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This semiaquatic mammal, similar to an otter or weasel, was constantly on the move before finally disappearing out of sight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-tern-in-flight-with https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FY1B97Fug0pcBIc-JS-0fIzCXT0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12768997795b64cc8511e28.jpgCommon Tern in Flight With Supper https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mist-below-the-pylon-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8qynha5wRmOOa_eqhix6BXh0kZs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19636766485c787d3c130a0.jpgMist below the pylon at sunset Mist surrounds the fields and trees below the electricity pylon at Drumbeg, County Antrim as the sun sets. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/upper-waterfall-at-crawfordsburn-country https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VhuNVox-I1YP4UUSIprucOlKzRk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12646402115ab18d5d05c53.jpgUpper Waterfall at Crawfordsburn Country Park Crawfordsburn Country Park near Bangor in County Down is a popular location to get closer to nature. Enjoy the waterfalls whilst walking along the wooded trails and gain access to the beach for a coastal walk along Belfast Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ringlet-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n0trAsnfXgnMFJrZhAhpsTXhT-c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5289736435b8a9d5eee3ee.jpgSpeckled Wood Butterfly https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/feeding-junior-great-crested-grebes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MEtTN7S-GDoaR-QJAJHDAwLwZzI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1601686215fc404c21b648.jpgFeeding Junior! - Great Crested Grebes An adult Great Crested Grebe resurfaces from a dive with a fish to feed to a juvenile. Photographed at Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cliffs-of-moher-county-clare https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NERYhMT_RoKK8vMLaVjbJGtE1Kc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5452253855cf04cb1c2746.jpgCliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher are dramatic steep sea cliffs located on Irelands west coast. They are approximately 14 kilometres in length and a large tourist attraction as part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Seen here with the mist rolling in from the Atlantic Ocean. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/irish-woodland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4Lsq_iO1g_2WWalFbXfBZLXnawU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12083181445ef282be21801.jpgIrish Woodland Bringing you a little greenery on St Patrick's Day! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/young-buck-red-deer-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/l-ZIrzF3iD_VgCmRhyXQfW1x9dM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_135107787661f1e3eda132d.jpgYoung buck! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KAiLDSsFwVSuS-Z1aKhuL423WoU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14751077775a0399fa99121.jpgBlue tit A recognisable little bird due to its colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green markings. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/baby-owlet-long-eared-owl https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kKujq1Qka12EH7P9lLAPtNgcOCg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3103244405ef282f628062.jpgBaby Owlet - Long-eared Owl Youngest and smallest of the brood of 6 owlets. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/love-in-the-reeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B-KNFLHFJgXjszSnvGJefXmW51Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15078497315cad15715ae73.jpgLove in the reeds! Great Crested Grebes come together for courting ritual in the reedbed at Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dusting-of-snow-at-duncans https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lUcP9IUU-13ZAD0H4i6Z0VOq1js=/fwc/1643210322/27848_113410343261f1d75ef1576.jpgDusting of snow at Duncan's Dam A heavy frost and a dusting of snow overnight has left a winter landscape. Photographed at Duncan's Dam, Lisburn, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-5-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ASGNnBljNOO8xdfiEEOUUq5JcGM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5251035355e5ee73baf6fd.jpgCourting Ritual 5 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238885.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IZKzTENfAHCbOLIBsG2hFVEayy4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8989260755ef282e6b148c.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.10 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/round-tower-on-devenish-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qOdyeKtzZv2RmxFNtGMMbrLi1bg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_147263420598a451ce9ed8.jpgRound Tower on Devenish Island, Lower Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh A 12th Century Round Tower on Devenish Island is lit by early morning light against a brooding skyline. Situated in Lower Lough Erne, this monastic site is a popular destination for boat trips from nearby town Enniskillen. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-darter-dragonfly-amongst-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TthkENypf15UjOU7KZp3kVlP734=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13958297095dd1b1c76fc72.jpgCommon Darter Dragonfly amongst the foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sheep-on-lower-slopes-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/toFhm0Dp-eb-hJCmQlHBLU-rFcw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8852187985ae615d30ae00.jpgSheep on Lower Slopes of Western Mournes Ewes and lambs in the foothills of the Western Mournes in County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/standing-guard-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I--By54zqLSp3PDzHbHq3Nw-9BE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3501005325fc40adab0c1b.jpgStanding Guard - Grey Heron A Grey Heron stands perched over the River Lagan awaiting its next opportunity to pounce. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/into-the-woods https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HcMITJX--IdqRgwkgs5oeRmSER8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16372362885a0399fdae98d.jpgInto The Woods Sunlight bursts through the foliage of the forest to light the trail ahead. Captured in Donard Forest wood near the Glen River. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-10 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7L7NNscg-Yl8PoS6q57RHRvHcnI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6132858595ef282d16b87b.jpgSpring Garden Growth 10 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/windswept-annalong-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_xyf96GdLaSaBQQGJJIY8reiVqc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19681361985a4ab6dc5dfa4.jpgWindswept Annalong Valley The clouds finally broke and shone bright sunlight up the Annalong Valley in the Mourne Mountains. A short period of stunning light swept over the mountainside but the winds never let up. You can see the effects of the wind in the blurred coloured swirls of heather in the foreground. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-keep-on-singing-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mVlyRzbUg7ijeFCZuWL0D9pOm9U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_191794644261f1d90b36538.jpgRobin - Keep on singing! 5 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ben-crom-reservoir-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BSP-_yhp8wgQkHYlC428g_HFkqA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_141258311358ffb954bee87.jpgBen Crom Reservoir - Mournes In the heart of the Mourne mountains is Ben Crom reservoir. It is seen here with the dam at the far end. Ben Crom mountain is seen on the right in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/squirrel-wood https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7LaaDGLhEMzdMH4L4oquSj3vgcA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6090438895a134841323a9.jpgSquirrel Wood Not only is this a lovely wooded area full of autumnal colours, but the day I was here it was full of foraging squirrels! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunburst-over-belfast-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NBgaVx1xXTkPSmygGsVEi8On5ao=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15358488805cad12ef3c797.jpgSunburst over Belfast Hills Crepuscular rays, God rays, sunburst, sunbeams....call them what you like....when sunlight streams through the clouds at dawn like this it's awesome! Viewed from Priests Hill at Slievenacloy overlooking Belfast to Scrabo Tower in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-ardea-cinerea-fishing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pNRn10TzMCTPIVwPYogOq7t2GEc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_174831569861f1d556879a2.jpgGrey Heron (Ardea cinerea) fishing! 1 of 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-dipper-cinclus-cinclus-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wGyG-d7x3ebVUvMKhjg3A1q3HcI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10777208835ce115130fad2.jpgJuvenile Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) on River Maine, Ballymena, Cou https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/house-martin-in-flight-over https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uUpUwMmMRwVQwkK275FOZOwvSKc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19674905355ef28300097ec.jpgHouse Martin in flight over shoreline - 1 of 3 These fast and agile fliers are a joy to watch and difficult to photograph! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/burnt-orange-sunset-sky-road https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q6jAZtUKTBerJqSuJKCAER3kfm8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1428384242592de73128883.jpgBurnt Orange Sunset, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/moorhen-gallinula-chloropus-feeding-chick https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LngP6Ghsjp5Tp2CpjAZ26_aSpFY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15796044255dd1b1d928734.jpgMoorhen (Gallinula chloropus) feeding chick This little Moorhen chick flaps its underdeveloped wings in the excitement of getting fed by its parent. Photographed along the Lagan Towpath in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-tollymore-the-stepping https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fpAAYq0L5b8JLs4NamyOSHidBGY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9896357055bcce1bf8be54.jpgAutumn at Tollymore - The Stepping Stones A favourite for both young and old to explore. Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/turnstone-arenaria-interpres-on-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WyR_autJKVx54611gzujCrq71CY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16453985715ef282c0b4db3.jpgTurnstone (Arenaria interpres) on Strangford Lough 1 of 4 Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) are small shorebirds that spend their time fluttering over the rocks, stones and seaweed and turning it over in the search for food. With their mottled brown upperparts sometimes its "Spot the Turnstone!! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/moorhens-foraging-among-the-reeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/76S1HYdX_ug-PAGwMiEX6KPwsSk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18883166445e5edf208ee38.jpgMoorhens foraging among the reeds https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33784010.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9OjORANmuHrrvP3vptYY7Ow27eU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6115114525a3071454e7d5.jpgWinter Sunrise Over the Mournes 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/banded-demoiselle-damselfly-male https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6K05QKQsd2NvwrgnJDqOEwcNFLQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4730087465b1d799c011c6.jpgBanded Demoiselle Damselfly - Male The Banded Demoiselle is larger than most damselflys but smaller than a dragonfly. It is fast and fluttering in flight when the 4 dark bands on its wings become visible. This is a male with metallic blue-green body. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-light-on-spellack https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pXcMlzF71MVvLU0aSE61tv_7zm8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7151455905be9f64aa6dcb.jpgAutumn Light On Spellack Sunlight shines on the crags of Spellack whilst the summit of Slieve Meelmore is in cloud. Trassey Track, a popular access route into the Mournes, is seen running below Spellack. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/shelduck-shenanigans https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eH0LIAhnGhcinrEtBHpSOTXNnsc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_74504098761f1e6fa96bc4.jpgShelduck shenanigans! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-seal-phoca-vitulina-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/63SNmyWtY2dEMS3Acs_0k_-nlgo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6289354975dd1b1d17617d.jpgCommon Seal (Phoca vitulina) at Ushet Point - Rathlin https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/long-eared-owlets-high-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RMJAWKb85N-ILJFXA7UFcKHE_0s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1286383485ef282ef6630a.jpgLong-eared Owlets high in the forest canopy https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/belfast-waterfront-at-dusk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bmKVjatvRhdEcWxhqMjchKU7zgo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_32840872758460237aba61.jpgBelfast Waterfront at dusk Belfast Waterfront is Northern Irelands multi-purpose conference and entertainment centre. Captured here at dusk and reflected in the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/over-the-peat-hags-to https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0WhyHRGlUkrG3wipiodK0udtvFI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6721200345e5ee0fcaeedb.jpgOver the Peat Hags to Doan If you've ever covered the terrain between Ben Crom mountain, seen as a slight rise on the left (it has a precipitous drop to Ben Crom reservoir on the other side!)) and Doan mountain on the right, you will know it can be tiring as you go up and down constantly over peat hags. An easy place to lose direction in mist and tiring if very wet. Looks fabulous though! Heart of the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skylark-alauda-arvensis-with-juicy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j58Yd6Y0gSDky4gmMrzwmZ0Bbrk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15023333095cfe5423e9ed3.jpgSkylark (Alauda arvensis) with juicy worm! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZhKwwa0zd2u5X4Mq5nsBZfl0Ss8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14515344765aa996c936695.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 1 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ben-crom-in-winter-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hd-lncz9IpLtSgyV6eCS-viQnx8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4800615915a30714951fc5.jpgBen Crom in Winter - Mourne Mountains The Mournes have donned their winter cloak. The dramatic steep slopes of Ben Crom Mountain drop down to the Ben Crom reservoir. Far left is Doan mountain and far right in the distance with the craggy top is Slieve Bearnagh. Photographed from the lower slopes of Slieve Binnian. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo42106325.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L5VK7krZVcJQ8cbdzg1dETN8Tg8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6966430865fc40adeb6e14.jpgGreat White Egret & Little Egret - 4 of 6 A Great White Egret hunting alongside the similar and more abundant Little Egret. About twice the size it also differs from a Little Egret by having a yellow bill rather than black and it has black legs and feet whereas the Little Egret has yellow feet. Photographed at Larne Lough, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/low-lying-mist-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f7HuHVIM-KAEWnGC3Vp_phDawl0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19441951655c787d3cce985.jpgLow lying mist at sunset Mist surrounds the fields and trees at Drumbeg, County Antrim as the sun sets. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pheasant-in-sunlight-4-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LyhS4VWGWnaUSxWq0T9OiKwIpDs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_208456273261f1dc07db8a7.jpgPheasant in sunlight - 4 of 10 A beautiful Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in lush green foliage shows off its wonderful colours in the sunlight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ewe-and-two-lambs https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RR6hgUTT10M2t0Hyfpv_t177STk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16957692195ad689955d05b.jpgEwe and Two Lambs https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tides-in-at-downhill-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oe0xM0oJWHHxKn_EDo2yGUo9J54=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11187139055aab0c527bd72.jpgTides in at Downhill Beach Waves lapping at the shore of Downhill Beach. Mussenden Temple, perched on the clifftop, can be seen in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/busy-bee https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0zoRPrcbCtboYK8K_le41eK2moE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2066959818583c1208c97f6.jpgBusy Bee Busy Bee https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/viewing-to-silent-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e9GAhggNpfuWtN3-qEdf3YoK3D4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8374276945aa9990e1e2b4.jpgViewing to Silent Valley Steep slopes of Slieve Binnian and Ben Crom frame the view to Silent Valley reservoir in the Mourne Mountains. Slievenaglogh mountain is seen adjacent to the reservoir. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-at-sunset-at-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9voGchaCvGK_6A_tqu-jNwGQ2zE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4404995295b3414fec9c4a.jpgSkyscape at sunset at Lough Neagh Pasture Stunning colours in the sky and surrounding clouds as the sun sets behind Lough Neagh in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/misty-morning-on-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I2z7Ue5Y8eb1QSNNSnMcg7PwLPs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_181909310859c822519dd48.jpgMisty Morning on Lagan Towpath B&W https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/view-from-the-old-submerged https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cHqYTtNfUD1tinFHl8SXSXNGZgc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10655653295b5ba1ee8e278.jpgView from the Old Submerged Bridge at Spelga The long hot summer of 2018 takes its toll on the water levels at Spelga Dam reservoir high in the Mourne Mountains. An old road to Hilltown, including a bridge over the start of the River Bann become visible for the first time in 60 years. I took this photograph standing on top of the old bridge which is normally submerged. