Saturday 14 June 2014

SATURDAY CRITTERS -Tory Island Day 2 Part 1

This is the second day on Tory Island and as I had so many photographs I have divided them into 2 posts, the first one today and the second one on Monday.  Even dividing the photographs in two, I still had a lot so I put them into a slide show both days.   A video will follow the slide shows at the end.  The first shot is was taken when I first got up.  

Chris and I got up at 5.00am to see if we could see the Corncrakes and although we heard all 4 we still did not see any.  Having had breakfast with Chris, I went down to the pier to see him leave on the ferry.  Unfortunately, the weather was not as kind to him on this trip and most of the people were sick although Chris wasn't.

So join me as I walk around a different part of the island and see the birds and amazing scenery.  I do not think it needs anymore explanation.


 Hooded Crow


Now sit back and enjoy the SLIDE SHOW which can be accessed at 

 http://youtu.be/8Pd0ZhWYhuc

If there is a black space below, click it and the slide show will appear.



I have put together a video below and I would ask you to remember that I was on top of very tall cliffs, the wind was blowing hard and I was only about a foot from the edge trying to get these clips so some of them will be shaky and some a bit out of focus, however I think they are worth showing you as it will give you a better idea of the whole island.

Now the VIDEO can be accessed at 

http://youtu.be/Yfz-ece4anU

If there is a black space below, click it and the slide show will appear.



I hope you enjoyed both the slide show and video and will join my again on Monday for the second part of this day.  I am linking this post with Eileen's meme SATURDAY CRITTERS

i have to put post this on Friday afternoon as I am away on the Copeland Island all weekend and Eileen has very kindly said she will link it through for me.  THANKS EILEEN.

Thank you for visiting.

Many thanks for comments on any of my posts.

22 comments:

  1. the crows are quite striking.

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  2. Margaret I don't believe my eyes yet another reflection. One can reflect too much.

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  3. One bird there looks like a Killdeer. One of my favorites is the little white house with the red trim. Hey, if you go through the boat pictures fast, it is chugging along and looks like a video!

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  4. Beautifl photos and videos!

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  5. Another fascinating day on Tory Island ... thanks for sharing your beautiful photos :) Wendy x

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  6. The hooded crow is so unique! Enjoy your weekend and bring back some photos to share with us. :)

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  7. What a place Margaret. Those cliffs are just amazing.

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  8. Beautiful photos of the sea shore and birds. Looks like a wonderful part of the world.

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  9. Such an amazing place. Thank you.

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  10. That second image is stunning Margaret. I can see I will have to schedule in some time to revisit your blog and have a more leisurely viewing! Thank you for sharing your beautiful country and its birds. Happy weekend.

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  11. I very much enjoyed both the slide show and the video. The point of land in your second photo is gorgeous.

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  12. Awesome post, Margaret! I love the scenery and the birds. Wonderful videos.. Thanks for sharing your link with Saturday's Critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  13. I'm getting caught up with your Tory Island posts. I didn't recognize the significance until you introduced us to the King. I remember him from watching one of our travel shows here in the US.

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  14. Enjoyed the slideshow and the video. I would have been crawling toward that edge and laying down to take this video. You are brave to stand so close to the edge. Beautiful island!

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  15. I enjoyed the videos and it is fun to hear your accents..another superb post :-).

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  16. Hi Margaret, I enjoyed both the slideshow and the video. It was very brave of you to sit so close to the edge.

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  17. Beautiful pics and video thanks for sharing.

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  18. What a wild and beautiful island this looks to be. I can see how the seas could be rather unkind to this little boat. Great slide show and video! Enjoyed the both.

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  19. Hi Margaret!
    Your second picture is phenomenal.
    I am delighted with it.
    Greetings.

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  20. Both the slide show and the video were wonderful! I enjoyed seeing the water birds foraging, and that rock formation is a beautiful, glorious thing! How lovely your day must have been on Tory Island!

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  21. OK--not Iceland, but Northern Ireland? So fascinating! I love getting to see this part of the world with you!

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  22. Thanks for taking me along to this beautiful place! Great photos!

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