Caught this little lady at the local park lake. One for Rob's #BirdOfTheDay alt theme of #Laridae. #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #EastCoastKin #Ireland

I thought I'd try one for Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme today of #LockedOn (any bird with an intense gaze). Is there any gaze from a Swan that isn't intense? #Photography #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #Swan #SwanDay

The afternoon turned into a beautiful Summer's day but for a few hours in the morning we had this misty wonderland to wander in. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

For #SwanDay, a feisty young male. #Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #Swan #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

A little foggy on the mountain. I hope you know the way... #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Fog #StunDay #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Early bird. #Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #Heron #EFGH #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

A little treat while out hiking. Bluebells in the forest by the river. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #Ireland

This Little Egret has taken up residence at the stream near out house. We see it almost every day now.

Lose yourself in the forest. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Hiking in the woods yesterday. #Hiking #Photography #WoodlandWednesday #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Summer dreams. #Photography #Scape #BlueSkyMonday #MinimalMonday #Nature #PhotoHour #EastCoastKin #Tenerife

A good spot to start the hike from. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

An impressionist's garden #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Stunday #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Here's a little butterfly enjoying the first day of Summer. I hope you do too. #Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

When it gets difficult, spend time in nature if you can. It really helps. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #10MinutesFromHome #ForestFriday #ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

A sit down in the forest. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #Ireland

One of the true signs of Spring, primroses are often used as part of home decoration this time of year in Ireland. #Hiking #Photography #Bloomscrolling #ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #Ireland

A little colourful scene in the forest. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Bloomscrolling #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #Ireland

I let my feet wander so my mind can wander too. #Hiking #Photography #EastCoastKin #Scape #WoodlandWednesday #Dublin #Ireland

A very pleasant hike around Lough Bray in Co. Wicklow. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Take a look at this beautiful piece of kit. A Sinar 4x5 Large Format film camera. First time I've seen one in person. #Hiking #Photography #EastCoastKin #LargeFormat #FilmPhotography #Ireland

I've had enough! I'm going home. #Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #MallardMonday #Birds #BirdOfTheDay #WaterBirds #EastCoastKin #Ireland

For Rob's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongNecks this one is a bit of cheat as it's a closeup of previous Heron post. 😊 #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #StunDay #Birds #EastCoastKin #Ireland

The bluebells have finally arrived here this week. Just little pockets here and there with the best patch in woodland right next to the motorway! 🤷‍♂️ #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPForPurple #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #BloomScrolling #StunDay #EastCoastKin #Ireland

A Grey Heron for Alan's (@alan678.bsky.social) #BirdOfTheDay theme of #CamoOrContrast. #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Saw the first of the Holly Blues yesterday. A week late for #ButterflyWeek 😊 #Hiking #Photography #ForestFriday #10MinutesFromHome #Butterfly #EastCoastKin #Ireland

This might be the last foggy forest photo I have (from a few weeks ago). This week we have heat so I'm heading off into the Spring sunshine today to hike the hills around Glendalough. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #Forest #Fog #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Spring has slipped into full swing here. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

For #EarthDay. We need more Earth days. #Hiking #Photography #WoodlandWednesday #Nature #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Looking through older photos (as you do) and found this from exactly one year ago today. I do love a foggy forest. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Fog #WoodlandWednesday #Forest #Trees #Woodland #Woods #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

At the edge of the Lough. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #Mountains #Nature #Lake #ColorADay #BlueTue #EastCoastKin #Ireland

I'm off to a late start here this morning. Heading out to the mountains now. Hope you all have a decent day. 👋 #Hiking #Photography #Scape #BlueSkyMonday #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

If looks could kill. #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #StunDay #Birds #Swan #SwanDay #CaptionThis #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Morning all. #Photography #EastCoastKin #Ireland #Sunset #10MinutesFromHome #ColorADay #OrangeSun

Mother and foal, cute as anything. #Hiking #Photography #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

For Sabine and Anna's (@sabineshutterbug.bsky.social / @annalois36.bsky.social) #PalacesAndGardens theme of #outtakes I've got a shot of the little known Indian Peahen shape shifter. Native to the Marley Park Walled Gardens here in Dublin. 😊 #Photography #Birds #Peacock #Peahen #ECK

Let's hope BlueSky is back on track today. I missed you all yesterday. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Giving up on BlueSky for today. I've tried to post images but no go. Perhaps this will show up. Hope you're all doing well. 👋

We still have the occasional foggy morning here in the hills. #Hiking #Photography #WoodlandWednesday #EastCoastKin #LongExposure #Scape #Dublin #Ireland

Thanks so much for all the kind comments, likes and shares. It's been hard to keep up over the last few days but it's been lovely. 🙏

Not much hiking this week so I'm running short on photos. This is Lough Dan from a few weeks ago on the first clear Spring day of the year. Enjoy your day. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #ColorADay #BlueTue #CyanTue #EastCoastKin #Ireland

Short on time, got to go help my brother today. This was the start of our hike yesterday. Another good wander around the local forests in the hills around Dublin. #Hiking #Photography #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

When they're not trying to charge me, sometimes swans are actually the serene, calming presence that they're portrayed as in literature and myth. #Hiking #Photography #10MinutesFromHome #Birds #Swan #SwanDay #LongNecks #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

In the dark forest, three's a charm. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Forest #Woods #EastCoastKin #Ireland

An old abandoned house and the view from the window inside. Near the source of the River Liffey in Wicklow. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

I could see some fog on the mountain from home so I dashed up and caught the tail end of it before it burned off in the late morning. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #Fog #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Good to see Springtime weather here again in Ireland. Feel a little warmth, see a bit of blue sky. This was my Sunday afternoon walk on the way to the woods. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #Landscape #EastCoastKin #Ireland

The last light of the day. #Photography #EastCoastKin #Scape #Landscape #10MinutesFromHome #Dublin #Ireland

This is an ancient Irish dolmen in a windswept marshy field in the hills above Dublin. There are country roads nearby and some hiking trails but the only inhabitants you'll meet are the local sheep. #Hiking #Photography #IrishArchaeology #Archaeology #Scape #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Country Lane. Evening Light. #Hiking #Photography #Sunset #BlueSkyMonday #EastCoastKin #Ireland