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-at-sunset-over-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WDiC1_o6V8QPe-p658YRySx1d9c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1556459842584602b7134c6.jpgSkyscape at sunset over Lough Neagh I was fortunate to have sweeping views to Lough Neagh as I witnessed one of the most amazing skyscapes I’ve seen as the sun set during a summers evening. With sunbursts through the clouds illuminating a warm orange glow over the land, it was a privilege to watch and capture. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-resurfaces-after-dive https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S80jgtOuNeHs_AeHsAVoSjrU1Ic=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20888141865c787d3b59951.jpgCormorant resurfaces after dive Right place, right time! I was taking photos of Little Grebe on the River Lagan when this Cormorant resurfaced just to the right of me before quickly diving under the water again to hunt fish. Cormorants are very efficient swimmers as well as fliers! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-light-on-hen-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_cjQC4CpMyy2tyzetu2YHeexr6s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18837140025a5689a988027.jpgMorning Light on Hen Mountain Early morning light shines on Hen Mountain and the surrounding Mourne countryside in County Down. The moon is still visible in the top centre of the image! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/brent-geese-at-sunset-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0oZV0ADwSJXXRAzdKkFnMmzms-I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_146909041461f1d26fed954.jpgBrent Geese at sunset - Strangford Lough https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-lilac-sunset-sky-road https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RQOYNPJ8CNIcvEjBvZqH8ONBGzw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_699301713592de7359de1c.jpgRed Lilac Sunset, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lisburn-island-centre-weir-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gpxdMODJjwl8NlPuXbuIJaxLGZA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_553892883583c05e46aac6.jpgLisburn Island Centre Weir in autumn Lisburn Island Centre Weir in autumn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/golden-sunset-sky-road-connemara https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3lKxxQiHhWNEpvU1Y3FpiXPJx-8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2079137241592de72973596.jpgGolden Sunset, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mournes-glow-red https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aXb5ta_NeWkrri1uHmr7YL3ELxc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10387679495883e889e3fc7.jpgMournes glow red Mourne Mountains glow red during an early morning sunrise. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/just-popped-up-to-say https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fP-afm9cmL053dcm7VQBvFVklrI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3581984345fc404c06d9d4.jpgJust popped up to say hello! - Otter - 3 of 3 A rare sighting of an Otter for myself along the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/railway-line-under-mussenden-temple https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bWOab3N8QWFPXsQ9t2clbWqfKOY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5615301265aab0c4f0c75c.jpgRailway Line under Mussenden Temple A railway line snakes its way alonf the cliffs and through a tunnel under local landmark, Mussenden Temple, perched on the cliff edge. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rugged-coast-of-st-johns https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7viQGMckVGoXUdkrrdSM55DMSNo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_213768979659b5c5e87cf35.jpgRugged Coast of St John's Point, County Down. St John's Point, a rugged headland near Killough in County Down, famous for its lighthouse, is a great vantage point for views to the Mourne Mountains on a clear day. Its also a great location for dramatic seascapes! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mussenden-temple-in-late-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5JSncSHtTCrSJtB4OjlQOsx1OVc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3320724905866a8a1b4716.jpgMussenden Temple in late evening https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/eagle-mountain-summit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GpYqh8OMNYnsHi4h8JmmJJJjKT4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13444600285aaede91ee3fd.jpgEagle Mountain Summit Dramatic steep cliffs on the East Face of Eagle Mountain in the Mournes. Overlooking The Amphitheatre and Great Gully. To the right of Eagle Mountain summit is the lower peak of Slievemoughanmore. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-morning-at-portglenone-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SfSUTi-IlqI6cd3jYxlID1sLUeI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20382789375bc66757148f2.jpgAutumn Morning at Portglenone Forest, County Antrim. Bright crisp autumn morning with sunshine filtering through the forest lighting up the brown-red fallen leaves. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/coot-walking-on-ice https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RD_S2loeRz5LSuFi-qpJiYweEDs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16997268055c5cb76c6be9e.jpgCoot walking on ice! The lake has frozen over and this Coot (Fulica atra) has no option to swim and has to put its webbed feet to good use walking over the ice. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/silent-valley-reservoir-from-ben https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZXuSmMwx5MSNLyd54iKCXJAJcMM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20559916445a6f7c4331471.jpgSilent Valley Reservoir from Ben Crom It may have been a grey overcast day and the wind could nearly blow you over, but it's still a beautiful landscape! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/two-great-white-egrets https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PePMumRqBsYbHhkaSWHe92iNSqk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_35829154661f1e6f3a68bc.jpgTwo Great White Egrets Great White Egrets (Ardea alba) are similar but much larger than Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta). They are the same size or larger than a Grey Heron. Great to see two of these relatively rare birds in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/weathering-the-storm-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9zLuEZmESz01LK-RP9wtbeAGTTM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15234839715bc509cc6fa07.jpgWeathering the Storm - Giants Causeway The basalt hexagonal columns weather the storm at the Giants Causeway, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-dipped-sheep-of-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UGnx8leK-AtusqpdT6RGJfh04CY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4250956255c44f15a07375.jpgRed Dipped Sheep of the Mournes A strong cold wind was blowing from left to right as I made my way between Slievenaglogh and Corragh in the Mourne Mountains. The Mourne Wall was providing great shelter for me from the buffeting winds and through the thick mist I could see blotches of red ahead. Surreal! When I got closer I realised the red blotches were sheep! A flock of over 20 sheep were also using the Mourne Wall to shelter from the biting wind! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/double-dipper https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dccCSqPCHgqQtpEjLR789M8bmj0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16910041875ef282bc67d46.jpgDouble Dipper! A pair of Dippers (Cinclus cinclus) on the River Maine, Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/moody-day-at-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n2Ulekwm64FQ721peveWvFyxFdg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8963145125c479ac00c1c5.jpgMoody Day at Ben Crom Light finally breaks through the thick cloud cover to highlight the curves of Ben Crom reservoir and Ben Crom mountain. Doan is visible far right beyond the lower slopes of Slieve Bearnagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/twin-peaks-of-cock-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JGq7aSnMY9q3q7bZ6yxVXV2kJfM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2029080061595412111d481.jpgTwin Peaks of Cock Mountain, Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. Looking from one of the cairns atop Cock Mountain to the other cairn of this twin peaked mountain. Spelga reservoir is seen to the right with Meelmore, Meelbeg behind and the jagged tors of Bearnagh in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-dancing-song-thrush https://photos.on-this.website/wm/360kAbx0MPGLk7EbXyFA5eY6KyI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15004318815ef28303e41c5.jpgThe Dancing Song Thrush! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ladies-view-killarney-national-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TKEQSxJdvy4zJavylncIiRVX4a8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10900469915cf04cb667521.jpgLadies View, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Lakes of Killarney as viewed from Ladies View on the Ring of Kerry. This is without doubt one of the most photographed areas in all of Ireland! Coachloads of tourists stop here regularly and I had to wait and try and find a composition free from tourists on my short stop here. Beautiful even on a cloudy day! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sun-down-behind-divis-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n0pGoB_9qA38tJkCqpLbMu7Eyhg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12866838775b2d7a92ad48d.jpgSun Down Behind Divis Mountain The sun starts to set behind Divis Mountain on Summer Solstice. Photographed from Black Mountain across fields of bog cotton illuminated by the low sun. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-blue-flash-kingfisher https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ybw0xwcPpZZ56h7JEj8jYwtOg44=/fwc/1643210322/27848_49665341461f1dc0338209.jpgThe Blue Flash! - Kingfisher A panning shot of a Kingfisher as it flies at speed down the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-over-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GNd2rFYLNWmIzwTOl4oNpOdlxPM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7473963935b3414fd644c3.jpgSetting Sun Over Lough Neagh Pasture This horse enjoys the warmth and soft light of the setting sun over Lough Neagh in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/deep-purple-sunset-sky-road https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A-R3k6XFiorT6gr7eEE2E2AA5Hs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_864339111592de7388f918.jpgDeep Purple Sunset, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-watching-over-river-lagan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Nv_x4rudG90ju1StLtoR6GLe1ng=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4197694455cad15754671b.jpgCormorant Watching over River Lagan This Cormorant was taking the vantage pont of a fallen tree to rest and watch over the River Lagan. Notice its hooked bill and webbed feet helping it to be efficient at fishing underwater. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-fishing-on-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k_HUlxSwLydjQ2KgKM3lL451Lj8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19996181955ce11517a27f2.jpgGrey Heron Fishing on River Maine A Grey Heron catches a fish in the River Maine in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/late-evening-light-over-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PIWH12inV0eMtcz8fjDjVJaDECU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17257096185844a4dec97de.jpgLate evening light over Mournes Late evening light over Mournes https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-sunrise-over-the-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wiVWmZetVZbnZYKPc_f64AzkbdM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15287654415a307142ea902.jpgWinter Sunrise Over the Mournes 5 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-tit-parus-major-perched https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BK3f_fTTI3WhAgUGREPh16-YTU4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8460108375cad15775159b.jpgGreat Tit (Parus major) perched on branch https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dunluce-castle-on-the-north https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2Hx6XZOMCKB7QnghQiQumw7Yq70=/fwc/1643210322/27848_59013755159f71ff18c233.jpgDunluce Castle on the North Antrim Coast Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle perched precariously on steep cliffs on 3 sides. It can be an exhilirating and dramatic location when the conditions are right. Dunluce Castle is located on the North Antrim Coast between Portrush and the world famous Giants Causeway. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hungry-coot-chicks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2jef3CXS2DNNs0Uwxe3icbwXG8A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19354172625dd1b1de1dd2f.jpgHungry Coot Chicks! These open mouthed Coot chcks sit on their nest of twigs and sticks awaiting the return of their parents to feed them. Photographed at Duncan's Dam in Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-squirrel-on-moss-covered https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AOKh2sHxUsCXK02Zv4yBZ9o69rY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20200026125e5ee6eb44e7b.jpgGrey Squirrel on moss covered branch, Barnett Demesne, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-watercolour-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lbMqulfzkPP000xOshQOZD6jf78=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1784164275bd8ba08dc40c.jpgAutumn Watercolour - Lagan Towpath Wonderful autumn colours as early morning sunlight hits the Lagan towpath. After a frosty still morning some mist still hovers over the river giving the photo a resemblance of a watercolour. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lush-green-growth-over-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8dL_NsWPDXhJpbjoAx5vTGICLn8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1630899645b9c21874902f.jpgLush green growth over the Belfast Hills. Wonderful views over Lagan Valley past Malone House to the Belfast hills, including Divis Mountain. Photographed from Terrace Hill Gardens at Minnowburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-hermitage-tollymore-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SQ4CY6VGQjQQGzNhZ_xaUKoKl44=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1162552699595ebe8bb61e3.jpgThe Hermitage - Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/murder-hole-beach-county-donegal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S-WE6eHDKbXkidfUPMIZsXbcEtk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21134190845d48a07273c3c.jpgMurder Hole Beach - County Donegal, Ireland. There are many beautiful beaches along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, but this is surely one of the most spectacular! The Murder Hole beach on Rosguill Peninsula in County Donegal is a hidden and unspoilt location only accessible after a short hike over fields. The mysteriously named Murder Hole beach at Boyeeghter Bay has a cave, only accessible at low tide, and strong currents in the bay perhaps give rise to its name. Surrounded by a wonderful rugged landscape, beautiful sandy beach and gorgeous turquoise waters crashing against the rocks.....Amazing! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/beast-from-the-east-arrives https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pp89VgK0_tdAUVO18B0K1Y94s9s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_884287115aa9941d120d1.jpgBeast From the East arrives at Minnowburn The so called "Beast From the East" icy cold weatherfront arrives at Belfast today. With sub-zero temperatures and snow due to last for several days. Photographed is Purdysburn River at Minnowburn prior to it joining the River Lagan in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/gougane-barra-county-cork-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r6XBOIDrxxeGbw8Zj5X3Ir_C3oo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16004517205cf04cb84ced4.jpgGougane Barra, County Cork, Ireland. The tranquil natural beauty of the hills surrounding Gougane Barra Lake is a perfect setting for the well known St Finbarr's Oratory or Small Church. Beautiful in any weather. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OlUesbf-YtiQq9c0ab1knUXWJBg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10999332365ef282f97ebb8.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 4 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-white-egret-portmore-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gxv0D929rhq3FxHjIT8shsG-OtU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20927367845fc40adc8954d.jpgGreat White Egret - Portmore Lough - 1 of 6 Great to see a relatively rare bird to these shores, a Great White Egret (Ardea alba), at Portmore Lough today. According to the RSPB website there are only 35 winter visitors of this species to the UK. It's about the size of a Grey Heron and twice the size of the similar and more abundant Little Egret. It differs from a Little Egret by having a yellow bill rather than black and it has black legs and feet whereas the Little Egret hasyellow feet. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-rising-from-the-depths https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F9W3wCBbXZv2pjD_vKQxxzqAT8I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_187322574661f1d555e4ee1.jpgCormorant rising from the depths A Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) rises to the surface and takes flight along the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-portglenone-forest-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HU2rJ2AJTbYr7seNd5fssqjmuSU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1424232859e534fb0d9e7.jpgAutumn at Portglenone Forest, County Antrim https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-horizon-sky-road-connemara https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DQfkxQCe07-sZqkCvGymha5KLs0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1675978645592de72c94a53.jpgSunset Horizon, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-winters-morning-at-lock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rpRuPeTeaaqEiWyQLJj-2ANooRU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3000037525a5fb8433f873.jpgA Winter's Morning at Lock Keepers, Belfast. A winter scene in Lagan Valley Regional Park. Not far from Shaw's Bridge is McLeave's Lock, one of the locks of the old Lagan Canal, with the nearby Lock Keepers Cottage. Pictured here is The Lock Keepers Inn, the Lagan towpath and an Industry Lighter barge. Photographed from the old stone bridge. