2020 by aj vosse

So… how would you like me to introduce you to my latest friend? I could wax lyrical about the sheer beauty of the lady or I could just say the lad is quite the macho… but hey, how am I … Continue reading →

Posted in #Arklow, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Fiction, Photography | Tagged #beauty, #focus, #Friday Fact, #friendship, #humour, #Irish wildlife, #monochrome, #photography 📷, #quirky, #waffle😁, #wildlife photography, 30 Day Creativity Challenge, crazy, photos, seal | 3 Comments

Friday Flappers – Sunset Swans…

Posted on 17/01/2020 by aj vosse

They make a pretty picture, don’t they?

Posted in #Arklow, #Co Wicklow, #Ireland, Photography, The Birds and the Bees, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Avoca River, #bird watching, #colour, #Friday Fact, #Friday Flappers, #Irish wildlife, #sunset, #swan, #wildlife photography | 4 Comments

Life Diary – Day 12 – Monday Macro Moments

Posted on 26/08/2019 by aj vosse

If I’m honest, macro’s play an important part in our lives, so… joining in with Irene’s Sunshine’s Macro Monday challenge is just fun! The good lady and me… we’ll stalk a flower, a butterfly, moth or other insect… to get … Continue reading →