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Galway, Ireland. Nature, birdwatching, wildflowers.
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Paul Fairie
over 1 year ago
A Brief History of People Have Lost Their Sense of Humour đ§”
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Carl T. Bergstrom
10 days ago
For years I've wanted something like Duolingo for the birds of the various places I visit. Just in time for my trip to Aotearoa New Zealand, I found Peter's ChipNotes! app. He added New Zealand's birds for me and I found it very helpful. Such a cool app, very cleverly designed. Check it out! đȘ¶
add a skeleton here at some point
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Peter Repetti
about 20 hours ago
"I'll try the lobster." Yellow-crowned Night-Heron with a specialized crustacean-crushing bill to back it up. Sandy Creek Park, Durham, NC.
#BirdofTheDay
#snacks
#YCNH
#birding
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TĂrdhreacha Chonamara
about 17 hours ago
Radhairc Ăł Leitir Camus, Tamhnach BĂĄn agus CeannĂșir, i dtreo Cuan Chaisil, Cnoc an Chaisil agus na Beanna Beola
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wildflowerhour
1 day ago
Have you seen a Cowslip in bloom this year? This weekâs challenge is to find one and share your pics for
#wildflowerhour
this Sunday using the hashtag
#CowslipChallenge
. Happy flower hunting! đ
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ÎÎÎÎÎŁ ΀ΥÎΧÎÎÎŁâą
1 day ago
Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) "Springtime in the Village," 1917 Oil on canvas 30.5 x 28.5 in
#art
#painting
#artist
#BlueSkyArt
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The Bee Guy
about 19 hours ago
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 298 Researchers in France observed bumblebees travelling over great distances by hitching lifts on passenger airlines. Queens, males and worker females were all recorded engaging in this behaviour although one anomaly was⊠1/2
#bees
#bumblebees
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The Kimono Gallery
2 days ago
Boys Day with âkoinoboriâ (traditional carp windsocks). Early 20th century, Japan. The carp is a central symbol in this celebration, representing strength, courage, and the determination to overcome obstaclesâqualities inspired by the legend of the carp swimming upstream to become a dragon.
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BirdWatch Ireland
3 days ago
We recently welcomed our new Tory Island Warden, Kyle Coughlan. Kyle is working on the PeacePlus Nature project and will be working to help safeguard breeding waders on the island. PeacePlus Nature a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
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David Steel
4 days ago
Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share photos, videos & artwork of seabirds to brighten timelines. Here is my contribution; a pair of magnificent European Shags at their nest on the Isle of May
#SuperSeabirdSunday
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Helen Day
4 days ago
âBehind the spray of the male sallow-willow, shadows from the further bank of the pool - and from overhanging branches - are reflected on the still surface of the waterâ What to Look for in Spring Writer: EL Grant Watson Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
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5 days ago
Shamsia Hassani (born 1988), recognized as the first Afghanistan born female muralist and street artist
#WomensArt
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Adam
6 days ago
Another image from my evening visit to the Sand Martins at Sandy Water Park. Pretty chuffed with these first efforts and can see myself spending a lot more time with them in the near future.
#birdingWales
#UKWildlife
#birds
#birdsSeenIn2026
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@s4r4h-l
6 days ago
#FlowersOnFriday
blooming now.... Gorgeous blossom backlit by sunshine, sprinkled by rain showers on Wednesday.
#bloomscrolling
#DailyFlowers
#Blossomwatch
#vitaminN
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wildflowerhour
8 days ago
Sometimes when we are botanising we can forget to look up! Which would be a shame as
#treeflowers
are both fascinating & beautiful! This weekâs challenge is to go looking for wild & naturalised trees that are blooming. Share your finds for
#WildflowerHour
this Sunday 8-9pm!
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RSPB
10 days ago
Over a quarter of a million seabirds on Rathlin Island are now safer! đ Rathlin Island has been declared ferret-free: a world-first conservation success helping Puffins, Guillemots and more raise their young safely again. Read the full story:
www.rspb.org.uk/media-centre...