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sea-cliffs-of-slieve-league https://photos.on-this.website/wm/p52jn1Lm7tIRYfC5m3pQkPCDZhA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17157564265d48a0742c621.jpgSea Cliffs of Slieve League - Ireland Glorious light bathing the spectacular cliffs of Slieve Leeague (Sliabh Liag) in County Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/knots-in-flight-over-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1F8jbIuxMKwMW4paVAAIcG4yecM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12369311015ef282ba91aad.jpgKnots in flight over Strangford Lough What an amazing sight and experience of hundreds of Knot (Calidris canutus) birds in flight formation over Strangford Lough. These wading birds with long bills are attracted to the mudflats in the surrounding area and then take to the skies to give great aeriel displays. Whilst watching a distant flock through binoculars I felt a rush of wind and loud flapping sounds as another flock done a flyby right past me! It was like a train passing close by with the rush of air. An amazing experience! Power of nature! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-on-scrabo-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6YHh5FGjG19nVKDebdqdvXcTc7Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13175064845bb3c44fb17e0.jpgSetting sun on Scrabo Tower A warm red glow on Scrabo Tower from the setting sun. Scrabo Tower is a prominent landmark on Scrabo Hill above Newtownards at the end of Strangford Lough. It can be seen from miles away in any direction in County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-at-barnett-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OoqEeAHMs97lukeUyPjP7ZrUtis=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13214753065aa99420832a4.jpgWinter at Barnett Demesne Icy cold weather front "Beast from the East" meets Storm Emma at Barnett Demesne in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33784011.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KSQdlbVU1afGnzrqWoOjgYZ_vKg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3120600765a307146519ea.jpgWinter Sunrise Over the Mournes 2 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-4-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N8aKbEQpwZWNQLJZwNE_umohcY0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19364378255e5ee73c9d937.jpgCourting Ritual 4 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-meelmore-in-autumn-cloak https://photos.on-this.website/wm/087O72BvZIjPAbZxg2xnWXXjR_M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20239122185be9f6494bf51.jpgSlieve Meelmore in Autumn Cloak Beautiful warm colours as bright sunlight shines and illuminates the rugged terrain of Slieve Meelmore. Tracks lead up the mountain past the old quarry on the lower slopes of Slieve Bearnagh to the Pollaphuca col. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tall-trees-at-portglenone-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/s-J70ooAtvqc6Zerp5yagHdefTo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_178460029259e53504bd7c0.jpgTall Trees at Portglenone Forest https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/watercolours-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m1kIQKXLk68tvSJrIYivA-mmWQI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_576413765e5ee3e439244.jpgWatercolours at Stoneyford If I could paint with watercolours I'd loved to have painted this scene! A photo of the soft light at sunset at Stoneyford Reservoir, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Kht8wzSmrG1TGAGjS0VIp2tpiPA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14689012825ef282fb4adcf.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 6 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dusk-at-the-jetty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0b6SC7zuYwv-PgHKdrOY5jstiFs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_612983955abfad173db53.jpgDusk at the Jetty Photographed from Oxford Island on the southern part of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-tern-with-catch-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mFXoYGBk-18JF2zCzLRMk4iDick=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19969456525b39572eac6cc.jpgCommon Tern with catch of the day! Photographed at Portmore Lough near Lough Neagh in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swallow-perched-and-calling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3VcftXknswIF7o4S7cPNsCQPcxw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16937901945dd1b1e40c03c.jpgSwallow - Perched and Calling Swallows (Hirundo rustica) are very fast and agile in flight. They can be identified by their dark, glossy-blue backs, whitish pale underparts and long forked tail. On closer inspection you will notice red markings around the throat. Photographed here at Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh in County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-gap-of-dunloe-from https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LwGCftPsJ2dnSNdLQMBWrdLrclk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6631854465cf04cb76a57e.jpgThe Gap of Dunloe from Molls Gap, Ring of Kerry, Ireland. The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass which separates the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range on the left and Purple Mountain on the right. Seen here with mist over the mountain tops. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GH2iHtVcDfE422RW_ap6oki3lqY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7530752885ef282f702eb0.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 1 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/changeable-weather-at-portstewart-strand https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TJkcBZJngcRPFliwWvO4KFZ2Btc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_36822234361f1e253f01e6.jpgChangeable Weather at Portstewart Strand Beach, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebe-courtship-ritual https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N0gQ0nKjv8EdslL0ni0NzVoYj0E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17269234015c8ebe4ad1b8e.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Courtship Ritual Great Crested Grebes, these elegant waterbirds with ornate head plumes perform their courtship ritual. Tilting their heads back and forth and mirroring each other. Photographed on the shores of Lough Neagh at Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pigeon-catches-some-shuteye https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L6GVtC_qM8TX_yTpT3Ts5LumPHU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18017811025ce1151dd8765.jpgPigeon catches some shuteye! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/precipitous-slopes-of-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nbtNymuhf73tVQXxNtbQ4plr-Y8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17515533625a6f7c44d97d1.jpgPrecipitous Slopes of Ben Crom Viewing from the top of Ben Crom mountain down the steep slope to Ben Crom Reservoir in the Mourne Mountains. Notice the walkway across the dam to the lower slopes of Slieve Binnian and its North Tor in view. From Ben Crom the water drains into Silent Valley reservoir seen top right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/annalong-valley-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7EwuqopCW2fQRWaObQZnZQ_QchI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15601820425a4aba8c7bfac.jpgAnnalong Valley in Winter With snow on the ground it gives greater emphasis to the crags of Lower Cove, Upper Cove, Slieve Beg and Hares Castle. Slieve Commedagh, N.Ireland's second highest mountain, is seen snowcapped at the head of the valley. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/an-autumn-walk-in-tollymore https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-UGRa3Rh89JKKzK4j1xyJQrZ1gI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20463722815bb9d4e693db3.jpgAn Autumn Walk in Tollymore Even when time is short, it's always a pleasure to walk in Tollymore Forest Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44815002.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CxnvLq37S4nzeZ9WrOfzKVoJ86Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_119112269661f1e9a161b1d.jpgUp, Up and Away! - Peregrine Falcon - 4 of 4 A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) launches from a high cliff-top on the Antrim coast. Peregrine Falcons are amazing raptors capable of the highest speed of any animal in the world reaching speeds over 200mph in a stoop diving to catch its prey. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fanad-lighthouse-county-donegal-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/x8omnHGRQkSZ-1pty95rCY_1bSs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_977705015dd1ad9113163.jpgFanad Lighthouse, County Donegal, Ireland. A calm day at Fanad Lighthouse on Fanad Head in north Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ben-crom-and-dam-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hWpz3nDuVmOvPyXDq3zUClA4aKA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7449365365c1d44e23b435.jpgBen Crom and Dam - Mourne Mountains Ben Crom mountain sweeps down to the Ben Crom Reservoir where water can be seen cascading down the dam wall to flow down into Silent Valley Reservoir. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/river-lagan-at-morelands-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z_9SBJlwpnv76bkbxVsdCIJ4HLc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9665145665a1cbe201fa3e.jpgRiver Lagan at Moreland's Meadow, Lagan Valley. The River Lagan separates Belvoir Forest on the left and Moreland's Meadow on the right. A beautiful area to explore in part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/small-tortoiseshell-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/80PoNrfyAKFyQFmsqxKyoqYulVA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16479349745bb9d398aa110.jpgSmall Tortoiseshell Butterfly Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) Butterfly on a yellow flower https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/all-eyes-on-me https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PI1hS-XAWSAor52AAti2SQ0oZAg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_125494087759dbef8c0a306.jpgAll Eyes On Me! Red deer all fix their eyes on the dominant stag as he struts his stuff during the rut. Photographed at Gosford Forest Park, County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-6-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k6X_4HnkG_IVw02U5woVFM0PhZk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19433285575e5ee73aad3e5.jpgCourting Ritual 6 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NtWCcwr8MPk44csQUgEPeKHnE_M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11301972485ef282f7cb30a.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 2 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebe-family https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gkl_IF5SrWla0ZFA4v2Q_cvii_I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14653440785dd1b1e203fc0.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Family Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) family with chick traveling on the back of the adult and another being fed. The chicks are distinctive as their heads are striped black and white until they reach adulthood. Photographed on Lough Neagh at Oxford Island, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-lagan-valley-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-mRluIOXAcXFgwMdzWTVbViTWxs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_142494715859c2d7bc73ad8.jpgSunrise at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, County Antrim. Viewing from the steps near the locks at Lagan Valley Island down the River Lagan on a beautiful morning. A little bit of early morning mist still on the river. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/weathering-on-hen-mountain-crags https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FERL25e_ftEVqJ7m32Exy-EbvIs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14467531435a5689aeaf8e2.jpgWeathering on Hen Mountain Crags Hen Mountain in the Mourne Mountains in County Down is a great location to explore. Popular for walking, scrambling and rock climbing. The large granite tors have been weathered over hundreds of years with lots of water pools on the tops. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rising-cloudbank-at-bearnagh-north https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H-MfIzYCbf0XEZ58KJ-h3ueaOIs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1528956775d1914801f1da.jpgRising Cloudbank at Bearnagh North Tor, Mourne Mountains Bearnagh North Tor is barely visible as viewed from the summit of Slieve Bearnagh as the blanket of early morning cloud rises to cover the summits after the earlier cloud inversion. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-light-breaks-over-binnian https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ggTYrp5g517GIGjVk0R-oIVViNc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19495530105e5ee0f70f787.jpgMorning light breaks over Binnian and Doan - Mourne Mountains A beautiful, clear, cold, crisp morning on Slieve Loughshannagh looking towards Loughshannagh in the centre with Silent Valley reservoir beyond. Doan on the left with Slieve Binnian behind. Carn Mountain on the right with Slieve Muck behind. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/chaine-memorial-tower-larne-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aNjIrohG-TPgD5YJkNP0wL4CWEs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16940812165b95886372b1a.jpgChaine Memorial Tower - Larne, County Antrim Chaine Memorial Tower was built in 1888 on the entrance to Larne port. It was a memorial to James Chaine, a former MP for Antrim, who died in 1885. Chaine developed Larne as a port with a short route to Scotland. Larne-Stranraer and Larne-Cairnryan is still a busy ferry route as you can see. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lightshow-over-slopes-of-slieve https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F5fSRN194jfutinAmCDhigGCG9Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17651303325d48a075381a8.jpgLightshow over slopes of Slieve League - Irland Sunlight breaks through the clouds and disperses over the Atlantic Ocean and lower slopes of Slieve League, County Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/steep-cliffs-of-binevenagh-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BTvpA8RkFDCFJKdgEmKpiorfhcc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10348856575ab1a320dadaf.jpgSteep Cliffs of Binevenagh Mountain The stunning rugged landscape from the steep cliffs of Binevenagh mountain, overlooking the woodland below, past Lough Foyle to County Donegal beyond. An amazing view over County Londonderry in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-white-egret-little-egret https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JdNFsKJZ_CVE0CL7NB3EZ0o-9yM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7404955415fc40addee9ea.jpgGreat White Egret & Little Egret - 2 of 6 A Great White Egret hunting alongside the similar and more abundant Little Egret. About twice the size it also differs from a Little Egret by having a yellow bill rather than black and it has black legs and feet whereas the Little Egret has yellow feet. Photographed at Larne Lough, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-on-the-riverbank https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f5KEupmrezl0YQEVgl8E5nm8J0Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2179004355e5edf23f0bbc.jpgKingfisher on the Riverbank What a glorious sight on any riverside walk! The unmistakeable vibrant blue colours of the Kingfisher against the pale muted winter colours of the riverbank. Photographed along the River Lagan, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/goldcrest-side-profile https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UviT8TTZRt3vZAgkB9Bsk-OIYcw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_155728749461f1d909e93e6.jpgGoldcrest side profile A larger in the frame side profile of one of our smallest birds, Goldcrest (Regulus regulus). https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/distant-view-from-pigeon-rock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vF0WKYKKcOq9rC2_diayJhAzy2c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20884101745ae615cf0caeb.jpgDistant View From Pigeon Rock Mountain Ott Mountain in front of Slieve Meelbeg and Slieve Meelmore in the Mourne Mountains seen on the left and crags of Slieve Bearnagh seen in the distance far right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/peacock-butterflies https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jy-79YXYYr4CZb0n3TcMF_wkstk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_45717044559a5d893624c6.jpgPeacock Butterflies A real contrast between the beautiful colours on one side and the near black underside as seen with the wings folded back. The eyespots act as a deterrent to predators and the underside renders the butterfly near invisible. A surprisingly large butterfly. Photographed in Belvoir Forest, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-graceful-little-egret https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uQAOf7fTVYQzVfkbktUA3pM29OA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_30855597061f1e6f2bd192.jpgA Graceful Little Egret! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/its-an-ill-wind-that https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yvo3gYADkKx0ONdo9VpGNzk33jA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2019506715ba5697bc6f64.jpgIt's an ill wind that blows no good! There was no shortage of fallen acorns for this Grey Squirrel following the strong winds from Storm Ali earlier in the week. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-western-mournes-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t4loWyWIwf1xtDo1a_sErGBYHzI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1822271575952af3ddb9ee.jpgThe Western Mournes - Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. Beautiful low warm evening light casts shadows over the Western Mournes. Not as well known or visited as the higher Eastern Mournes the range in view includes (from left to right) Slievemoughanmore, Eagle Mountain, Shanlieve, Pierces Castle, Tournamrock and Rocky Mountain. In the foreground is one of the cairns from the twin peaks of Cock Mountain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lagan-valley-regional-park-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ouIxidC1K8yURwv0kokBUW0SMmg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17258706325e5ee3d731bea.jpgLagan Valley Regional Park in Transition As autumn gives way to winter you can see the transition in colours in the trees throughout Lagan Valley. Photographed from Terrace Hill Garden at Minnowburn viewing towards Malone House and the Belfast hills beyond. