I am continuing my posts on Copeland Island (look at last 2 posts to get filled in) from May time and I was
up, out and about with Wesley from 6.30am checking the unfurled nets and traps
one Saturday morning in May this year on the Copeland Islands.
These are the photographs as I took then.
I am linking this post with Eileen's SATURDAYS CRITTERS
I am linking this post with Eileen's SATURDAYS CRITTERS
Chaffinch
Lesser
Black backed Gull
Herring
Gull
Whitethroat
Spotted
Flycatcher
A
few shots that escaped Tex’s Good Fences meme!
This
is on my way down the cliff to visit the “loo with the view”
Here
I am on the “loo”. Now how about that
for a view!
Imagine
bird watching from a “loo”.
Black
Guillemots nest on the island in burrows.
Fulmar
also nest on the island.
Beauty
all around me. I love it.
Seals
and Eiders resting on Mew Island(island opposite)
Pheasant
Oystercatcher
These birds nest on the island and in June when I was there, I saw, photographed and got a little video of one of the chicks. I had never seen one of their chicks before, so I was quite excited. So that is something for you to look forward to.
Magpie
Goldfinch
These
were the only “white” Bluebells on the whole island.
There
are 4 gulls nest on the island. This is
the Herring Gull.
You
have to be very careful where you put your feet. Eggs everywhere. All the gulls have eggs now and they nest down mainly near the coastline on the island.
Fulmar
nest high on the cliff faces.
Eider
also nest on the island and are very well camouflaged.
Black
headed Gull and eggs.
Lesser
Black backed Gull.
All the gulls nesting in May successfully breed and had chicks. When I was there in June and after I finish these posts of May, you are in for a treat to see the chicks running around.
Herring
Gull nest and eggs below.
Common Gulls and eggs
Eider
on her nest.
I hope you enjoyed joining
me so early and seeing all the birds I came across. I am off for breakfast now and to get to ready
for the 20 people who I have organised to come to the island for the day. On Monday, on my post, I will meet the group at the jetty
as they join us for a wonderful sunny day.
So until then, have a great weekend and thanks for visiting.
Many thanks for all you
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So many varieties of bird...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteThe natures there is overwhelming.
The pictures of the young bird in the hand, has stolen my heart.
Have a great weekend.
What a wonderful place where so many sea birds breed successfully. I enjoyed all your pictures.
ReplyDeleteArray of the sea birds, oh and Goldfinch, Spotted Flycatcher and Whitethroat, and Seals. I love the Fulmars, superb.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, these are wonderful photos. I have been enjoying the scenery around the island and the birds. Great shots of the gulls, eiders, oystercatchers and the seals. Awesome post! Thank you for linking up to my critter party, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was there!
Your critters are special too!
Have a happy weekend!
Magnificent photos, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrill it must have been to be in such a gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant shots Margaret. What a wonderful time to visit Copeland just when all the birds are nesting and migration time. Wow, that Fulmar certainly let you get close didn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe loo with a view must have been a great lifer too! What is your loo list on now?
so many beautiful images packed in to this entry!!! looks like a great spot and as always, i enjoyed seeing "my" shore birds!!!!
ReplyDeletethere is a pheasant that visits my yard, every march. he stays for a few weeks and then moves on. i always look forward to seeing him!!!
Love the stone fence walls of Ireland . . . and your many feathered friends . . .
ReplyDeleteSo many birds! Love seeing them all.
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What a lovely place, so many flowers and birds!
ReplyDeleteYou have a delightful series of birds here. The pheasant really caught my eye. We have them around here, but I haven't seen one in several years. Do love that fence, too. This is a beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I've enjoyed reading this post and looking at all those great pictures a lot! So many different varieties of birds on that island! And the scenery...breathtaking. I would love to visit the island and the loo! ; )
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteVery good shots!! So nice to see all these different birds.
Shot 7 is so cute, wonderful!!
Best regards,
Marco
a great place for all sorts of photography. Wildlife and nature equally great. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty place! Loved all your bird pics (and the bunny too!)
ReplyDeleteYou even got the sweet eggs! I love the nest on the cliff, that may be my favorite today. And the closeup gull pictures. A gorgeous pheasant, and I love the pattern of the water guillemot picture, and the magpie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of nature and her bird gems ~ love the bunny ~ all are quite wonderful ~ thanks, ^_^
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Absolutely wonderful shots, Margaret, in a breathtakingly beautiful part of the world. I was especially interested in the nesting shots of the Herring Gulls because of my experience with one gull in our neighbourhood. Yes, your view from the loo would inspire envy, were it not for your generosity in sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteGreat island with so many lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post, Margaret! I enjoyed seeing all the birds. The island is very beautiful. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots for us today Margaret! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very interesting and beautiful area. Great photos of the birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat scenery and lovely birds Margaret! And that's a really cute bunny.
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Love it. And was fascinated to see the blue on your magpie - totally absent on our black and white charmers.
ReplyDeleteLove the flycatcher in the hand! Great post Margaret.
ReplyDeleteNot many people would think about taking a camera with them to the loo,......good job you did.
ReplyDeletepeter
Lovely set of pictures. I do lil the view from the loo,but it seems it would take a while to get there,so one would have to think ahead. LOL
ReplyDeleteall sorts of creatures. what a full post. i love the bunny rabbit. so fluffy. & the pheasant. i think i saw one around here recently. that doesn't happen often. take care. ( :
ReplyDeleteWhat an assortment of critters you found. Love that pretty bunny! So many pretty birds and views.
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of envious of the spectacular scenery I missed out on :) (since I wasn't there!). Fabulous to see it through your camera and yes amazing loo view!! Wonderful post Margaret
ReplyDeleteI am speechless at all the beauty you have just shared with us. So instead of trying to comment on everything, I will simply say THANK YOU.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Getting up early was definitely worth while, considering all the magnificent photos you got. I'm also impressed with the view from the loo.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful images for all of us to enjoy. I spent a couple of summers at a fire lookout tower in the mountains and we also had a great 'loo' with a view. Took pictures too. Love the shots of the nests with eggs.
ReplyDeleteMB
What a spectacular location and beautiful creatures! The gull and rabbit looked very large and well fed.--I loved seeing the pheasant --it is so colorful!
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