Rosena
@rosena.bsky.social
I am a birdwatcher who lives in Dublin, Ireland. Member of Birdwatch Ireland (BWI), Tolka Branch BWI, BTO, and Crann.
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Rosena
@rosena.bsky.social
· Feb 6
#BirdsSeenIn2025 in #Ireland. A young Common Crane (Grus grus) photographed by me yesterday in a field with Mute Swans in Co. #Kilkenny near the River Barrow. #IrishBirding #Birds #IrishRareBirds #BirdsOfIreland #RareBirdsIreland Great to see these birds coming back to Ireland.
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Spotted these lovely #orchids when walking to Cupidstownhill, the highest point in Co. Kildare last Sat. 5th July 2025 - two Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) and a Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). These were growing along the gravel path in Sitka Spruce plantation!
July 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Spotted these lovely #orchids when walking to Cupidstownhill, the highest point in Co. Kildare last Sat. 5th July 2025 - two Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) and a Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). These were growing along the gravel path in Sitka Spruce plantation!
More #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) & Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). A great place to see butterflies!
July 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
More #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) & Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). A great place to see butterflies!
Another #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland was this lovely Green-veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi).
July 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Another #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland was this lovely Green-veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi).
In addition to #orchids, the Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill was full of #butterflies last Sat. 5th July 2025 with lots of dark brown Ringlets (Aphantopus hyperantus) chasing each other. Back in April there were Orange Tips and Peacock butterflies.
July 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
In addition to #orchids, the Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill was full of #butterflies last Sat. 5th July 2025 with lots of dark brown Ringlets (Aphantopus hyperantus) chasing each other. Back in April there were Orange Tips and Peacock butterflies.
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I’ve just launched my shop on Redbubble, where you can now find my artwork on a range of products like t-shirts, stickers, mugs and more. I’ll be adding more designs over the next few weeks. Take a look at my work here: HollyAG.redbubble.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I’ve just launched my shop on Redbubble, where you can now find my artwork on a range of products like t-shirts, stickers, mugs and more. I’ll be adding more designs over the next few weeks. Take a look at my work here: HollyAG.redbubble.com
Spotted these lovely #orchids when walking to Cupidstownhill, the highest point in Co. Kildare last Sat. 5th July 2025 - two Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) and a Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). These were growing along the gravel path in Sitka Spruce plantation!
July 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Spotted these lovely #orchids when walking to Cupidstownhill, the highest point in Co. Kildare last Sat. 5th July 2025 - two Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) and a Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). These were growing along the gravel path in Sitka Spruce plantation!
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Celebrate the launch of the new Tolka Scaldwood Walk @
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
May 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Celebrate the launch of the new Tolka Scaldwood Walk @
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
Celebrate the launch of the new Tolka Scaldwood Walk @
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
May 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Celebrate the launch of the new Tolka Scaldwood Walk @
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.
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Whitethroat, Ballycotton. #birds #IrishBirding
May 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Whitethroat, Ballycotton. #birds #IrishBirding
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The Tolka Branch BWI outing on Sat 24th May 2025 is to Lough Boora Discovery Park and surrounds in Co. Offaly, meeting in the main car park in Lough Boora Discovery Park at 10:00 AM see maps.app.goo.gl/6QTnQo48xVA3.... #IrishBirding #Birds
May 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Tolka Branch BWI outing on Sat 24th May 2025 is to Lough Boora Discovery Park and surrounds in Co. Offaly, meeting in the main car park in Lough Boora Discovery Park at 10:00 AM see maps.app.goo.gl/6QTnQo48xVA3.... #IrishBirding #Birds
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk on Wed. 21st. May 2025 in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is "On the Road: Wildlife Photography Tips" by Mark Carmody, starting at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.
May 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk on Wed. 21st. May 2025 in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is "On the Road: Wildlife Photography Tips" by Mark Carmody, starting at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.
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When togetherness is more important than personal comfort.
Pair of napping Black-bellied whistling Ducks 🪶
#birding #wildlife #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
Pair of napping Black-bellied whistling Ducks 🪶
#birding #wildlife #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
May 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
When togetherness is more important than personal comfort.
Pair of napping Black-bellied whistling Ducks 🪶
#birding #wildlife #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
Pair of napping Black-bellied whistling Ducks 🪶
#birding #wildlife #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
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A poor image of a spectacular bird – the Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus), female. Seeing them fly with that forked tail is a joy.
#GlobalBigDay 2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @mybirdcards.com @ebrrh.bsky.social
#GlobalBigDay 2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @mybirdcards.com @ebrrh.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A poor image of a spectacular bird – the Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus), female. Seeing them fly with that forked tail is a joy.