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tranquility-at-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FRc9cvcUvwTOYTHPYOVdEASbCe4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8414119485d3f4120cd885.jpgTranquility at Crom A lovely warm summer evening overlooking Upper Lough Erne from Crom Estate in County Fermanagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/scent-marking-red-deer-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jGHJ312-boglLa6843ItROf5Gb4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_168488495161f1e3eb3324a.jpgScent Marking! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rabbit-framed-in-woodland-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yKnQvjm7j1ElMzKzP7Ol0kHzO90=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10516065285b2c414ee3fea.jpgRabbit Framed in Woodland Foliage I caught a glimpse of this little rabbit through the thick foliage of the forest. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/jay-collecting-an-acorn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RgEE9IIgoD2t_IdJ-UX2QWxGKuo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16691424895bcb8fcf8afeb.jpgJay Collecting an Acorn These shy woodland birds are usually hard to spot and tend to keep under cover of foliage. Seen here collecting an acorn from the undergrowth. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33784012.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pd0v-6I2LycjiyWc-P4z7pLnC_Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10907830805a3071474a384.jpgWinter Sunrise Over the Mournes 1 After a cold icy night the sun rises beyond Rocky Mountain to light up the snow clad Mournes. It tinges the clouds surrounding the mountain tops red to give an atmospheric vista. With fresh winds and cloud cover the view was constantly changing. At times Slieve Binnian was in full view and clouded the next. Early morning light striking across the valley to light up the crags on Lower Cove was stunning. Truly, a winter wonderland! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QfmiUMWzn-5WOxqCXFbg0HP3CJM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6021385655ef282ce69f63.jpgSpring Garden Growth 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/minnowburn-in-winter-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/E_tdMYGw9iZLOdCo2UgPsrrMn6c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14111230525a613ac0d245e.jpgMinnowburn in Winter, Belfast. Minnowburn is part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, just a short walk from Shaw's Bridge. Here the stone bridge crosses over the Purdysburn River just prior to it joiing the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/torc-waterfall-killarney-national-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9rbrZ-SKia-jCpLeQEW9tb5PO6o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_812130545cf04cb477834.jpgTorc Waterfall, Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. Formed by the Owengarriff River, only a trickle flows down the Torc Waterfall after a rare dry spell in Killarney National Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-winters-stroll https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m_nd0NTQo6NOHMUh8hbea5BXyBY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4686992435a613abe67f17.jpgA Winter's Stroll Peaceful, serene, cold, crisp, beautiful! Photographed approaching Terrace Hill Gardens at Minnowburn, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sUzrT3pB5w_Ep_ff_c-dveF3cS8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_65774641361f1e867ea20c.jpgStonechat Portrait https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-brood-at-swans-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XqqMNMswd1BmGPNcP9A9cgqs73M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18524329945afb49bd7d2da.jpgA Brood at Swans Nest How cute are these little cygnets?! I was lucky enough to capture this moment before they all nestled down again under the wings of their mother. I photographed this Mute Swan's nest on the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/orange-red-sunset-sky-road https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-EhdpXpJh5R7uLyCuqCmuMjwwBA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_718752380592de733d2a0c.jpgOrange Red Sunset, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. Ever changing light at sunset on Ireland's rugged west coast. I took this shot on the Sky Road near Clifden in Connemara. Initially starting with golden tones as the setting sun struggled behind clouds it finally broke cloud-cover just at the horizon. It turned the sky into an orange fireball and radiated warm orange light over the landscape and Atlantic ocean. Once below the horizon the show continued! Red and lilac tones filled the sky and landscape before turning deep purple. Truly spectacular! The fact I was nearly eaten alive by midges during this was a minor inconvenience! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-monument-tollymore-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IuUN3LMDJfil8FIwVZ82TJMyMsY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_388768774595c28f60054f.jpgThe Monument, Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, N.Ireland. A 200 year old granite obelisk set on a small hill in Tollymore Forest Park. It was built by a father, Robert Jocelyn 2nd Earl of Roden, as a monument to his son, James Bligh Jocelyn, who died of an asthma attack whilst in the navy in 1812. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mussenden-temple-and-downhill-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tnR_MtX0pdwOTAozLnlm_CJOvxQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14959916725866a89dda5ac.jpgMussenden Temple and Downhill beach Mussenden Temple is an iconic building perched on a clifftop overlooking Downhill and Benone beaches on Northern Ireland's north coast. Built originally in 1785 as a summer library for Frederick Augustus Hervey, the Earl Bishop, it is now maintained by the National Trust. Well worth visiting! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-fork-junction https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LULOLM1FynBWwI3LQHlblIYJwHQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2199927555dd1b4e6cd2f7.jpgAutumn at Fork Junction My eye was drawn to this as I walked along the Lagan towpath. Forks in the tree trunks and a fork between the path and the river and a backdrop of beautiful autumn colours. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/overlooking-annalong-wood-to-slieve https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Nia-ErWnJWNBigyFO7dUPs7UrN8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11879447245e5ee0f5afba7.jpgOverlooking Annalong Wood to Slieve Binnian Morning sunlight illuminates the trees in the foreground on the edge of Annalong Wood. The large mass of Slieve Binnian is behind. Photographed in the Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-walk-in-barnett-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TJnxeJtf5Shmzdj91O_1_FbX4k8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12989958945bbfc1363fa42.jpgAutumn Walk in Barnett Demesne https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-tower-hen-mountain-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S2uDPEe-ohFFD7lDxvYywK99R48=/fwc/1643210322/27848_177271717359558d8b8d575.jpgThe Tower - Hen Mountain, Mournes, N.Ireland. The Tower, is one of the large granite tors on Hen Mountain, popular with climbers and also with some scrambling routes. It is seen here captured just after sunset. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swan-taking-flight-bnw https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pcjszzrw7WzIhPiuajwevn2Y5vY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14828318165ef2830866020.jpgMute Swan taking flight - BNW https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glencar-waterfall-river-county-leitrim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lUr5GQ5W3pbu_WnZldqTDHkBx9o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19292347485935c6850d2a7.jpgGlencar Waterfall & River, County Leitrim, Ireland. This beautiful waterfall is worth a visit if you are ever travelling between Sligo and Manorhamilton/Enniskillen. It's a short detour off the main road alongside Glencar lake. It was an inspiration for poet WB Yeats in his poem The Stolen Child. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-by-the-coast-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yIjveQN3Tt9940Fzj0cr2akUysQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_74899811661f1e6fca2011.jpgStonechat by the coast - 1 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/contentment-seals-at-mill-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zm4eQc197mkRZcIbyWyp2ckG_jY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4944676205967306a6b1e2.jpgContentment - Seals at Mill Bay, Rathlin Island, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-cygnets-exploring-the-surroundings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iMOWwr2rcdtXlUxjhbhNHgV87Mo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19950819035ce115e2e314f.jpgSwan & Cygnets -Exploring the Surroundings 2 A family of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) and young cygnets explore their surroundings. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-loughshannagh-summit-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W30NxH5areb5iPAbJTcpGz-1wGs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19954552975e5ee100b11a2.jpgSlieve Loughshannagh Summit View A cool, crisp, clear day in the Mournes with great visibility. Viewing from the summit cairn on Slieve Loughshannagh with steep slopes of Slieve Meelbeg on left, Slieve Bearnagh in the centre and Slieve Donard in distance on right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/riverbank-at-minnowburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ERlIAxg0SzyzNcb3SMPcJA91VOs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15869591955dd1b4fa9ff30.jpgRiverbank at Minnowburn Sunshine can transform an area in autumn time. I had to bide my time here whilst the sun was behind a thick cloudbank, but when it shone through it painted a dull scene with splashes of wonderful colour. Photographed at Minnowburn, Lagan Valley Regional Park, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-8 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4Bcb12WsOHxmYyM-xeQ70OQxJxs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2765736775ef282fcf0636.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 8 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/colourful-display-red-kite-milvus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Hd71Ag9j_Z4O3zlQEkolPY-MxGM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1167864355e5ee6e8cdde7.jpgColourful Display! - Red Kite (Milvus milvus) This Red Kite (Milvus milvus) displays its wonderful colours in the sunlight. Red Kites are subject to a long running conservation project and you can see clearly the wing tags to assist monitoring. Photographed in County Wicklow, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/seascape-at-glenarm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-5uA992CtFG3xlFQ0APhDf73dOo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7952388555a4ac52687e0b.jpgSeascape at Glenarm The waves gently lap the shore at Glenarm in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/playing-cat-mouse-red-fox https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W83qlZ0L1Sb0BHYbxW54Pl_49iw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_130970189461f1e6eb2a7b4.jpg"Playing Cat & Mouse" - Red Fox https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/oystercatcher-hunting-for-food https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yI5SlwSgPirT_uAMMha8wFhAg6o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2718200525b11db6abf1d7.jpgOystercatcher Hunting for Food https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swan-cygnus-olor-gliding https://photos.on-this.website/wm/srfJj1hWbidybsxnjZsZqKjZSgY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_29640455261f1d558240ef.jpgMute Swan (Cygnus olor) gliding - 1 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-beg-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/76baLK91i32VfxgwBVCCRzwU6e8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20118826645c8ebf646a8f7.jpgSlieve Beg - Mourne Mountains The dramatic steep granite crags of Slieve Beg split down the middle by the preciptious steep scree slopes of the Devil's Coachroad. The Annalong Valley on the left and Cove Mountain behind. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/small-red-damselfly-tandem-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CwQt7j3SZXlZXqhZ8Tjype-cJ2c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_235619295b1d79a07d956.jpgSmall Red Damselfly tandem on leaf The male with red thorax in tandem with the female with bronze/black thorax. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iIxG9ZxtYDEBPzOiIh72OEoB62Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3602427695cad156ad0bde.jpgCormorant Portrait Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) watching over the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LF8q4n6t89OezoHcjUC-qbfFKqA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10007373855aa996ce8592b.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 5 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-by-the-coast-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xvAPNFExcE0gRVy6MnGzyNCrtRA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_114387671661f1e86196c48.jpgStonechat by the coast - 3 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunlight-bursting-through-portglenone-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vwlQf8OTaDe__N_OhmYvyil2KUA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7966860255dd1b4f481763.jpgSunlight bursting through Portglenone Forest I love the roots of this tree strewn with autumn leaves and couldn't resist this shot of sunlight bursting through the forest canopy. Photographed at Portglenone Forest, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41035759.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iL8oM6XXLj9GiMZWS8321tkBTRE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19306947775e5ee30667cc0.jpgThe Harvested Field Beautiful side lighting and long shadows highlights the lines of harvested crops with the round hay bales in the distance. Photographed near Newtownards, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunburst-over-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/g-9gvkzLlLl2LqEHOUxZzzOh8RQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1634720518583c0bc1d61b5.jpgSunburst over Mournes After grey skies all day long and not a glimpse of sunshine, I was finally rewarded with this minutes before the sun set. Worth waiting for! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/incoming-juvenile-mute-swan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6yN7mJllYMfAJrI2MdwIZFfCPWw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_72487273561f1e6fbe3af7.jpgIncoming! - Juvenile Mute Swan https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sparring-moorhens-1-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/epMmKepjRpHlBc4U64HsbV4-pms=/fwc/1643210322/27848_139540908061f1d9d6d9990.jpgSparring Moorhens! 1 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-squirrel-road-block https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bVj3V11BB_cPsZlAXUUJJtBAbwo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12010566845e5edf1950807.jpgGrey Squirrel Road Block! You shall not pass! This Grey Squirrel tries to block the towpath along the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238882.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rEtcgZzsdl0I14raLfyBgq7tB7k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14375308965ef282e428a34.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.7 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-2-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BsNIfBzIus_6gj1u5KIf3lRetKk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14197534985e5ee73e5d08c.jpgCourting Ritual 2 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/oystercatcher-with-a-snack https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2xFJiBpNL_IIEdSw_3It5oS8rao=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19174681205b11db6951946.jpgOystercatcher With a Snack! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dropping-in-on-the-neighbours https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-hD9Fcm6x9JAyyuI9x-XzpF6lIE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8494353861f1e6f657f9e.jpgDropping in on the neighbours! - Cormorant https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/portrait-view-from-gully-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-2FWZdMRSE3bhoZkCBB7JezChPs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11979773675aaede95aa497.jpgPortrait view from gully on Eagle Mountain Viewing to Slieve Binnian in the distance from a gully on the East Face of Eagle Mountain in the Mournes, COunty Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dipper-cinclus-cinclus-surveying-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CVloQejCX2EMc5m-jwQWlVKQ95o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_170840269561f1d5579e075.jpgDipper (Cinclus cinclus) surveying the riverbank https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-tollymore-a-colourful https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SpB3lHQBeZpmJYThn8p8c7FFhH4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9682063195bcce1b931506.jpgAutumn at Tollymore - A Colourful Landscape Sunlight pierces through the forest canopy to light up green moss covered rocks and reddish-brown fallen leaves. Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-from-belfast-hills-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZbAY6t-gaj3rM8PVoKOGwzw131M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_186493898361f1e25512ae3.jpgSunset from Belfast Hills - 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/goldcrest-regulus-regulus-back-and https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_kZmWPCZrmx6xU_SawByyJc5wqc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_33191479861f1dc051ac67.jpgGoldcrest (Regulus regulus) back and side in sunlight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/devils-coachroad-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e1ugCvTGSNIqM-xZHPbyISn3r48=/fwc/1643210322/27848_85451835cad13686ea11.jpgDevil's Coachroad - Mourne Mountains Steep cliff faces either side, loose rock, scree, precipitous slopes....welcome to the base of the Devil's Coachroad leading to the summit of Slieve Beg in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tit-cyanistes-caeruleus-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/V9vD2yrC1crXxOHWVjFRv5f9cVY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5166167765c788037e34a9.jpgBlue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) Portrait https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397186.