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Radio Lento
10 days ago
Happy Monday! đ Met this mighty worm this morning, just going about its business, enjoying the warm air. [AD= long garden worm moves from left to right. background noise of London.]
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Simon Evans
10 days ago
Spent the first hours of the morning thoroughly surveying the walls and openings. Apparently they were of a suitable standard because moss is being moved in.
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Cornsalad (Keeled-fruited) in Galway. Tasty nutritious salad leaves rich in vitamins and iron.
#WildflowerHour
#StoryPlants
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Thale Cress Arabidopsis thaliana. Spring wildflower. Extensively used in scientific research to understand plant functions and genetics. The first plant genome to be sequenced.
#WildflowerHour
#StoryPlants
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ContempraInn đč
11 days ago
Children at an Edinburgh hospital painted pebbles for the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo and will be able to watch them choose and present them to their mates via livestream.
#SundayMorning
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Helen Pilcher
16 days ago
Please share far & wide - the bestest, most heart warming thing youâll see all day. Kakapo-Cam - watch one of the fattest, greenest, least able to fly, most endangered parrots in the world care for her young. Thnx
@digs.bsky.social
#kakapo
#wildlife
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www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
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âViewers have been absolutely hooked.â Over 100,000 tune in to watch rare New Zealand parrot raising her chicks | Discover Wildlife
Reality TV meets conservation â KÄkÄpĆ Cam is the most heartwarming thing you'll see all day.
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/kakapo-cam-new-zealand
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CEDaR
17 days ago
Delve into the world of Plant Pathogenic Fungi with Jake Dalzell this spring in our fully outdoor session. đ Saturday 16th May â° 10am-4pm Get tickets:
nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
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Buy Plant Pathogenic Fungi Training Course Tickets online - National Museums NI
View Plant Pathogenic Fungi Training Course from National Museums NI.
https://nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/74867?branches.branchID=3471
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Dave Johnstonđ¶đ đ·
18 days ago
Sunset over Gentian Hill Galway Bay, Galway, đźđȘ
#photography
#nature
#landscape
#springtime
#cloud
#sunset
#PhotoHour
#spéirghorm
#EastCoastKin
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Jean-François Cudennec
21 days ago
2/ Each tide, limpets leave their home scar to graze, then return to the exact same spot with mm precision. It's a question of life or death: their shell margin grows matching the rock surface. Itâs the only way to keep humidity and prevent low tide dessication.
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Chickweed in Galway
#WildflowerHour
#WhiteFlowers
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Primrose in Galway today between the showers
#WildflowerHour
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The Centre for Useless Splendour
19 days ago
"A curious pine marten peeps over the heather in Ardnamurchan, Scotland." đž "Standing Tall" Alastair Marsh Animal Portraits winner: British Wildlife Photography Awards
www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/r...
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Countryside Jobs Service
20 days ago
Little Tern Wardens with Denbighshire County Council, full-time, fixed term positions based at Gronant Dunes, Prestatyn
c-js.uk/4s8QpHV
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Denbighshire County Council: Little Tern Wardens advertised with CJS
Job reference: PCCS00041D1CWE
https://c-js.uk/4s8QpHV
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House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland
20 days ago
Our new updated awareness raising A5 flyer is now available for download and printing via our website.
housemartinconservation.com/resources
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Sammy Ball
20 days ago
đŠWe're Hiring! 𩱠Research Assistant position at ATU to determine the feasibility of establishing a radio receiver (Motus) network in Ireland for migrating bats and birds March 26th deadline!
www.atu.ie/connect/jobs...
@atu-ie.bsky.social
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
@shrewgod.bsky.social
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BTO Northern Ireland
21 days ago
This year the 8th International Swift Conference is coming to Ireland! Hosted by
@atumayo.bsky.social
in Co. Mayo on 27-29 May, it's an opportunity to learn more about this fascinating species & to connect with Swift enthusiasts from around the world For more info visit:
www.swiftsmayo2026.ie
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YOLOBirder
23 days ago
Ask A BirdâŠ
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Sam Bayley
23 days ago
This weekend has the great opportunity to join in with an
@npwsireland.bsky.social
and
@universityofgalway.bsky.social
project looking at breeding locations of Greenland White-fronted Geese with the use of satellite trackers. Great team effort and look forward to for the results.
