tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post5029128786307986374..comments2024-03-28T13:41:47.854+10:00Comments on Birding For Pleasure: THROUGH MY LENS -Nearing County Antrim - Ailsa Craig Island (Part 14)Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-54044520647963729242015-09-02T08:28:39.640+10:002015-09-02T08:28:39.640+10:00That sounds like a wonderful part of the world. That sounds like a wonderful part of the world. betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-20113648256440770162015-09-02T01:54:41.106+10:002015-09-02T01:54:41.106+10:00Lovely shots! Everything looks pretty with a littl...Lovely shots! Everything looks pretty with a little bit of mist don't you think? Thank you for sharing :) Angie Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397248278983454933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-37399104220392980572015-09-01T23:31:47.442+10:002015-09-01T23:31:47.442+10:00Margaret, thank you for your kind comment on my je...Margaret, thank you for your kind comment on my jellyfish. We cast a wistful eye in the direction of Ailsa Craig from Girvan and Culzean. We also gave a nod to County Antrim (or was it Rathlin Island?) from the Mull of Kintyre, as the mist swept in and out in McCartney fashion! Your header puffin (my favourite bird) is superb! Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-52468760600724664462015-09-01T12:05:15.615+10:002015-09-01T12:05:15.615+10:00Specactular being out on the water even in the clo...Specactular being out on the water even in the clouds and rain :-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-65243343563106169912015-09-01T11:55:48.316+10:002015-09-01T11:55:48.316+10:00What beautiful scenery - I sometimes miss the sea....What beautiful scenery - I sometimes miss the sea.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-6656611575153495152015-09-01T10:10:52.572+10:002015-09-01T10:10:52.572+10:00I love the little faerie lore! I'm a believer...I love the little faerie lore! I'm a believer! Jeannie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766808321988009247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-77653878600530489952015-09-01T09:42:00.071+10:002015-09-01T09:42:00.071+10:00I feel like I've traveled there myself lately....I feel like I've traveled there myself lately. I have neighbors and even a grandson that visited Ireland this summer. Thanks for sharing the fairy stories. I love tales that have been passed down from generation to generation. Enjoy your week my friend! Hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-13872972556718297712015-09-01T09:04:29.091+10:002015-09-01T09:04:29.091+10:00OK..Figured it out..one more step!! Looks like lov...OK..Figured it out..one more step!! Looks like lovely, green country and would be refreshingly cool to me right now..Nice pictures..Thanks for sharing..This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-69652226080739399412015-09-01T08:12:52.114+10:002015-09-01T08:12:52.114+10:00I feel that I had a trip on the boat which I never...I feel that I had a trip on the boat which I never had in my life. The mountains are so beautiful and a little bit resemble the mountains where I live. You photographed them very beautifully.<br /><br />Best wishes to you.<br />Kayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15586230889058400189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-78451933270960884302015-09-01T08:02:31.550+10:002015-09-01T08:02:31.550+10:00You sure do get out and explore! I would love to ...You sure do get out and explore! I would love to be around those green faerie lands....and maybe just get lost. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-2801366628250740152015-09-01T05:39:48.278+10:002015-09-01T05:39:48.278+10:00What a trip!!! And to see the verdant land just s...What a trip!!! And to see the verdant land just straight ahead...awesome.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-75070361903938427192015-09-01T05:01:40.443+10:002015-09-01T05:01:40.443+10:00What beauty, what fun!What beauty, what fun!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359355308140058671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-91227694024521230552015-09-01T04:22:00.036+10:002015-09-01T04:22:00.036+10:00Fantastic! Love the Faerie Hill and the Easter egg...Fantastic! Love the Faerie Hill and the Easter egg rolling story. Super set of pictures Margaret- I especially like the one with the trail of the boat churning behind it, and the houses on the other side of the bay xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-65119336973504193892015-09-01T04:11:39.917+10:002015-09-01T04:11:39.917+10:00The scenery is stunning!The scenery is stunning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-86496145948497609752015-09-01T04:00:33.950+10:002015-09-01T04:00:33.950+10:00One of your shipmates would make a proper pirate, ...One of your shipmates would make a proper pirate, for sure! I can hear Bobby Newton's "Arrrrggghhhh". Anyway, delightful pictures, and a lovely recounting of the dangers of messing with wee ones.Bill https://www.blogger.com/profile/04779863708462822356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-63668616782770233872015-09-01T03:42:36.262+10:002015-09-01T03:42:36.262+10:00I felt chilled seeing the shots in the boat and in...I felt chilled seeing the shots in the boat and in the distance. Looks gorgeous there though. Wonderful series!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723791871126292717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-23242495106558636482015-09-01T01:40:31.413+10:002015-09-01T01:40:31.413+10:00Hi Margaret,
What hypnotically alluring images of...Hi Margaret,<br /><br />What hypnotically alluring images of your adventure around County Antrim. I am always captivated by the sea, for its misty, marine magic, and the beautiful land that borders it! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-28290111263002558432015-08-31T23:57:20.379+10:002015-08-31T23:57:20.379+10:00peaceful, beautiful.......what a wonderful experie...peaceful, beautiful.......what a wonderful experience!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-17548145601384815052015-08-31T21:58:11.040+10:002015-08-31T21:58:11.040+10:00When I was young I loved the movie "Darby O&#...When I was young I loved the movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People". Could it have been set in County Antrim? Enjoyed your tour of the Ailsa Craig.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-13491943054661448852015-08-31T21:26:38.995+10:002015-08-31T21:26:38.995+10:00Look like a cold day at sea! Tom The Backroads Tra...Look like a cold day at sea! Tom The Backroads TravellerTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-22154744267131786272015-08-31T20:48:59.094+10:002015-08-31T20:48:59.094+10:00Lovely photos and I love the folklore about Fairy ...Lovely photos and I love the folklore about Fairy Hill :) Another great post.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-63319856128979278492015-08-31T20:43:24.277+10:002015-08-31T20:43:24.277+10:00A hardy lot of naturalists Margaret. Well done for...A hardy lot of naturalists Margaret. Well done for braving the elements.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-69247960160462586252015-08-31T19:55:42.240+10:002015-08-31T19:55:42.240+10:00Beautiful views from the boat. Fascinating tales a...Beautiful views from the boat. Fascinating tales about Fairy Hill and a lovely video. Thanks Margaret :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-77422029101502171552015-08-31T19:47:46.018+10:002015-08-31T19:47:46.018+10:00Hello Margaret, wonderful photos from your boat ri...Hello Margaret, wonderful photos from your boat ride. I love the last shot of the hill and the Easter egg story. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129438419127484980.post-30805058734867315842015-08-31T19:10:31.392+10:002015-08-31T19:10:31.392+10:00Wow, so coolWow, so coolPieni Lintuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843395016232522531noreply@blogger.com