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YTNqIwG7_kHIDYwnI5zxg5C-Ezk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4371475915ce115da0b108.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Returning to the nest 4 Family of Mute Swan Cygnets returning to the nest after a long adventure. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-12 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FSC8vd-JhLKdgAF48lVc20VKgzM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12124692885ef282d2e5395.jpgSpring Garden Growth 12 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/in-the-spotlight-red-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gky0aX-IiyvCUSVFv_1DeG3qYmE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_196323020661f1e3ebdf4f7.jpgIn the spotlight! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/doolough-pass-county-mayo-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/glbX5X1rvwxlcwyFqpJPvv5Bf44=/fwc/1643210322/27848_43432748959373be185e89.jpgDoolough Pass, County Mayo, Ireland. Doolough Pass is a picturesque drive between the Mweelrea mountains and Sheeffry Hills in County Mayo. At the far end of the lough you can see the summit of Ben Creggan. Pictured in the foreground is the memorial to those who died during the Great Irish Famine in this valley as they made an arduous journey from Louisburg to the nearby Delphi Lodge. The wooden post on the right is part of a series of such posts marking areas of interest along the Wild Atlantic Way. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-3-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vP97-7Rg-Cmt6FGuGLOPabOty2o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11130896295e5ee73d8df52.jpgCourting Ritual 3 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/redshank-tringa-totanus-on-mudflats https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BzdXOmzd-CYU29-5rXQKM7s6jEo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_147953465661f1d26ce6450.jpgRedshank (Tringa totanus) on mudflats - Strangford Lough - 2 of https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/attentive-red-fox-vulpes-vulpes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7w78D1Xeh_Jc1ACyN6a-DgE1d4U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_86253197861f1e6f833f9f.jpgAttentive! - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-the-millennium-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PoUAz8jjIR6De28tgi7qwio9nP4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20442695295a6ba1519ff92.jpgSunrise at The Millennium Bridge, Lisburn. The Millenium Bridge crosses the River Lagan to the Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn, County Antrim. The Island is home to the Civic Centre and Island Arts Centre. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/timeless-the-mountains-of-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eBONbPLwlnE6dSRmdh_a1G6sdaQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21458879735c12f6a8cc0e9.jpgTimeless - The Mountains of Mourne Viewing the Mournes from distance over the rolling hills to the crags on the summit of Slieve Bearnagh (top left) to the distinctive stone shelter on the summit of Slieve Meelmore (top right). https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/locking-antlers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h2qfsiPVdu4rqNmSpP7_LDn7JYU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19385113995c0075f7de932.jpgLocking Antlers! Two Red Deer stags engage antlers as testosterone levels are rise during the rut. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dusting-of-snow-antrim-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UODFUjpVznufWcuCQATawflNZ1k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_39712496361f1d683749e8.jpgDusting of snow - Antrim Hills A light dusting of snow covers the lower Antrim hills in the Glens. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/samson-goliath-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-VQSTxloaa2MLjkxOaI6uwOgM_k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14081228295e5ee3df076d9.jpgSamson & Goliath at Sunset The towering cranes of Harland & Wolff shipbuilding, Samson & Goliath, stand proud over Belfast Lough in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast as the sun sets. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238881.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Tru31nB0TYfRQqw0xJJgI1lV4Ds=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18673607695ef282e349d07.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/curlew-landing-at-belfast-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VJqzIln3YIpcyheB8zdLjZTUPZ4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10833621459d28a71a0f7e.jpgCurlew Landing at Belfast Lough The Curlew is a distinctive large wading bird with its long downward curled beak. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-blue-damselfly-on-leaf https://photos.on-this.website/wm/v3jFj0P10jAUuP2Ya0_HxjXmcSc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6275277305b1d799e4a479.jpgCommon Blue Damselfly on Leaf https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/border-crossing-belcoo-blacklion-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8WJ1PuTD2f1K9EHJymp2MPA6iEY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2050107881594076da33f03.jpgBorder Crossing, Belcoo-Blacklion, Ireland. Belcoo to the left of me, Blacklion to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you! A beautiful bridge over the Belcoo River which links Lough Macnean Upper and Lough Macnean Lower. It also links Belcoo in County Fermanagh to Blacklion in County Cavan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/warm-light-at-sunset-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CTaVBa_ZGG9aGjhZtZZ_TbZV2VY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16975256795d24fd9c0e560.jpgWarm light at sunset in Central Mournes The setting sun casts light below the thick clouds over the central Mournes. Carn Mountain summit in the centre and Doan Mountain on the right. Slieve Bearnagh in the distance with the clouds just lifted off its peak. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ascending-cave-hill-belfast-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JNnjtV9pFWrbQ_dnE0d-0faRLFM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_121891606759b1c0b68357c.jpgAscending Cave Hill - Belfast, County Antrim. A popular walking route to the summit of Cave Hill overlooking Belfast. Situated in Cave Hill Country Park this photo is taken beside the steep banks of the Devil's Punchbowl to the right, with the summit at McArts Fort in view far left. The main path meanders upwards to the right past the cave entrance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/evening-seaview-from-murlough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ajtFqp8lQhuMBHxFphrb1ca2umw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5634392245b42a283382e5.jpgEvening Seaview from Murlough Lovely tones in the sky at the horizon as the waves gently lap the shore of Murlough beach near Newcastle in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/white-bridge-and-summer-house https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7roIRlo12x8IF0oW-Y5HCKI79Ic=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3852461965d3f411f5d18a.jpgWhite Bridge and Summer House - Crom Estate The White Bridge to Inisherk Island reflected in the waters of Upper Lough Erne. The Summer House in the distance was a welcome retreat on this fine warm summers day. Photographed at Crom Estate, County Fermanagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fern-amongst-bluebells https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Fw4e0jwVPtHTE8qMVrETNW63Hpk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19722851385ef282e788f53.jpgFern amongst Bluebells https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-over-belfast-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bp7GU0u8t9d529uqXJtubG-xaiQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_177987003461f1e25295ec3.jpgSetting sun over Belfast hills https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/magical-narnia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KEGmzO2FrezYBTszC0pMh6bVJys=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17777766825a4ab6d239340.jpgMagical Narnia! The Mourne Mountains are said to have inspired CS Lewis to create his magical kingdom of Narnia. On days like this I can see why! Icy cold, but not a breathe of wind and a setting sun behind clouds made this landscape spectacular. The Mourne Wall leads the eye directly to Doan Mountain. To the left is Ben Crom and behind Slieve Binnian. To the right Loughshannagh and the mountain ridge leading to Slieve Muck. A beautiful homewardbound walk through Narnia awaited me. Bliss! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunlit-robin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RFd-6l4ICE3hclLWKOrtq9HzNNY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1039217650586549996e7b0.jpgSunlit Robin https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stormclouds-over-slemish-county-antrim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iDe-aNWvtxkzr0U8fPyXzDltf2k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_183263990359860165e122e.jpgStormclouds Over Slemish, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pied-wagtail-motacilla-alba-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8FnIIRhc7F36Y_nr76gEh3uGHzY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18199368655ef28305551ee.jpgPied Wagtail (Motacilla alba) on the edge! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/magilligan-peninsula-county-londonderry-nireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VtpVuXXbHJndtVGQQX771ck7dCw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2475406435ab1a31fbffad.jpgMagilligan Peninsula - County Londonderry, N.Ireland. Sweeping views from Binevenagh mountain, overlooking Magilligan peninsula, past Lough Foyle to County Donegal beyond. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/enjoying-the-view-from-binevenagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eWOViaJYD_5DKneJRPd_t1BLaYA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5543315025ab1a31e280a4.jpgEnjoying the View from Binevenagh Fantastic panoramic views from the summit of Binevenagh Mountain in County Londonderry in N.Ireland. View here looking over Magilligan peninsula, past Lough Foyle to County Donegal. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238894.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S5ofzc6NrFwjyvau52W9XrT12aM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16457242065ef282edba07f.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lower-waterfall-at-crawfordsburn-country https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NjQyvRLWHBgv_Sq99GfVwB_9_MI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14225566675ab18d5f777e7.jpgLower Waterfall at Crawfordsburn Country Park Crawfordsburn Country Park near Bangor in County Down is a popular location to get closer to nature. Enjoy the waterfalls whilst walking along the wooded trails and gain access to the beach for a coastal walk along Belfast Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-colours-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oKmAdDrg3KGLCTORLKsWIvQCXKk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16780686061f1e4e3823f9.jpgAutumn Colours in the Forest https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/staring-competition-banded-demoiselle-damselfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F_7aKocRjUTLAfrcnJjeuZ4Tcj0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9363087055b1d799d16205.jpgStaring Competition! - Banded Demoiselle Damselfly https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/crashing-wave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4RGcbEpI-ckflViokHiWvWkKNoA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6696295065844a509e8c62.jpgCrashing wave Crashing wave https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumntime-at-minnowburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RSnb_libnmJ8SYEi-n5rWu8jGUM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8415452745dd1b4e2ea57d.jpgAutumntime at Minnowburn Autumn colours and fallen leaves at Minnowburn stone bridge in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spreading-its-wings-jay-garrulus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZKp4lHJDbeN57bI8rCPC683EAb4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_203129355761f1e6ecd3f56.jpgSpreading its wings! - Jay (Garrulus glandarius), https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swans-at-a-waterlogged https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C04mkEik2oE68Gvqz_vCdPaMLtw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12370211361f1d558adc0a.jpgMute Swans at a waterlogged Ecos Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) make their way over the waterlogged grass at the Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/newcastle-promenade-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Rri1CmONU3tw2hMzLv0egir8BXE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14423543555844a50ac4961.jpgNewcastle Promenade - County Down Newcastle Promenade - County Down https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/worth-the-wait-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Elq3YWqKk8nr0X8zt_L-rjNv2Sw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_30700843361f1dc028f468.jpgWorth the wait! - Grey Heron with breakfast! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238901.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gfcr7zBTjyKL6JDafrZCf_gGKfo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14368717655ef282f3a5ecb.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 5 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-lamagan-and-lower-cove https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uaSQWmmCJ3JajXfbDVJm0b4vcUI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12047068015a4abec26cf5b.jpgSlieve Lamagan and Lower Cove https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-fishing-at-lough-keepers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EIlbZLBaPJ9LGTJ-5rNnbkRIaGo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2105837829599f17422b250.jpgKingfisher fishing at Lough Keepers Cottage, Belfast, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/oystercatcher-haematopus-ostralegus-on-mudflats https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mPPXHvamNkpR2LQ8sl5XvaDJtiU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_63992717961f1d26b87ff1.jpgOystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) on mudflats - Strangford L https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238884.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/awPZN4B8t78qso-adporZ48CY5Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1637699355ef282e5d2633.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.9 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-13 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7Iy96VVtPHvxBBI7KQPAcbpUvy0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18688859645ef282d39bed7.jpgSpring Garden Growth 13 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-darter-dragonfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M7qAEWiCnzEeoDY8ml2en_GNkv4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20556244265dd1b1c695034.jpgCommon Darter Dragonfly https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stag-at-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qmw8pwJ60EStRyv4Zgr39yVYqeQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18554025125a4abc5643638.jpgStag at sunrise Red deer stag on a winters morning in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-sniff-test-red-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f-egQqP_NuuIgtXw1Pa5IBcz3mM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_59461001161f1e3e9f2619.jpgThe Sniff Test! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/beacon-of-hope-at-queens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hfRBJyBLrsEGTTvJD2G907X_tSU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_76132745958460234c3865.jpgBeacon of Hope at Queen's Bridge, Belfast Beacon of Hope at Queen's Bridge, Belfast https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-sun-sets-on-2017 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TUqutVc1p-RXrfAk6Qos-0WVDJs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17276821985a4ac2b300095.jpgThe sun sets on 2017 Final sunset of 2017. Photographed near Carr in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mournes-light-fantastic https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wqiegCUxC0vfn31Akv3obChSc8g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14208839965a5689a7813cb.jpgMournes Light Fantastic! Wonderful early morning light shines on the Mournes and surrounding countryside in County Down. Cock Mountain on the left, Rocky Mountain just behind to the right and the crags of Hen Mountain on the right bathed in sunlight. The early morning sun is starting to melt the frost seen in the surrounding fields. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/collecting-acorns https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2a3tP5hPCk9OVmKneysJffR60cg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10139043145ba5697cbe09c.jpgCollecting Acorns! There was no shortage of fallen acorns for this Grey Squirrel following the strong winds from Storm Ali earlier in the week. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ewe-and-lamb https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NKc-WghfbT-PnV1OsD7_Le-Ox_I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2198473995ad68993cc862.jpgEwe and Lamb https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/taking-stock-red-deer-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j-kA1UADB7DTzaE6jWKFzQKpZ_s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_163321260861f1e3e7f352e.jpgTaking Stock! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cows-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bTZxZa2jicgeuKRi58Wa4v7dz0U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_149800875658460208a721d.jpgCows at Sunset Cows at Sunset https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-in-flight-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/251EmOo8n2dTKttkoY6QHJgxP8E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_86100966599f174436d1e.jpgKingfisher in Flight - Lagan Towpath, Belfast, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6ad9LT8n4_XTjg-TFsgtK-jsaDs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18168037825ef282fa5e735.