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...in Europas Westend ;-)
Schon vor einiger Zeit habe ich euch von meiner Wanderung entlang der Cliffs of Howth berichtet.
Ihr habt das Baily Lighthouse gesehen sowie einen Blick auf das Fischerdörfchen von oben geworfen (beide Bilder noch einmal im ersten Kommentarfeld).
Heute nehme ich euch mit auf den ersten Teil des Weges entlang der Steilküste. Hier sind die Cliffs noch ziemlich bewachsen und wirken, als hätte sie jemand von Hand "gefaltet".
Beim Klick aufs Bild entdeckt ihr im linken Bereich einen Pfad... würdet ihr ihm folgen, gelangtet ihr zur höchsten Erhebung der Halbinsel - dem Howth Summit (171 mü.NN).
Die kleine Bucht - man erahnt sie hinter den Farnwedeln mehr, als dass man sie sehen könnte - ist über eine Treppe aus Natursteinen erreichbar.
Durch dichten Bewuchs an ihrer Oberkante vermag man nicht hinunter zu schauen...
Möglicherweise ist lagún gorm daher ein Geheimtipp für Badelustige, oder auch für Verliebte, die hier ungestörte Schäferstündchen genießen können ;-)
Andy, my friend and climbing partner, standing by the large summit cairn at the top of Cairn Gorm in the Scottish Highlands. In the distance far below is the blue water of Loch Morlich, and beyond that the highlands town of Aviemore.
Cairn Gorm, the mountain from which the Cairngorm mountain range gets its name, stands at 1245 meters (4085 feet) and is my 4th Munro of the season, my 27th in total. The hike (no bike this time) sees me covering a circuit of just over 7 miles and making an elevation gain of around 762 meters (2500 feet).
Looking Across the coire we are about to climb, the summit cairn of Cairn Gorm itself can just about be seen in the distance. The traverse along the cliffs is going to be fun, but first we have to get up there!
Cairn Gorm, the mountain from which the Cairngorm mountain range gets its name, stands at 1245 meters (4085 feet) and is my 4th Munro of the season, my 27th in total. The hike (no bike this time) sees me covering a circuit of just over 7 miles and making an elevation gain of around 762 meters (2500 feet).
While walking back to the car at the top of the Bealach na Bà Steve stopped to take a shot of the view towards rocky face of Meall Gorm so I joined him at the side of the 'main road'.
As seen from Meall Gorm on a camp a couple of weeks ago.
It nearly didn't happen - I 'lost' my camera on the way up after putting it down while having a break, and forgetting to pick it up again. Panic stations and I had to go back down abut half a KM before I found it, thankfully.
Metamorphic rock at the burn confluence to the north of the Meall Gorm and Creag Leacach col (OS Grid Reference145753). The layers of mica and quartzite can be clearly seen. The quartzite is coloured orange by iron oxide.
Cairngorms National Park, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is the UK's largest national park and a treasure trove of natural beauty. It boasts a landscape of rugged mountains, including five of the UK's six highest peaks, expansive forests, and serene lochs. Visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and cycling to wildlife watching and snowsports. The park is also rich in cultural heritage, with numerous castles, historic sites, and the famous Scottish whisky distilleries offering a taste of the local craftsmanship. With its diverse range of attractions and activities, Cairngorms National Park is a perfect destination for adventurers and families alike.
Cairngorms National Park was established in 2003. It was the second of two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament, after Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which was set up in 2002. The park covers the Cairngorms range of mountains, and surrounding hills. Already the largest national park in the United Kingdom, in 2010 it was expanded into Perth and Kinross.
Roughly 18,000 people reside within the 4,528 square kilometre national park. The largest communities are Aviemore, Ballater, Braemar, Grantown-on-Spey, Kingussie, Newtonmore, and Tomintoul.
In 2018, 1.9 million tourism visits were recorded. The majority of visitors are domestic, with 25 per cent coming from elsewhere in the UK, and 21 per cent being from other countries. Tourism makes up about 80% of the economy of the national park.