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Curlew Action
23 days ago
A female curlew in the New Forest has become the oldest known living curlew in the UK, a powerful reminder of just how long these birds can live, this individual is almost 34 and was ringed in 1992. Read the story:
buff.ly/DAunaSV
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John McCafferty
23 days ago
Perspective of Gallway." (British Library shelfmark: Maps K. Top.53.40.b.) Made about 1690.
#Galway
#Gaillimh
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Galway Advertiser
24 days ago
Galway County Councilâs Biodiversity Office is asking people to help record sightings of the Common Frog in their gardens and local areas across County Galway
www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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Spring is here â and it's time to start counting frogs
Galway County Councilâs Biodiversity Office is asking people to help record sightings of the Common Frog in their gardens and local areas across County Galway.
https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/149773/spring-is-here-and-its-time-to-start-counting-frogs
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Willow for
#WildflowerHour
#SignsOfSpring
25 days ago
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In an area with Green Veined Orchids later in the year, this plant is trying to flower early in spring
#WildflowerHour
#SignsOfSpring
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Galway Advertiser
25 days ago
Happy International Womenâs Day - what better time to celebrate the women who make Galway great
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The women in business who are building a stronger future for Galway
As we approach International Womenâs Day on Saturday, March 8, itâs the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.
https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/149830/the-women-in-business-who-are-building-a-stronger-future-for-galway
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Tiina TörmÀ
25 days ago
The
#BirdOfTheDay
theme today is
#photogenic
- birds you find to be photogenic
#birds
#linnut
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Nigel Monaghan
27 days ago
The Steve Wing Memorial Bursary is designed to help 18-25 year olds stay at Cape Clear Observatory in Co. Cork, with support training, mentorship and direct experience in the fields of ornithology and ecology. Closes 31 March
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/cap...
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Steve Wing Memorial Bursary - BirdWatch Ireland
The Steve Wing Memorial Bursary, named after our late friend and colleague, helps with support training, mentorship and direct experience.
https://birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/cape-clear-bird-observatory/steve-wing-memorial-bursary/
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Ostdrossel
26 days ago
Redwinged Blackbirds and Grackles can look mega elegant and awe-inspiring. But then also be complete goofballs đAh, I am so happy they are back. I hope the clouds vanish at some point and we get some sun here in Michigan.
#birds
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Suzanna
26 days ago
A short break away from all the news: A stroll in the woods before breakfast. Towards the end Bear makes sure that Iâm following towards the house for he wants his breakfast
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An Taisce
26 days ago
Honouring International Womenâs Day with a look back at how far weâve come. In 1922, Irish women finally won full voting rightsâthanks to the tireless efforts of those who fought for equality and democratic participation. Their voices shaped our future and continue to inspire us today.
#IWD26
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Helen Day
26 days ago
An observation test for your inner 8-year-old. Can you spot 12 deliberate mistakes? From Treasure magazine, 1965 Official answers coming soon (Even if you donât reply, could you please âlikeâ or share this one?)
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An unusual sighting on the beach today in Galway. The corpse of a bird (diver?) that seems to have died choking on a fish, judging by the skeleton in its mouth. Has anyone seen this before? I guess this does not happen often. What do you think? đ§đâ°ïž
#ukbirding
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27 days ago
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Merv
27 days ago
Glossy Ibis, this morning at Catcott Nature Reserve
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Big Meadow Search
28 days ago
With it being World Book Day, I wanted to mention our BMS books. Bk 1: focuses on grassland indicators with range of assocd species. Bk 2 has >200 different plants + assocd species. Example pages below. ÂŁ10 each: ÂŁ2.70 postage for one, ÂŁ3.90 for two,
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