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 5 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pigeon-rock-summit-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cak2tbCSOQUa25OL4f-XeEDtcQw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_182911675595176769751d.jpgPigeon Rock Summit, Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. I had just setup and taken a photo of the summit looking down to Spelga reservoir between the cairn and the stile when, by fortune, a wee lamb and its mother came to investigate. I couldn't have planned it better! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-on-a-frosty-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e1LfvU0OIlRGo3_nXKoxgcGmDTk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20840997045a9d8ce75fc8a.jpgRobin on a frosty morning https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44814953.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pYKDyfjeYYnUfG8JIfuMgcbK9R4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_151585615461f1e4dd778c8.jpgAutumn colours at Minnowburn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rocky-outcrops-of-orlock-point https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eZqV3LskMjKGdzyOoIsptFr9MIE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13305012735e5ee308266b8.jpgRocky Outcrops of Orlock Point The rugged shoreline at Orlock Point near Donaghadee in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44814900.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JvwFjlpOwXoLNf-3MR634t2dS_U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_119510183661f1d26f536f5.jpgCurlew (Numenius arquata) feeding - Strangford Lough - 5 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sparring-moorhens-5-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ANux_eiA77D-m4fNhggtGKwlObk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_174863995661f1d9d62b471.jpgSparring Moorhens! 5 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/squabbling-shelducks-2-of-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r-pUAmGfPsI-HuNzjYyD3GmLxZk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_94528702761f1e866910ee.jpgSquabbling Shelducks! - 2 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/coot-fulica-atra-skimming-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IWIY5Zm8Lmjt7dX4d3TFTaA8I3Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13973463965e5edf2b19948.jpgCoot (Fulica atra) skimming the surface in winter sun https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/just-a-wee-robin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C6BkeUw7f3KY54uo-wZJ7sU-Wc8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_82177245459b9ac3ada54c.jpgJust a wee Robin https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238891.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jr4puh09ax3xRIb566mYqKWfkyc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3532066575ef282eb64f08.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 3 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-tollymore-foleys-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WFNY-FmTLFe-I1vmWKegCcVke-Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5484828355bcce1bb2fb98.jpgAutumn at Tollymore - Foley's Bridge - Landscape Sunlight falls on the upper foliage as the River Shimna flows past fallen leaves and under Foley's Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bartins-bay-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N5xxoV2s_hYSL_BB9Tfy7xZ6KG8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_772721065593f1d215d0ea.jpgBartins Bay, Lough Neagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/chiiling-with-the-swallows-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h7tBUkTEGMbMEpeneX4Xip9Ht2o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_56706398961f1de5b9d0f1.jpgChiiling with the Swallows - 1 of 6 Swallows are normally seen flying at high speed, so it was good to spend some downtime in their company. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-and-snowshower-over-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BAovfZQQTBHjHHAWCuG11_XkGTc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9532984195844a540dc499.jpgSunset and snowshower over Mournes Sunset and snowshower over Mournes https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ebb-and-flow-at-helens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vVmIbxw4ezzzToJ1JZdW_vq_pTw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_208276085ace849ac26bc.jpgEbb and Flow at Helen's Bay - North Down I had a wonderful morning watching the tide ebb and flow at Helen's Bay in North Down, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glenoe-waterfall-and-bridge-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ca2SE19AhUmxeW1zq5LAdFKfwyk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11931322845a1b3daed77ba.jpgGlenoe Waterfall and Bridge, County Antrim, N.Ireland. Glenoe waterfall is situated in the small village of Glenoe in the hills near Larne in County Antrim. It is now owned by the National Trust and is easily accessible by a short easy walk from a small carpark. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-picnic-at-belvoir-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wSB2fAweDPwPgVOXooh8SOwbuVc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_212546436861f1e4e068a83.jpgAutumn Picnic at Belvoir Forest Park https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-treeline-skyscape https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LqEq0ap_-lB4Ou6rKmmdUMuSL9w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10474577765a307050e3594.jpgThe Treeline Skyscape A dramatic sky and a row of trees on the horizon just asking to be photographed. Captured near Templepatrick in County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4HaqWIquuEr0ma7Oz6HRG0rDLBg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1509613287584601c3745a3.jpgLagan Towpath Lagan Towpath https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cygnets-lead-the-way-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sWKOA07gTrsfsCFluI9zW0uUQsI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_94756509593e43ac48336.jpgCygnets lead the way on Lough Erne, County Fermanagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/descending-donard-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IHlhaQm8zfKG6DcJ3vghvVcKQvU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19005294655a03985889978.jpgDescending Donard at Sunset Beautiful views over the tops of the Mourne Mountains from its highest peak. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/backlit-red-squirrel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n1E3GnH4K3F41oUfWvUZ9z2L5uU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5150384985bd5ca9a4b3df.jpgBacklit Red Squirrel This Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) was busily feeding in late afternoon. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238883.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2RPvYO1FuvzEu0XnJ1Iv-8xop0g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13695044255ef282e50c9c3.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.8 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fulmar-in-flight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/epn_OfQ9yQEtNugOZTp1OJbTjmI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5942299935b11db5d5c570.jpgFulmar in Flight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-reflection-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UiA4ypsHLQ4URWE7irTdQOgMAmc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_812986343583c0b087c2c0.jpgSunset reflection at Stoneyford Sunset reflection at Stoneyford https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/approaching-the-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2KwwLejhF_nXG8ZdPx6bqKGG9X0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20692020005bc509d033f32.jpgApproaching The Giants Causeway This scene will be familiar to anyone who has walked to the Giants Causeway from the Visitor Centre. County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wind-turbine-at-sunset-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7TJdysmcQNYkTkUrQ2s3HeVnpIg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1325906285595c278c79b4b.jpgWind-Turbine at Sunset - Belfast Hills. (Portrait) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29815624.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0b5GjbGamjRlb_QH7N3tUoItyPE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16138195245844a53fdd2aa.jpgSnowcapped Doan Viewpoint Snowcapped Doan Viewpoint https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-lock-keepers-cottage-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yCIjbXEZgOe0g3kUNsWbBs9Iq1M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2356612925a613a9a68985.jpgThe Lock Keepers Cottage in Winter This is the Lock Keepers Cottage in Lagan Valley Regional Park. It is beside McLeave's Lock, one of the locks of the old Lagan Canal. The warmth of a turf fire would be welcome on a winter's day like this! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hare-rathlin-island-nireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bBXA-J5c3syq5ToeYwyKiNViXS4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14652723005967367729eee.jpgHare, Rathlin Island, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-from-slieve-loughshannagh-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u-uAkxltm2ouEuWpw8wHiGaTJ-M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1954575065e5ee0f918838.jpgSunrise from Slieve Loughshannagh - Mourne Mountains Heavy frost overnight covers the frozen ground as the sun rises between Slieve Lamagan and Slieve Binnian in the Mourne mountains. Summit of Ben Crom is visible directly below the sun with outline of Doan mountain in centre. Fabulous morning! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/belfast-waterfront-at-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4Ol7sXhAgoOKzR0ZO0AxcGCfXts=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15659526585846023a05d6e.jpgBelfast Waterfront at night Belfast Waterfront at night https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33784009.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/co-GvQwHzFTvTi3bpCxyb0j80QE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9280729425a3071442cb2a.jpgWinter Sunrise Over the Mournes 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo37304574.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/emVtV_dgASSADvTOxM_xhyXr0xY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20079514255c4b994a7d673.jpgKingfisher on watch! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/golden-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XNOgeVkWK7g11eVwbzoHpBulbJc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_151492694261f1e4dc5e152.jpgGolden Forest! Sunlight paints the autumn foliage a golden colour in the forest. Photographed in Belvoir Forest Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/orange-tip-butterfly-on-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lgUJLbug5NhpSaYsnVSUDZjUPbU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1786552625ce11510de967.jpgOrange-tip Butterfly on foliage Male Orange-tip butterfly - white with orange tips and motled green underparts. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glorious-day-at-kinbane-castle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cI3GDd8PEZc-rrcUT-nd2k_0oyE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14625401475b0dd5fc413cc.jpgGlorious Day at Kinbane Castle It;s not often you get a glorious warm 24c Bank Holiday with wall to wall sunshine and blue skies! Fantastic conditions to explore the rugged beauty of Kinbane Castle ruins on a headland not far from Ballycastle on Antrim's North Coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-the-pier https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qwroUPoBmdJ7RchYLzZ82TH3tyI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15954520695abfad1933019.jpgSunset at the Pier The sun sets beyond the mooring post on a pier on Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sheep-of-the-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5JYop4EUtTkDVrACU9MKnXJ2ooM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11818743125ae615d17a1de.jpgSheep of the Mournes Ewes and lambs in the foothills of the Western Mournes in County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ruffling-its-feathers-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3bAXVP9qDRkrXBO8J6w1jtfGG88=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21323470905b1d79923f53a.jpgRuffling its feathers - Grey Heron https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-league-cliffs-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eGBOOXh4-yrk_rbDdZJFMYKgfrA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_305546935d48a0762d676.jpgSlieve League Cliffs - Ireland Wow! Ireland's best kept secret! The Slieve League Cliffs, known locally as Sliabh Liag in County Donegal are reputed to be the highest sea cliffs in Europe! They're 596m making them nearly 3 times the height of the more famous Cliffs of Moher. This was my first visit here and I was lucky to see them in such glorious light. A fantastic location! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/magilligan-peninsula-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kbNps27PL7lk8epaPHn4_rTgMa4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_969414425ab1a31cc442e.jpgMagilligan Peninsula - Portrait Sweeping views from Binevenagh mountain in County Londonderry, overlooking Magilligan peninsula, past Lough Foyle to County Donegal beyond. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/snowcapped-doan-viewpoint https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hOLB9iLRro09BjnRnpgOGvIqD2s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3470042195844a4e2ecbd9.jpgSnowcapped Doan viewpoint Snowcapped Doan viewpoint https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ladybird-reaching-for-the-sky https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-cAXu0dnrdpMkmMNywyo7tRgNvo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19185220895ad52e1e3c919.jpgLadybird Reaching for the Sky https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rolling-hills-at-dawn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bL1uO9DWB8X75yx0QlJ818tDVl4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5345459715a6ba1563273a.jpgRolling Hills at Dawn Early morning light fills the sky and surrounding rolling hills near Belfast. Photographed from Barnett Demesne. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/female-banded-demoiselle-damselfly-about https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ywzyq-IQ8kRvqSK1ZSQejBNS8gk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3081512275b1d7998d2ad8.jpgFemale Banded Demoiselle Damselfly about to take flight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33850063.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qLxzf9v_oyd74vvQ_XJ9D_H4-7k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9052593315a4abec377f06.jpgSlieve Lamagan and Lower Cove in winter https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iYJYGLuRf6y6LWlG5vrIxzEVoVE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6920612305aa996cfa6a1c.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/heron-stalking-its-prey https://photos.on-this.website/wm/v48Kzbu-lVkWL0onNQLGrDGaZjg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12100868525abad854eb2b2.jpgHeron stalking its prey https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-squirrel-side-profile https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GGBGf7Wfn2_9oWQTFziy7HCwA-g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1131322435bd77b4f4ca81.jpgRed Squirrel Side Profile https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-twelve-bens-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/980sV1mBNxJWyyY9ZZ8dgR0_S4Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16136128325844a541bfda3.jpgThe Twelve Bens in winter - Connemara The Twelve Bens in winter - Connemara https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-horizon-in-connemara https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mrFOebY09So-K-A4c6VCxXWYc9g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_92166115846026c9102e.jpgSunset at horizon in Connemara Sunset at horizon in Connemara https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397181.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BZo_mfevbQePOJLWYGn9-_yjyOk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8666065735ce115d4e3be1.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Exploring and feeding 3 Mute Swan Cygnets exploring and feeding. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ewe-and-lamb-affection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GiYwz3sRUAkLMFvOYuMgMSrjcBA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7369609335ad689920427a.jpgEwe and Lamb Affection https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-hour-at-hillsborough-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9CdfbLDs5WJ8WwjZ4jMtAq45EWE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7374541795e5ee30a04c2e.jpgBlue Hour at Hillsborough Lake https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/titanic-building-at-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YXpgL-G14gS6A0fHzLkPc8R8Pe8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1561993525846023c7c219.jpgTitanic building at night Titanic building at night https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/titanic-building https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CPeG8UPJqOJcRkcYnWLsCbBwor0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9017890885846023f025c5.jpgTitanic building Titanic building https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TNcCBMDTcBC3fgnnsWJ9jZ7qPRc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1980614207588ddf4e388a8.jpgSunset at Stoneyford https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pass-me-the-hair-dryer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PRwaUghd8MHyWRY7m1mtFUCOMBg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12181930865c0075f5f3702.jpgPass me the hair dryer! Eurasian Jay (garrulus glandarius) after a bath in muddy water! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/commedagh-summit-in-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dXJMV3cL3oJDJFghE7IXYnPpPcY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9216417475844a5090979d.jpgCommedagh summit in snow This shot was taken at the summit of Slieve Commedagh in the Mourne mountains during a particularly cold spell in December 2014. Normally strong boots are only needed in the Mournes, however crampons were required to walk over the iced frozen ground this day. Notice the sastrugi, patterns in the snow channelled by strong winds. On the left notice the shelter tower, a welcome reprieve on days like this, and on the right the view to Slieve Bearnagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-7 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jLkSEIx7bclW85A5cR5udxyhaOQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8173793645ef282fc1909f.