The peak in the distance is Creag an Leth-choin, known as Lurcher's Crag, and is a notable summit. Standing at 1053 meters high, it offers challenging routes for climbers and is a part of the Scottish Highlands' rugged beauty. This crag is a Munro Top, which means it's a secondary peak over 914 meters (3000 ft) high, associated with the nearby Munro of Cairn Gorm. The summit can be identified by a cairn, and it's said that nearby boulders may be just as high. For those looking to explore this area, there are various walking routes available, each offering a unique perspective of the stunning Scottish landscape.
The Aetherius Society (a new religious movement with contacts with extraterrestrial intelligence) considers it to be one of its 19 holy mountains.
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Dinamarca - Jelling
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Jelling is located in Vejle municipality and Region of Southern Denmark. The town is mainly famous for the Jelling stones, national monuments. Until the Municipal Reform of 2007 on 1 January 2007, Jelling was the capital of Jelling municipality. Jelling was also the only town in the former Vejle County headquarters for a bank – Jelling Sparekasse, which had its headquarters in the town until 2007 when it merged with Den Jyske Sparekasse, headquartered in Grindsted. Jelling Sparekasse's slogan was: "If king Gorm was alive today ... we would probably be the country's National Bank." One source at least claims that Jelling was the capital of an ancient kingdom of Denmark that was known as Jellund.
Jelling is an old and important historical town in the history of Denmark. In the Viking Age it served as the royal seat of the first Monarchs of the Kingdom of Denmark. Jelling is the site of a large stone ship and two large burial mounds, the Jelling stones and Jelling Church which are an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. In the North Mound, built between 958 and 959 CE (possibly for King Gorm of Denmark), an empty burial chamber was found. The South Mound was built around 970 and contains no burial. Beneath the two mounds is a large stone ship from around the end of the 9th century. Between the two mounds stands two rune stones, the Jelling stones. Near the stones, Gorm's son King Harald Bluetooth built a wooden church (965), and beneath it reinterred (965–966) the remains of his father.
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ESPAÑOL:
Jelling es una aldea situada en la municipalidad de Vejle, Dinamarca, en la península de Jutlandia. En un principio la capital vikinga de Dinamarca, hoy es una pequeña aldea.
En Jelling se encuentra el túmulo del rey Gorm de Dinamarca y su esposa Thyra, padres del rey Harald I, quien además erigió un monasterio cristiano en el mismo emplazamiento, y que forma parte del conjunto declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por Unesco.1
Harald también erigió las Piedras de Jelling, en las que figuraba la siguiente inscripción: “El Rey Harald ordenó construir este monumento en honor a Gorm, su padre, y a Thyra, su madre; el mismo Harald que para sí conquistó toda Dinamarca y Noruega, y a los daneses hizo cristianos.”
Esta declaración es conocida como el Bautismo de Dinamarca. Las Piedras de Jelling son consideradas las inscripciones rúnicas en piedra más famosas de Dinamarca.
Peregrine
Irish Name:
Fabhcún gorm
Scientific name:
Falco peregrinus
Bird Family:
Raptors
green
Conservation status
Status
Widespread resident in Ireland.
Identification
A bird of prey (raptor) with a short hooked bill. A species of falcon with a heavy powerfully built body, medium length tail and wings which are broad close to the body and pointed at the tip. Sexual size difference, the female is larger than the male. Male and female plumages are the same, unlike Merlins, the species most likely to be confused with Peregrine Falcon. Adults are bluey grey above, with a barred tail; the underparts are white and finely barred, the check, throat and upper breast are plain white and contrast with a black hood and thick moustachal stripe. Juvenile birds are similar to adults but have brownish upperparts and streaked, not barred, feathers on the body.
Voice
Mainly silent away from its breeding site. Main call is a hard persistent cackling.
Diet
Mainly birds, usually taken in the air and sometimes on the ground or on water. Employs spectacular hunting technique where the bird 'stoops' from high above its intended prey, with its wings held close into the body, reaching great speeds. Estimates of speeds vary, but it seems likely that birds reach speeds in excess of 300km/hour, making it the fastest animal on the planet. Kills its prey with force of its impact using its legs at the last moment to inflict the killer blow. Prey includes pigeons, including feral birds, thrushes, waders and wildfowl, gulls and seabirds.
Breeding
Breeds on coastal and inland cliffs. Most birds on the coast breed on the south, west and north coasts, coastal breeding on the east coast is limited by the availability of suitable nesting cliffs. Most inland birds breed on mountain cliffs but will also breed at lower levels. The species is still recovering from a dramatic and well documented decline in the 1950s and 60s due to the effects of pesticide poisoning. The responsible pesticides have been banned and the species has been recovering slowly.
