Will O'Connor
@entosphenus.bsky.social
Ecologist and wildlife photographer.
Otter (Lutra lutra) on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday morning.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Otter (Lutra lutra) on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday morning.
Current trail-camera footage of wild Fallow Deer (Dama dama) from a site in north Co. Tipperary.
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Current trail-camera footage of wild Fallow Deer (Dama dama) from a site in north Co. Tipperary.
Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, November 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, November 2025.
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Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, last week. This is a mother and a juvenile.
The River Mulkear is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Otter is a Qualifying Interest of this Natura 2000 site.
The River Mulkear is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Otter is a Qualifying Interest of this Natura 2000 site.
November 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, last week. This is a mother and a juvenile.
The River Mulkear is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Otter is a Qualifying Interest of this Natura 2000 site.
The River Mulkear is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Otter is a Qualifying Interest of this Natura 2000 site.
Juvenile Otter (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, last week. Watch until the end of the video when its mother makes an appearance.
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Juvenile Otter (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, last week. Watch until the end of the video when its mother makes an appearance.
Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday morning.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Otters (Lutra lutra) at Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday morning.
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Otter (Lutra lutra) foraging downstream of Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday evening.
November 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Otter (Lutra lutra) foraging downstream of Annacotty Weir on the River Mulkear, Co. Limerick, yesterday evening.
Selected autumn trail-camera footage from a site in north Co. Tipperary, featuring a Badger (Meles meles), Fallow Deer (Dama dama), and a Fox (Vulpes vulpes).
This was captured using a 'white-flash' camera, which uses an LED light to illuminate the scenes.
This was captured using a 'white-flash' camera, which uses an LED light to illuminate the scenes.
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Selected autumn trail-camera footage from a site in north Co. Tipperary, featuring a Badger (Meles meles), Fallow Deer (Dama dama), and a Fox (Vulpes vulpes).
This was captured using a 'white-flash' camera, which uses an LED light to illuminate the scenes.
This was captured using a 'white-flash' camera, which uses an LED light to illuminate the scenes.
Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) in Monfragüe National Park, Extremadura, Spain, October 2025.
This location is Peña Falcón, in the Salto del Gitano gorge of the River Tagus. The site supports one of the largest colonies of Griffon Vultures in Europe, with approximately 80 breeding pairs.
This location is Peña Falcón, in the Salto del Gitano gorge of the River Tagus. The site supports one of the largest colonies of Griffon Vultures in Europe, with approximately 80 breeding pairs.
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) in Monfragüe National Park, Extremadura, Spain, October 2025.
This location is Peña Falcón, in the Salto del Gitano gorge of the River Tagus. The site supports one of the largest colonies of Griffon Vultures in Europe, with approximately 80 breeding pairs.
This location is Peña Falcón, in the Salto del Gitano gorge of the River Tagus. The site supports one of the largest colonies of Griffon Vultures in Europe, with approximately 80 breeding pairs.
Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Once considered one of the world’s rarest gulls, conservation efforts under the EU Birds Directive have significantly improved its status, particularly in Spain, though it remains vulnerable.
Once considered one of the world’s rarest gulls, conservation efforts under the EU Birds Directive have significantly improved its status, particularly in Spain, though it remains vulnerable.
October 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Once considered one of the world’s rarest gulls, conservation efforts under the EU Birds Directive have significantly improved its status, particularly in Spain, though it remains vulnerable.
Once considered one of the world’s rarest gulls, conservation efforts under the EU Birds Directive have significantly improved its status, particularly in Spain, though it remains vulnerable.
Otter (Lutra lutra) on the Jándula River in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
October 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Otter (Lutra lutra) on the Jándula River in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Northern Wheatears (Oenanthe oenanthe) on the Cáceres plains, Extremadura, Spain, October 2025.
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Northern Wheatears (Oenanthe oenanthe) on the Cáceres plains, Extremadura, Spain, October 2025.
Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) on the Shannon Estuary last week. Most of the Golden Plover seen in Ireland are winter visitors from Iceland.
October 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) on the Shannon Estuary last week. Most of the Golden Plover seen in Ireland are winter visitors from Iceland.
Current trail camera footage wild Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) at a site in east Co. Clare. Unlike the Killarney herd, these deer are descendants of more recent introductions and are not considered native.
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Current trail camera footage wild Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) at a site in east Co. Clare. Unlike the Killarney herd, these deer are descendants of more recent introductions and are not considered native.
Parteen Regulating Weir and Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station on the Lower River Shannon this morning: turn back your clocks to the 1930s!
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October 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Parteen Regulating Weir and Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station on the Lower River Shannon this morning: turn back your clocks to the 1930s!
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Selected trail camera footage of a Badger (Meles meles), Genet (Genetta genetta), and Iberian Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes silacea) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
October 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Selected trail camera footage of a Badger (Meles meles), Genet (Genetta genetta), and Iberian Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes silacea) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Alcalá del Río Dam on the Guadalquivir River near Seville, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Alcalá del Río Dam on the Guadalquivir River near Seville, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
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Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica) on the Shannon Estuary, last week. This species breeds in Scandinavia, Finland, and Russia, and is a winter visitor to Ireland.
It is listed under Annex I of the Birds Directive and is a qualifying interest of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA.
It is listed under Annex I of the Birds Directive and is a qualifying interest of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA.
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica) on the Shannon Estuary, last week. This species breeds in Scandinavia, Finland, and Russia, and is a winter visitor to Ireland.
It is listed under Annex I of the Birds Directive and is a qualifying interest of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA.
It is listed under Annex I of the Birds Directive and is a qualifying interest of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA.
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) in Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park and SAC/SPA, Ciudad Real, Spain, October 2025.
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) in Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park and SAC/SPA, Ciudad Real, Spain, October 2025.
Marbled Ducks (Marmaronetta angustirostris) in Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park in the upper Guadiana basin, Ciudad Real, Spain, October 2025. This duck is considered Europe's most endangered and is listed under Annex I of the EU Birds Directive.
October 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Marbled Ducks (Marmaronetta angustirostris) in Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park in the upper Guadiana basin, Ciudad Real, Spain, October 2025. This duck is considered Europe's most endangered and is listed under Annex I of the EU Birds Directive.
Wild Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) with a Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Wild Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) with a Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
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Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
October 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Trail camera footage of a Genet (Genetta genetta) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
October 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Trail camera footage of a Genet (Genetta genetta) in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
Wild Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
The prey is a European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the main food source for this species.
The prey is a European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the main food source for this species.
October 17, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Wild Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) in Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025.
The prey is a European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the main food source for this species.
The prey is a European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the main food source for this species.
West African Fiddler Crabs (Afruca tangeri) in the Río Tinto estuary, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025. Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) also feature in the video.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
West African Fiddler Crabs (Afruca tangeri) in the Río Tinto estuary, Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, October 2025. Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) also feature in the video.
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