Well I'm still in Ireland, and around the land bird life is thin. So, like many wildlife photographers do at this time of year I have spent a...small while photographing butterflies. Well perhaps not a small while as such. They are about the only thing I'm photographing so small doesn't do the amount of time justice. Although I wouldn't say I've got any good images yet.
The problem I've had most is backgrounds and perches. But on a rare occasion I have had a bit of luck with where they choose to land.
I've mostly been focusing on Small Copper and Silver-washed Fritillary Butterflies, as I won't get another opportunity with these for a while as the city isn't usually ideal habitat for them!
Anyway I won't post loads of butterfly pictures....yet.
Surprisingly I have managed a few bird photos. But I think putting emphasis on the few would be a good idea. Unless you count the day I took several hundred images of Fulmar. But I will save the details of that for another day.
I did also spend a while getting covered in mud stalking Black-tailed Godwits and got within 15 foot of a Stonechat. But I think that too can wait until I am back in England.
I will however tell that I have managed a few year ticks. Taking me to 159 for the year, so close to 160. Tantalisingly close. But hopefully the 160 tick wont be far off. My life-list though still stands stead-fast on 170, at least that is a nice round number. But to reach my end-of-the-year goal I still need another five ticks. I really need to get the last few fairly common ones I haven't yet got, so hopefully it should be possible.
I will also forewarn you to expect...hmmm......about three more Ireland blogs, or maybe four? -sorry.
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