Wintering
Resident in Ireland, but shows some movement away from its breeding areas in the winter. Can be found on the coast, especially on estuaries where they hunt on concentrations of water birds. Some birds move into cites, where feral pigeons provide suitable prey; individuals have been captured on film by a road traffic camera looking down over the quays in central Dublin. Some birds at this time of the year could have immigrated from Britain or even further afield.
Monitored by
Countryside Bird Survey.
A view towards Coire an t-Sneachda from 'Point 1141' on the Cairngorm plateau.
Two minutes previously the whole area had been enveloped in really cold thick cloud. The forecast was for blue skies, but having ascended and descended Cairn Gorm without any views I was rather regretting setting off so early. However during a five minute break at the nearby 1141m cairn things suddenly started to improve...
Some lovely late afternoon light on the snowy hills: Meall a' Bhuacaille, Creagan Gorm, Creag a' Chaillich and Craiggowrie in height order .....and breathe!
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in my garden.
Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in the Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. In the 19th century, synthetic blue dyes and pigments gradually replaced mineral pigments and synthetic dyes. Dark blue became a common colour for military uniforms and later, in the late 20th century, for business suits. Because blue has commonly been associated with harmony, it was chosen as the colour of the flags of the United Nations and the European Union.[2]
Cobalt blue. Cobalt has been used for centuries to colour glass and ceramics; it was used to make the deep blue stained glass windows of Gothic cathedrals and Chinese porcelain beginning in the T'ang Dynasty. In 1799 a French chemist, Louis Jacques Thénard, made a synthetic cobalt blue pigment which became immensely popular with painters.
Lots more in Google...!
Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide 2nd Edition with Jim Wilson.
www.markcarmodyphotography.com
The Stock Dove is a widespread resident throughout Ireland favouring areas of cereal cultivation.
A small pigeon, about the same size as Rock Dove and similar to that species. Adult Stock Doves are dark grey all over, with only the breast a salmon-pink colour. The is a small greenish patch on the side of the neck, but this is only visible in good light. Like Woodpigeon, Stock Doves have a large amount of black on the wing, but lack that species broad white band. Juveniles are similar to adults, but are slightly paler grey and lack the greenish neck patch.
They are generally silent when seen in Ireland. Song is a monotonous series of "ooo-u".
Breeds in lowlands of eastern and southern Ireland, almost invariably near agricultural areas, especially cereal. Nests in holes in trees. Has declined as a breeding species in Ireland and is now on the red list here, meaning it is of high conservation concern. (BirdWatch Ireland)
There are better images of Stock Doves in existence, but this is one of a pair of Stock Doves breeding close to my suburban Dublin home. A real treat to see to Stock Doves, let alone urban birds. Taken under license from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
The highest peak of the Cairngorm mountain range in the Scottish highlands is Cairn Gorm. With the weather coming in from the west the clouds pour over the high ground, leaving us in the east in the sunshine!!
Peregrine
Irish Name:
Fabhcún gorm
Scientific name:
Falco peregrinus
Bird Family:
Raptors
green
Conservation status
Status
Widespread resident in Ireland.
Identification
A bird of prey (raptor) with a short hooked bill. A species of falcon with a heavy powerfully built body, medium length tail and wings which are broad close to the body and pointed at the tip. Sexual size difference, the female is larger than the male. Male and female plumages are the same, unlike Merlins, the species most likely to be confused with Peregrine Falcon. Adults are bluey grey above, with a barred tail; the underparts are white and finely barred, the check, throat and upper breast are plain white and contrast with a black hood and thick moustachal stripe. Juvenile birds are similar to adults but have brownish upperparts and streaked, not barred, feathers on the body.
Voice
Mainly silent away from its breeding site. Main call is a hard persistent cackling.
Diet
Mainly birds, usually taken in the air and sometimes on the ground or on water. Employs spectacular hunting technique where the bird 'stoops' from high above its intended prey, with its wings held close into the body, reaching great speeds. Estimates of speeds vary, but it seems likely that birds reach speeds in excess of 300km/hour, making it the fastest animal on the planet. Kills its prey with force of its impact using its legs at the last moment to inflict the killer blow. Prey includes pigeons, including feral birds, thrushes, waders and wildfowl, gulls and seabirds.
