Grey seals – George McNeill Photography

So I’ve been a little quiet on the blog, I’ve been busy moving to my new place to live. So for the first in a month I had a few hours to spare and it being a beautiful autumn day here I took a drive to the County Down coast. A few gentle walks and just parking up in other spots, it was an easy day. Chatted to a couple of other photographers and those just out for a stroll. So a few photos from today, Think the title might give a clue…

Grey Heron ( Ardea cinerea )

A Curlew ( Scolopacidae ) I spooked from its resting place.

Black headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) in winter plumage.

In full song a Robin ( Erithacus rubecula )

A couple of Cormorants ( Phalacrocoracidae )

Not a 100 percent but I think this is called a Skiff. So if any person knows what they are could you let me know. Check this link

The Grey Seal ( Halichoerus grypus ) and they are not all grey in colour.

Heading back towards Strangford.

Next a few shots of the Little Egret ( Egretta garzetta )

these birds flying in the photo’s are Lapwings ( Vanellinae )

Peace at last..

Unless he know’s different..

Don’t like the look of him..

So like my flying friend it’s time to go, hope you enjoyed the day out and you will join me another time. Thank you and take care.

George.

I’ve not posted for a couple of weeks due to a slight injury. I’m back driving but still limited in my walking. So with the sun shining and being house bound for a while I grabbed the camera and went along the coast for a short drive. Not many shots but still a beautiful day with bright sunshine and a cold wind. A couple of shots were taken taken from leaning on the open door for support and the rest seated in the car.

This first is of the common Buzzard with a crow heading his way to chase him off.

this was shot from the car park at Cloughy rocks. These rocks become small islands when the tide is out and today there was a lot of seals around. These two where on the closest one. We have two type of seals common here in Ireland. These are Grey seals pictured and the other the Common or Harbour seal.

This little Robin sat posing in the sun a few feet from where I was parked, he kept returning so here he is. They have a great voice and if you whistle back you will soon have a duet going.

This last one is looking across the bay to Killard Point Nature reserve. Killard point

From here the coast turns into the sun so following it around to the village of Clough. I turned north and the road home.

Thank you for visiting.

George

George McNeill Photography

Tag: Grey seals

Seals, seabirds and other coastal things.

A short drive.