#GlobalBigDay 2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @mybirdcards.com @ebrrh.bsky.social
#GlobalBigDay 2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @mybirdcards.com @ebrrh.bsky.social
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Dawn Chorus walk this morning in Monasterevin along the #Barrowblueway with Kildare Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.
May 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dawn Chorus walk this morning in Monasterevin along the #Barrowblueway with Kildare Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.
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A beautiful day on Saturday facilitated a gathering of islander's, birders from across the emerald Isle, colleagues, friends & family members all gathered at the observatory to remember CCBO Warden Steve Wing who sadly passed last autumn.
May 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A beautiful day on Saturday facilitated a gathering of islander's, birders from across the emerald Isle, colleagues, friends & family members all gathered at the observatory to remember CCBO Warden Steve Wing who sadly passed last autumn.
Russian White-fronted Goose showing well at Swords Estuary this morning with a few Gadwall also present. No sign of Garganey reported yesterday. #IrishBirding
May 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A few more warblers seen in Central Park yesterday and another photo of the Cerulean. L to R, Black-throated Green, Cerulean, Blackburnian & Cape May. #birdcpp #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfbluesky #centralpark #wildlife #Birds #springmigration #BirdsSeenIn2025 #centralparkbirds #urbanbirds #nature
May 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A few more warblers seen in Central Park yesterday and another photo of the Cerulean. L to R, Black-throated Green, Cerulean, Blackburnian & Cape May. #birdcpp #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfbluesky #centralpark #wildlife #Birds #springmigration #BirdsSeenIn2025 #centralparkbirds #urbanbirds #nature
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It's been a while but it was great to be back on @tommysoutdoors.com and his great podcast series to talk about rewilding and working with landowners.
Check it out
tommysoutdoors.com/2025/05/07/2...
Check it out
tommysoutdoors.com/2025/05/07/2...
May 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's been a while but it was great to be back on @tommysoutdoors.com and his great podcast series to talk about rewilding and working with landowners.
Check it out
tommysoutdoors.com/2025/05/07/2...
Check it out
tommysoutdoors.com/2025/05/07/2...
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I am really excited to be exhibiting paintings from the Birds of Donegal, by Ralph Shepherd, on May 17 and 18 at the Bridge house in Glenveagh. The official book launch will also be in Glenveagh the following week. The exhibition is free to attend and I will be there both days.
May 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I am really excited to be exhibiting paintings from the Birds of Donegal, by Ralph Shepherd, on May 17 and 18 at the Bridge house in Glenveagh. The official book launch will also be in Glenveagh the following week. The exhibition is free to attend and I will be there both days.
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This is a Woodpecker and not a Green-headed Tanager. It is a Cream-backed Woodpecker (Campephilus leucopogon) which lives in South America-Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay. #Birds
May 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This is a Woodpecker and not a Green-headed Tanager. It is a Cream-backed Woodpecker (Campephilus leucopogon) which lives in South America-Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay. #Birds
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A curious common pauraque at Lake Sandoval in Peru. #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A curious common pauraque at Lake Sandoval in Peru. #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who I met on 8th Jan 1995 in Eason's book store, Dublin, at a book signing for his book called "The Private Life of Plants". I managed to get a selfie with my non-digital pocket camera & thank you to that unknown person in the queue who took the photo!
May 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who I met on 8th Jan 1995 in Eason's book store, Dublin, at a book signing for his book called "The Private Life of Plants". I managed to get a selfie with my non-digital pocket camera & thank you to that unknown person in the queue who took the photo!
Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who I met on 8th Jan 1995 in Eason's book store, Dublin, at a book signing for his book called "The Private Life of Plants". I managed to get a selfie with my non-digital pocket camera & thank you to that unknown person in the queue who took the photo!
May 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who I met on 8th Jan 1995 in Eason's book store, Dublin, at a book signing for his book called "The Private Life of Plants". I managed to get a selfie with my non-digital pocket camera & thank you to that unknown person in the queue who took the photo!
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And the nice views of the local stars, two Temminck's stint (Bécasseau de Temminck) in the same area than the ringed plover!
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
May 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
And the nice views of the local stars, two Temminck's stint (Bécasseau de Temminck) in the same area than the ringed plover!
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
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In the marshes of western France, I was looking for the a lost greater/lesser spotted eagle and the first water warblers but found this african sacred ibis (Ibis sacré), feral in this area!
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
May 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In the marshes of western France, I was looking for the a lost greater/lesser spotted eagle and the first water warblers but found this african sacred ibis (Ibis sacré), feral in this area!
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025
France
#BirdsSeenIn2025