Breeding
Breeds on coastal and inland cliffs. Most birds on the coast breed on the south, west and north coasts, coastal breeding on the east coast is limited by the availability of suitable nesting cliffs. Most inland birds breed on mountain cliffs but will also breed at lower levels. The species is still recovering from a dramatic and well documented decline in the 1950s and 60s due to the effects of pesticide poisoning. The responsible pesticides have been banned and the species has been recovering slowly.
Wintering
Resident in Ireland, but shows some movement away from its breeding areas in the winter. Can be found on the coast, especially on estuaries where they hunt on concentrations of water birds. Some birds move into cites, where feral pigeons provide suitable prey; individuals have been captured on film by a road traffic camera looking down over the quays in central Dublin. Some birds at this time of the year could have immigrated from Britain or even further afield.
This view from CairnGorm Mountain is at an altitude of 635m above sea level. This is the highest entry point into the Cairngorm mountain massif and has one of the highest car parks in the UK.
The wild beauty of the Cairngorms, is a mountain range in the Scottish Highlands. Its natural landscape with rolling hills, the body of water of Loch Morlich, and a path, all characteristic features of the Cairngorms National Park.
The Cairngorms are a prominent mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland known for their diverse terrain, including mountains, forests, and lochs, which are reflected in the visual elements of the image.
Closely associated with the mountain Cairn Gorm, the Cairngorms became part of Scotland's second national park (the Cairngorms National Park) on 1 September 2003. Although the Cairngorms give their name to, and are at the heart of, the Cairngorms National Park, they only form one part of the national park, alongside other hill ranges such as the Angus Glens and the Monadhliath, and lower areas like Strathspey.
The Cairngorms consists of high plateaux at about 1,000–1,200 m above sea level, above which domed summits (the eroded stumps of once much higher mountains rise to around 1,300 m. Many of the summits have tors, free-standing rock outcrops that stand on top of the boulder-strewn landscape. In places, the edges of the plateau form steep cliffs of granite and they are excellent for skiing, rock climbing and ice climbing. The Cairngorms form an arctic-alpine mountain environment, with tundra-like characteristics and long-lasting snow patches. This area is home to bird species such as ptarmigan, dotterel, snow bunting, curlew and red grouse, as well as mammals such as mountain hare. The plateau also supports Britain's only herd of reindeer (albeit semi-domesticated). Surrounding the central massif are many remnants of the Caledonian forest in straths and glens of the Rivers Spey and Dee. These forests support many species that are rare elsewhere in Britain, including red squirrels, pine marten, wood ants, Scottish crossbill, capercaillie and crested tit.
There are no glaciers, but snow can fall in any month of the year, and snow patches usually persist all summer; for snow and ice climbing, the area is the most dependable in Britain. The mountains are also popular for hill-walking, ski touring and climbing, and there are three alpine ski centres in the range, at Cairn Gorm, The Lecht and Glenshee.
The prominent mountain on the right is Meall a' Bhuachaille, known for its panoramic views and accessible walking routes. Also situated in the Cairngorms National Park, it's approximately 10 km east of Aviemore, and north of Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest. It is classified as a Corbett, standing at 810 meters above sea level. The broad ridge is often less affected by snow and cloud compared to the main Cairngorm plateau, making it a viable option for walkers in various conditions.
A sprawling cyberpunk metropolis, Dreejal Vin is certainly one of the liveliest realms in all of the Outer Dimension.
For the Galidor Royal Glinch contest over on Eurobricks.
I'm 99% sure I managed to fit a reference to every Dreejal Vin episode from the show so hopefully some of you Galidor fans (yes all 2 of you!) will have fun finding them.
Not as happy with this as I'd like but I really have to get this thing up before the deadline. Still fairly happy with the result though.
Imgur Gallery for a bunch of extra photos:
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Córas Radair Duga, sa scannán "Aphotic Zone", saothar de chuid Emilija Škarnulyté. (Danlann Crawford, Cathair Chorcaí).
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Cyfundrefn Radar Duga yn y ffilm "Aphotic Zone", gwaith of Emilija Škarnulyté. (Oriel Gelf Crawford, Dinas Corc).
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The Duga Radar System, in the film "Aphotic Zone", the work of Emilija Škarnulyté. (Crawford Art Gallery, Cork City).
Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide 2nd Edition with Jim Wilson.
www.markcarmodyphotography.com
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the Peregrine, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head and "moustache". As is typical of bird-eating raptors, Peregrine Falcons are sexually dimorphic, females being considerably larger than males. The Peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 322 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high speed dive), making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic program, the highest measured speed of a Peregrine Falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
The Peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests; the only major ice-free landmass from which it is entirely absent is New Zealand. This makes it the world's most widespread raptor and one of the most widely found bird species. In fact, the only land-based bird species found over a larger geographic area is not always naturally occurring but one widely introduced by humans, the Rock Pigeon, which in turn now supports many Peregrine populations as a prey species. Both the English and scientific names of this species mean "wandering falcon", referring to the migratory habits of many northern populations. Experts recognize 17 to 19 subspecies which vary in appearance and range.
In Eurasia, the predominate subspecies is Falco peregrinus peregrinus, the nominate (first-named) subspecies, described by Tunstall in 1771, and breeds over much of temperate Eurasia between the tundra in the north and the Pyrenees, Mediterranean region and Alpide belt in the south. It is mainly non-migratory in Europe, but migratory in Scandinavia and Asia.
The Peregrine Falcon became an endangered species in many areas because of the widespread use of certain pesticides, especially DDT. Since the ban on DDT from the early 1970s, populations have recovered, supported by large-scale protection of nesting places and releases to the wild. (wikipedia)
The local Peregrine pair in Cobh can be found perched on the gargoyles of Cobh Cathedral. I am not sure if this is a true gargoyle though! The day you see a Peregrine is always a good day.
I would like to introduce you to King Janor and his household. Let me start from left to right.
Vanamee, the Seeress: She was born in the Kingdom of Teine and was part of Queen Liahnee‘s dowry. Her power lies in her gift of clairvoyance, which King Janor likes to misuse for his plans.
Jallak, the Snake Slayer: He ist the younger brother of King Janor. He is glad that he did not have to ascend the throne after the death of his father, because he loves to move out for adventure. He prefers to kill snakes, which are numerous in Deighe Gorm.
Grom: He is the leader of the royal guard and does not leave the King‘s side himself, day or night.
King Janor: He is the monarch of Deighe Gorm. He strives for power and wealth and has a weakness for gemstones and gold. In order to achieve his goal, he not only exploits his own people , but also uses Vanamee‘s gift to search for lost treasures in his and foreign kingdoms.
Queen Liahnee: She is the daughter of the King of Teine. After her father got into trouble and sought help from King Janor, she was married to him. But it was not a happy marriage, because King Janor was not interested in her at all, only in her dowry – the Seeress Vanamee. Queen Liahnee can only smile when she can look after her children.
Lady Yannah: She is the lady-in-waiting of Queen Liahnee and was also born in Teine. She devotedly takes care of her mistress to alleviate her homesickness for Teine.
Lord Larrec: He is the ambassador from Teine and was sent to the Court of King Janor to keep an eye on his machinations and to look after the Queen‘s welfare.
Master Salisar: He is the Lord Chancellor of Deighe Gorm and already served the father of King Janor. Due to the cruel actions of King Janor, his quiet times are over. In addition to contracts that he has to negotiate with other monarchs for his King , he is showered with the pleadings of the exploited people every day.
This is my entry for Brickscalibur in the category „Monarchic Minifigures“ and my first figbarf ever.
I hope you like it!
Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
A trash shut in the house of Frida Kalo.
This is the firs photo of the year and It has no editing at all this is the raw shot, as it came out of the camera.
El Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo está conformado por cuatro edificios: tres casas-estudios y un laboratorio fotográfico, que fueron diseñadas y construidas por el destacado arquitecto y artista mexicano Juan O´Gorman para Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo quienes habitaron el inmueble a partir de 1934. El espacio se convierte en museo de INBA a partir de 1986, dedicado a la promoción, conservación y difusión de la vida y obra de Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo y Juan O’Gorman.
I had my first real hike of the year up and around the back of Meall Gorm. Fantastic day out - snow is all gone and the evenings are stretching out. Bliss.
Peregrine
Irish Name:
Fabhcún gorm
Scientific name:
Falco peregrinus
Bird Family:
Raptors
green
Conservation status
Status
Widespread resident in Ireland.
Identification
A bird of prey (raptor) with a short hooked bill. A species of falcon with a heavy powerfully built body, medium length tail and wings which are broad close to the body and pointed at the tip. Sexual size difference, the female is larger than the male. Male and female plumages are the same, unlike Merlins, the species most likely to be confused with Peregrine Falcon. Adults are bluey grey above, with a barred tail; the underparts are white and finely barred, the check, throat and upper breast are plain white and contrast with a black hood and thick moustachal stripe. Juvenile birds are similar to adults but have brownish upperparts and streaked, not barred, feathers on the body.
Voice
Mainly silent away from its breeding site. Main call is a hard persistent cackling.
Diet
Mainly birds, usually taken in the air and sometimes on the ground or on water. Employs spectacular hunting technique where the bird 'stoops' from high above its intended prey, with its wings held close into the body, reaching great speeds. Estimates of speeds vary, but it seems likely that birds reach speeds in excess of 300km/hour, making it the fastest animal on the planet. Kills its prey with force of its impact using its legs at the last moment to inflict the killer blow. Prey includes pigeons, including feral birds, thrushes, waders and wildfowl, gulls and seabirds.
Breeding
Breeds on coastal and inland cliffs. Most birds on the coast breed on the south, west and north coasts, coastal breeding on the east coast is limited by the availability of suitable nesting cliffs. Most inland birds breed on mountain cliffs but will also breed at lower levels. The species is still recovering from a dramatic and well documented decline in the 1950s and 60s due to the effects of pesticide poisoning. The responsible pesticides have been banned and the species has been recovering slowly.
Wintering
Resident in Ireland, but shows some movement away from its breeding areas in the winter. Can be found on the coast, especially on estuaries where they hunt on concentrations of water birds. Some birds move into cites, where feral pigeons provide suitable prey; individuals have been captured on film by a road traffic camera looking down over the quays in central Dublin. Some birds at this time of the year could have immigrated from Britain or even further afield.
A hut circle with a wind break looking over Loch Gorm with its crannog. See how the two man-made structures are within eye contact and how the crannog would provide crofting synergies to be shared by a diffuse rural populaton. The hut circle is the remaining foundation to a bronze age round house. See how the windbreak was important enough to leave its own bank with an Iron age broch being akin to a multistory round house with a full circumference windbreak. The entrance faces east to catch the heat of the morning sun.
AJ
On the way back down to Invervar after the circuit of the four Càrn Mairg munros. The start of the route heads up the peak in the distance (Carn Gorm) above the forestry plantation.
This cairn was tucked away on the hillside below Meall nan Aighean, overlooking Gleann Pollaidh. No idea what it signifies or commemorates. It wasn't visible from the main path and had no inscription or plaque, but it seemed old and well-built, definitely not your standard 'route-marker' type cairn.
Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide 2nd Edition with Jim Wilson.
www.markcarmodyphotography.com
The Stock Dove is a widespread resident throughout Ireland favouring areas of cereal cultivation.
A small pigeon, about the same size as Rock Dove and similar to that species. Adult Stock Doves are dark grey all over, with only the breast a salmon-pink colour. The is a small greenish patch on the side of the neck, but this is only visible in good light. Like Woodpigeon, Stock Doves have a large amount of black on the wing, but lack that species broad white band. Juveniles are similar to adults, but are slightly paler grey and lack the greenish neck patch.
They are generally silent when seen in Ireland. Song is a monotonous series of "ooo-u".
Breeds in lowlands of eastern and southern Ireland, almost invariably near agricultural areas, especially cereal. Nests in holes in trees. Has declined as a breeding species in Ireland and is now on the red list here, meaning it is of high conservation concern. (BirdWatch Ireland)
There are better images of Stock Doves in existence, but this is one of a pair of Stock Doves breeding close to my suburban Dublin home. A real treat to see to Stock Doves, let alone urban birds, especially on the ground.
The Christmas tree on the town Square i Herning after winterstorm "Gorm" had passed with Wind gusts up to 40 m/sec.