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 7 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29833880.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4mIqflGO0Co5vP7qs6CQomnJzjg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_116979320584602b1b16cf.jpgRose Week at Lady Dixon Park - 2 Rose Week at Lady Dixon Park - 2 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-the-reservoir-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qFZQ46tpb4Y_4R51Q350fNDjLhE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4740058005acbe2a5aa4fc.jpgSunset over the Reservoir - Stoneyford, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/flown-the-nest-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TcdWzYEnhClf9G5jFTGarsG4yhw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9508319585aece3e85799e.jpgFlown the Nest 1 Couldn't believe the growth of this little Song Thrush chick one week after photographing it and its siblings being feed in the nest. The parents have fed them well! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/castle-gardens-at-sunrise-lisburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/haytk_wytCTIju0_UX1MDEUvRUA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1356591184586681d5d97d1.jpgCastle Gardens at sunrise - Lisburn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ballycopeland-windmill-millisle-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UqweRCa6k77_JWMUR1TKf8yJebs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_96564871259746edc69e28.jpgBallycopeland Windmill, Millisle, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-sparrow-with-colour-matching https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QyILGaYr7mRK00mW8TbgZ-AwdPk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_210614094261f1e6fb42623.jpgTree Sparrow with colour matching background! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunburst-over-spelga-reservoir-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/758R4oCBUabaujh4xrBC5w0kgiA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5042145275980dc1d1adf7.jpgSunburst over Spelga Reservoir, Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/donaghadee-lighthouse-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mLk2QXSbX1XBwEPhZt2Iqrdms4o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1549198442596db89949f5f.jpgDonaghadee Lighthouse, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/snowcapped-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hY_GcKEUg6HrXXblrCfljyo-0Gc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_240058044583c0d06aaafc.jpgSnowcapped Mournes Snowcapped Mournes https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pheasant-wingflap-6-of-9 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Wcb5Q2dvg0RXxqCfxFOJ7f7jwcw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_29603152361f1dc05dc35e.jpgPheasant Wingflap - 6 of 9 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunburst-over-doan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P7EUDct5WLXpY-w_4CO9dExvvtM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1464835441589e201e5bdf3.jpgSunburst over Doan Taken whilst descending the steep slopes of Bearnagh. Beautiful sunlight breaking through the clouds near Doan mountain. Silent Valley reservoir to the left. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/curved-pathway-to-wallace-memorial https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-4jumZiFpULt-gnUPkFSm1UPMAA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15971135105b92d4b57c843.jpgCurved pathway to Wallace Memorial, Castle Gardens, Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/golden-light-over-stoneyford-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8VpOiOLVUiFsp5rIOBrw8nD4fgs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4111616395acbe2a9edd7c.jpgGolden Light Over Stoneyford Reservoir https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hazy-shade-of-summer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2TmeyRxHEi4Xi_KgoZleDzQyV3g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19490288505b40fdd325d96.jpgHazy Shade of Summer Looking over the nettles and hedge beyond the wind turbine to Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/goldfinch-carduelis-carduelis https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dA1STCzCWYCP6J5SdUBbnr4cYAk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_161989945b9eb23d02c94.jpgGoldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) One of the most colourful garden birds with its bright red face and yellow and black wing markings https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-stretch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9xa9ukQYLQH7DjBBGO5TWXTnIfk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_26529625559d28a74c1a2a.jpgMorning Stretch! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumnal-scene-at-portglenone-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lAOV7uHR9CWtaRNzD0rzeMh3J1Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_40520083859e5350081285.jpgAutumnal Scene at Portglenone Forest https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-on-the-shores-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CmWhhiB7__Ng7H7JTgbaMcug5zY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_799807895b389f8332608.jpgSunset on the Shores of Lough Neagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/enniskillen-castle-on-river-erne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hEEyJIGDNUkyHSr9fu-B4CSjeP4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21639604559960b7ef249d.jpgEnniskillen Castle on River Erne, County Fermanagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/herring-gull-and-the-crashing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5EU0QxgXyHUcF1DRc90fPo06d-k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17342770135c6c986644e83.jpgHerring Gull and the crashing wave https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-in-the-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d7nzsoakHW6KQmUEFrySeOx5mfA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10211953335afa1d6735c5e.jpgFallow Deer in the Meadow https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/jay-sitting-pretty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7dOVNKpKAf-3meT9zpP96j0MFYo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7233711295c0075f4e628e.jpgJay Sitting Pretty https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dunluce-castle-in-evening-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j9JZBJry8c3lpDMaVFj2MNWiXd4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_42347460759f88409602fe.jpgDunluce Castle in Evening Light Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle perched precariously on steep cliffs on 3 sides. It is located on the North Antrim Coast between Portrush and the world famous Giants Causeway. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MYWiV3l7HqdHDHRPfNbefcjQpp0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16153012645aa996cc7c9fb.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-deer-rut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I3iXuhKU1-beCm4cSs7CtvZuDV4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_44810285359dbf09ac9d75.jpgRed Deer Rut The dominant stag bellows during the rut. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-buzzard-buteo-buteo-soaring https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZgQTd39kTVANCXOGIdZKRsyx6EI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12552039835c1d4551c3a33.jpgCommon Buzzard (Buteo buteo) soaring high https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-squirrel-standing-side-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BI17gvsVRHMO4t6oUrmBBsv5nyk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3523291995bd77b4bbb473.jpgRed Squirrel standing side on https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ballydorn-lightship https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jaMPmZ2U5iK4ABFM9bzeQXOBakQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1202233394584483295ad09.jpgBallydorn Lightship Situated in Ballydorn Quay near Sketrick Island in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/first-light-on-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bVjoY1VPdLC3R-Kef13BKubrQ8g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10426623405893a6412e329.jpgFirst Light on Ben Crom The summit of Ben Crom mountain in the Mournes is bathed in warm sunlight during sunrise. A great vantage point to view the dam of Ben Crom reservoir also. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bearnagh-above-the-clouds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/riMEAwuf2ja7F_amh1_0rBynsQ0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_211493682558f7d1df335704.83915459.jpgBearnagh above the clouds Early morning light strikes the summit of Bearnagh folowing a break in the clouds. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-strangford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fuMo1D8nnY2KcRkDoxfJeJG7Y2A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1550434415af4c8af77e95.jpgSunset over Strangford Lough Photographed from near Mahee Island. Scrabo Tower can be seen on the hill in the distance far right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/drumskinny-stone-circle-fermanagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LoJGkkTRiXDMVzoOYj8rCiW_oEc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_34279069558ae0bf18b814.jpgDrumskinny Stone Circle - Fermanagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tufted-duck-male-in-bright https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZrcGcrGKdRm6fgQiT5VQKmFrkAk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19389765125c608c7a3a0ce.jpgTufted Duck (male) in bright sunshine https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ruffling-the-feathers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GpDprl4d7YU_wzgfw5sap26FnXg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_243778545dd1b1c464c83.jpgRuffling the feathers! Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) ruffling its feathers along the River Lagan in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/carn-mountain-summit-stile-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H4EToeN5bhqUimS-raNFsBc3m8U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19579550065980dc1ad3259.jpgCarn Mountain Summit Stile, Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dark-light-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NR69UJJ2qeciv6Li0Axcz-veYlg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_610415745d24fd9e06746.jpgDark & Light - Mournes Dark clouds over the Mournes and warm bright light from the setting sun on the Mourne wall on Carn Mountain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hinds-on-hind-legs https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7tCEqelZmdz2AcESq5SpWNB3Ni0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7740198755c0075f8c5f3b.jpgHinds on Hind Legs! These Red Deer hinds show that it's not just the stags that get worked up during rutting season! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dingle-peninsula-coastline-county-kerry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pnbl-1U_Kj7Asbo7_7gJNlf0xUA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6198242895cf04cb2d0243.jpgDingle Peninsula Coastline, County Kerry, Ireland The beautiful coastline of Dingle as seen form the Slea Head Drive on Ireland's southwest coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-exercises-common-blue-damselfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MwnxTLZTBRG_wY2Mvo40aQqX_94=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18699952335b4298b6b64d5.jpgMorning Exercises! - Common Blue Damselfly https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-boat-house-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fUDLE_ASrauddwQVy5hOoouh5v8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20287750895a5fb8462cb81.jpgThe Boat House in Winter The Boat House at Shaw's Bridge in south Belfast. Seen here reflected in the River Lagan during winter after some light snowfall. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/evening-fades-away-over-western https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_dkjNWcGVC8fijVUuIBq53Azr-w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14881313025d24fd99964b5.jpgEvening fades away over Western Mournes View over Western Mournes from the summit of Carn Mountain as the light fades into the night. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/female-bullfinch-in-bare-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fQrSods3kY0eiprXr6pw9xvGOlw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10468817061f1e8652369d.jpgFemale Bullfinch in bare winter foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/up-up-and-away-peregrine https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lkCvbCATrHcU_r39vk6x7HHIM_Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_90727158861f1e99ea1ad6.jpgUp, Up and Away! - Peregrine Falcon - 1 of 4 A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) launches from a high cliff-top on the Antrim coast. Peregrine Falcons are amazing raptors capable of the highest speed of any animal in the world reaching speeds over 200mph in a stoop diving to catch its prey. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/common-blue-damselflies-in-tandem https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QwBfACB0I2XZIhzUcyAekrEt3-E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16452803845dd1b1ded6917.jpgCommon Blue Damselflies in Tandem A male Common Blue Damselfly is locked in tandem with a female Common Blue Damselfly (dull green). Seen here both holding onto a long thin blade of grass. Photographed in Oxford Island National Nature Park in County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/double-delight-long-eared-owlets https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G0t8h6FGygZfT-HPzeFcDrPRwDA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16960380605ef282f563574.jpgDouble Delight! - Long-eared Owlets https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-spelga-dam-viewing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UgbbPv5unBhy_Zkn0Lo0O53kcRw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6664291205a5689ad15966.jpgSunrise at Spelga Dam Viewing Platform Sunrise at Spelga Dam Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. There was a heavy frost surrounding the viewing platform. When the sun rose it tinted all the surrounding clouds to give a beautiful serene vista. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-splash-of-autumn-colours https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G1LLr3bCjZ6L-UGjjmq0CbjgnTk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2107187255bb9d4e4f03fe.jpgA Splash of Autumn Colours https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/banns-road-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rL-gAAoyWAV7sidy1A49k5mrSTI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10526831145c1d44e002905.jpgBanns Road - Mourne Mountains Banns Road is a gently rising access route leading to Lough Shannagh (out of view) at the foot of Doan mountain (right). Slieve Loughshannagh (left) and Slieve Meelbeg (middle) are also in view. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/whiterocks-beach-north-antrim-coast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZazBTojp1W3CmFrlyy0oWGCHG7k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13143605575977b9b16c4a8.jpgWhiterocks Beach, North Antrim Coast, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/greylag-goose-anser-anser-wing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/s_Kx4PD0V1vHg-hXTD3XGogl2LE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17127094165cfe54281457e.jpgGreylag Goose (Anser anser) wing flap https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cute-lambs https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8xt5y68N_01fyyeCem2VI2JSGBw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_315140829588a855361fdb.jpgCute Lambs! Lambs enjoying the early morning sunshine in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/granite-tors-of-hen-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YWjpO83TK4hhauwaz5jJ3bcM2lA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_196030528961f1dd86ea2b3.jpgGranite Tors of Hen Mountain - Mourne Mountains https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/castle-gardens-cannon-at-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sFFBE6BCcjLTJeCSu2vqSvQrpiM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2128733854586681d80467b.jpgCastle Gardens Cannon at sunrise - Lisburn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/garron-point-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uqAg7m9PVLHtb9EeTpQU-76eTtY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14126176325b1d8f8266139.jpgGarron Point at Sunset Garron Point is on part of the scenic Antrim Coast Road between Carnlough and Waterfoot in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-boat-house-on-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L9O9orB-3nZT5ttmMN0pHhoX60k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9791826425c3e5ea2d5d20.jpgThe Boat House on the Lagan The Boat House at Shaw's Bridge in south Belfast. Seen here reflected in the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebe-in-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/25d6eswqRqkNFK3leJt1J5PmQoE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19305930945cad15726c320.jpgGreat Crested Grebe in evening light https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-lamb https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kWW1SmU4B7iGDETpD46Dg8O8fX4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15004546265846122ad45d2.jpgSpring lamb Spring lamb https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dusk-at-drumbeg https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pndTf7BW8sRhG0fJ3i2jIIz1GRg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18715313555e5ee3d43e965.jpgDusk at Drumbeg Lovely colour in the sky and a quick stop at Drumbeg to capture a reflection in the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-leaves-at-springhill-moneymore https://photos.on-this.website/wm/50jEOBOQ0nOSEVKdiVkHZ1XyWZE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1424268558584601bfb6918.jpgAutumn leaves at Springhill, Moneymore. Autumn leaves at Springhill, Moneymore. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-on-the-weir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PuOx3IsRoqokJCtMo_pXvsGeqEU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_35590627459dfc92da2028.jpgGrey Heron On the Weir Photographed at the Lagan Valley Island Weir in Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/forest-floor-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KwpmQT77wTovex7yz0vuQf-Y1Ys=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16014961695a1f061131cb2.jpgForest Floor in Autumn I love the colours in the forest in autumn. This was taken in Belvoir Forest, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunbathing-wren-3-of-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DuI5aDiuffbKtg98NeD3JPrp4yQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1964636525fc404be2c51b.jpgSunbathing Wren! 3 of 4 An active Wren takes some time out to soak up the sun before continuing about its business. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kHklEfwm4CttFHRcHWs67Qb00m0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_125681405bf3447080b33.jpgAutumn in the Forest It's good to explore! I stumbled across this beautiful scene in Barnett Demesne in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/greylag-geese-go-walkabout https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pk7F6S5e6ew5TGjevzOTG-1Mzes=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8064231025c8ebe4f79c59.jpgGreylag Geese go Walkabout! These Greylag Geese (Anser anser) hog the footpath of the Ecos nature park in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-framed-in-woodland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rCbZ5v7sqJcapG8p9Hx0dru6ZMs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9346749785c5cb76ef3359.jpgFallow Deer Framed in Woodland https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-on-watch-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bRGJGKDGuMi6JlzZnl28UNkaxho=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8992448915c2fcb35f0495.jpgGrey Heron on watch at riverbank, Clement Wilson Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-roar-red-deer-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RyFPzxfnP2QKY_Zy5UYmi63qha4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_139743034961f1e3ed09a04.jpgMorning roar! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/peacock-butterfly-on-buddleia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GJUiuT5HKKjcuSMFoGCBq1QV0lU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4186055075fc404bfa2b1b.jpgPeacock Butterfly on Buddleia https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/black-tailed-godwit-limosa-limosa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PKEsJzZFd66UIuiJBv9sdCd0Kpc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_466908385c5cb76b9e83b.jpgBlack-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) in winter plumage The Black-tailed godwit is a wading bird with a long beak and legs. Seen here in it's winter plumage brownish-grey rather than its more vibrant orange-brown summer plumage. Photographed at Belfast Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-hunting-cormorant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nXFa-Vbkr-Z2dfG797fQ_67EE_I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10212968055e5edf2fcd170.jpgThe Hunting Cormorant This Cormorant rises to the surface before diving into the water again hunting for fish. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-hour-at-bartins-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OFiB160M2DWXH98kory4X-U6QKs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_427334692593f1d230d43d.jpgBlue Hour at Bartin's Bay, Lough Neagh. - County Armagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rays-of-light-on-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5UIfIUVJrS2Fd0LvMWF-5nL7eto=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17568722895ba95b10c6e52.jpgRays of Light on Belfast Lough Sunlight streams through the clouds whilst some sailors enjoy their time on Belfast Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/song-thrush-on-hedgerow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pSy-XgSNFChq05X4jXtzKU2V9X0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13631867985c620718b060f.jpgSong Thrush on hedgerow https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dipper-cinclus-cinclus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MYUhwyWD3lnk4OVpiFdUC6SFdb4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4189254535cad1569c0c63.jpgDipper (Cinclus cinclus) The Dipper is a short-tailed stocky bird often seen flitting around fast flowing streams. It can swim, dive and even walk under water in search of food. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-egret-over-the-reeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sXMXo5nUaHpz-mGD6RaLJEvcS60=/fwc/1643210322/27848_192984490161f1e8645e769.jpgLittle Egret over the reeds https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mist-on-lower-cove https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SLeKVA5fj7OelJTr3vWLf0Cnngc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6302292995c44f15ae1910.jpgMist on Lower Cove Low level mist rises over the crags of Lower Cove in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-saxicola-rubicola-resting-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Rh-tIggdq0tmaqxVux6ZhboAJg8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7173788995dd1b1d6a6cdf.jpgStonechat (Saxicola rubicola) resting on fencepost - Rathlin https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sparring-moorhens-6-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A6ZEGBe-xwtrZZmfero4rWGjBoM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_119270033861f1d9d5793db.jpgSparring Moorhens! 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/male-mallard-duck-wing-flap https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5t7D639BoC4JF3oGXtDOg2WpBMM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2618049125c4b99498055d.jpgMale Mallard Duck Wing Flap https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-squirrel-in-autumn-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f3h3BGGkN_Y_kc8D4QrN7KDsGZo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10135534805bd77b4961412.jpgRed Squirrel in autumn light https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/magpie-amongst-autumn-change https://photos.on-this.website/wm/41YozKOpfrmxXArCFItVRQBmbko=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15079546035bb3c421b0edc.jpgMagpie amongst Autumn Change The leaves, changing colour as autumn advances, make a nice colourful backdrop for this Magpie bird. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/quintessential-donegal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kQ2dWVpSylOh1qMu6yYo46Kzo4U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7809972685dd1ad8d48007.jpgQuintessential Donegal A remote little white-washed cottage with red door, surrounded by fields and hills.....the essence of Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bearnagh-mourne-wall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8tVaB4GH6CI04AAUgTl-gx7cKSs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1298275112589e201b0732c.jpgBearnagh - Mourne Wall The view from Bearnagh summit following the Mourne wall looking towards Bearnagh N tor, Slievenaglogh, Corragh, Commedagh and Donard (in clouds) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebe-courtship https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HDi3evn4-jMtlMkj36Ez75TSGVw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16377216665af25216e3f65.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Courtship Great to watch these elegant waterbirds with ornate head plumes perform their courtship ritual. Tilting their heads back and forth and mirroring each other. Photographed on the shores of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/two-pleasant-pheasants https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XA8v6O187yLuhmT5YkairV8by64=/fwc/1643210322/27848_181826796961f1e6f9d7af1.jpgTwo Pleasant Pheasants! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-hunting https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1900Dza6dZibIKgA075WZOTKQrw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15427044215cad156ea7636.jpgGrey Heron Hunting Hunting in marshland along the Lagan Towpath. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/carn-mountain-view-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2I7z0RQQVGrwr6JLXU7Cqu_Njh4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3898835255980dc17db0d3.jpgCarn Mountain View, Mourne Mountains, N.Ireland. A moody summers evening view from the summit of Carn Mountain. Fofanny Dam on the left and rising peaks of Slieve Loughshannagh and Slieve Meelbeg on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cosy-under-the-wing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nQZueeLMe94GoTcdHo66ySKRXYc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12189527825afdf5ba3d0f0.jpgCosy Under the Wing These little cygnets seek the cosy comfort under the wing of their mother. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/woodland-walk-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VLvTtPLt1F_KLBytIGe0RhPI36A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13688359865dd1b4f1c9416.jpgWoodland walk in Autumn Autumn is a great time for a walk in the woods. A great time to go explore and enjoy nature. Photographed in Lagan Valley Regional Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-on-tree-stump https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nWHwBTjbSUAxrROASQr-iDArtsM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4238094515e5edf22bd4e8.jpgKingfisher on tree stump I spent a lot of time searching for this wee beauty! It was time well spent! Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), photographed along the Lagan towpath. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wren-in-colour-matching-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h9SHwK032bz-V2fvwPrr2R3FwCQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_160759542161f1dc01c5cbf.jpgWren in colour-matching foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-daffodils-at-barnetts-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k47ANyQA89jMGQUZdKJ5xC9JlN4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_103139107158cd8b47864f7.jpgSpring daffodils at Barnetts Demesne, Belfast https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glencar-waterfall-county-leitrim-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3lvon7ue0UFKCnhMdhiOEVaz6_U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1782964211592dccf93af62.jpgGlencar Waterfall, County Leitrim, Ireland. This beautiful waterfall is worth a visit if you are ever travelling between Sligo and Manorhamilton/Enniskillen. It's a short detour off the main road alongside Glencar lake. It was an inspiration for poet WB Yeats in his poem The Stolen Child. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-morning-in-castle-gardens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7xo0kGz9dV0CpBVtfQOrT_dBT8k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10521173895844a542c190f.jpgWinter morning in Castle Gardens, Lisburn. Winter morning in Castle Gardens, Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/goldfinch-carduelis-carduelis-enjoying-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pm7wsJ7WWtqy7SnOzj9DEwrcyps=/fwc/1643210322/27848_79017829861f1dc042f294.jpgGoldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) enjoying the sun along the towpa https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lagan-meadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_njkFN_og9d2D85MGY3hsQ_5_rs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_75889263858d2d640e14ea.jpgLagan Meadows The Lagan Towpath is a popular location for walkers and cyclists alike. It's also great for wildlife - I got my second ever sighting of a Kingfisher just prior to this shot! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/golden-plover-pluvialis-apricaria-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bssp9OdooFbZarDmrKpe9Rli-wE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4012494761f1d2706254f.jpgGolden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) in flight Great to witness hundreds of Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) in flight and subsquently resting in a nearby field. Golden plover have a gold plumage on their back and a black plumage on their front in summer. They are seen here In winter plumage when the black front plumage is replaced by buff and white. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lisburn-island-centre-weir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AZ_VXpR4EFnqRjavq_5_cI2PD9I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1420937051584601c653f22.jpgLisburn Island Centre Weir Lisburn Island Centre Weir https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-old-cottage-hospital https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5YOV8lf3_LpQmySycj1ysdA1W48=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13688680105a3070570a496.jpgThe Old Cottage Hospital This beautiful old building originally built in 1882 was the Cottage Hospital until the mid 1990's. It has since been renovated for offices. A lovely location overlooking the lake in People's Park in Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29833881.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0HouZUXmAWumg0qQFJ_DWYgOEPw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1042635503584602b4885f9.jpgRose Week at Lady Dixon Park - 3 Rose Week at Lady Dixon Park - 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/night-owl https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2rKjUGtLhITeeyHVnswaS1G7kgE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8079908175ef282fe7f37d.jpgNight Owl! Long-eared owl silhouette. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo36199449.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ud_jLqC8blI6hj4lRKauFRi0q5o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3092717585b92d4b3955fe.jpgLisburn Cathedral from Castle Gardens Lovely summer evening with sunlight bursting through the trees beside Lisburn Cathedral. Photographed from Castle Gardens, Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-the-ecos-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/em_fZuTxIhn57iFQn5JA3kmZTxc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9374241985a4ac067c48b7.jpgSunset at the Ecos 1 Fiery sunset at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/queens-bridge-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M6TZBbWLSKD4nlQpDjgwCsrc9zw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_550527576583c166ea6549.jpgQueens Bridge - Belfast Queens Bridge - Belfast https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-8 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6N04rYQ3dgz_T6X4U3lxh-YmBLw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17412065445ef282cfe53d5.jpgSpring Garden Growth 8 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-on-the-hill-barnett https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BN7k3P8ABw802UEZTqsN-cI_Xx4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19032606265a6ba15536eb6.jpgTree on the Hill, Barnett Demesne, Belfast. It was spring-like for a few hours! This was taken in the heart of winter and the whole area was covered in snow only days earlier. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44815001.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NMWCcovJ7VWFHv_d9jcXrdDkA6c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_213258186561f1e9a07e045.jpgUp, Up and Away! - Peregrine Falcon - 3 of 4 A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) launches from a high cliff-top on the Antrim coast. Peregrine Falcons are amazing raptors capable of the highest speed of any animal in the world reaching speeds over 200mph in a stoop diving to catch its prey. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/coal-tit-amongst-the-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3CyiwKCNjhhF7Afd5pWomrpOh6c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21774357061f1e6ef0d632.jpgCoal Tit amongst the foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-long-tailed-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1uvX6Qnpnw0kkvI5EfR4FGC_Oa4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11204188985b4298ba8cdcb.jpgJuvenile Long Tailed Tit Felt very fortunate to have seen this little bird darting through the branches. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/overlooking-spelga-dam-in-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UuaSKp9bxjkIfxNorRWQbjAulOY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_124383483458668d001d28b.jpgOverlooking Spelga Dam in the Mourne Mountains https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rose-week-at-lady-dixon https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jzpIzIKZLksFegC2vwfCUREKGhI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_493679005584602af0d975.jpgRose Week at Lady Dixon Park -1 Rose Week at Lady Dixon Park -1 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/helens-bay-coastal-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/utENascBvB5u4nndHszj_wyEEgk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18564055745ace849c10255.jpgHelen's Bay Coastal View A bracing morning at Helen's Bay in North Down near Bangor in County Down. Seen in the distance is the ferry heading towards Belfast port. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rugged-coastline-adjoining-barley-cove https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VR48HYiRUgNUxrk-HZC2OzxGJzM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8127361135cf04cbb066df.jpgRugged Coastline adjoining Barley Cove Beach, Mizen Head Peninsu https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-white-egret-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/drZdR5CqbWFyEXnGMBCJ4yNxBgM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_87513979761f1e6f4a0d22.jpgGreat White Egret & Grey Heron A Great White Egret (Ardea alba) passes behind a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) giving a good size comparison. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/eider-somateria-mollissima-female-feeding https://photos.on-this.website/wm/egHdJXdU_rzQ3Um746VQJ67kUn4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17962273265dd1b1cfdd239.jpgEider (Somateria mollissima) female feeding along the shoreline https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fields-of-barley-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/s4fCXw8WpCpnQn_r0A1gQZTaof8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19589115535b3943c17fd0d.jpgFields of Barley - County Down Warm golden sunlight falls on this beautiful field of barley. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bluebells-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9NJRgaaFy7DYYqlXHMqJMJC5Km8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8965022895afa1da7960e8.jpgBluebells in the Forest Photographed in Portglenone Forest in Springtime. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-pair-of-swallows-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P8Jiyv0imFnIqLKO3bdzynHOG8s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3172268225b4298b7b880d.jpgA Pair of Swallows on Tree Branch Swallows are very fast and agile in flight. They can be identified by their dark, glossy-blue backs, whitish pale underparts and long forked tail. On closer inspection you will notice red markings around the throat. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mallard-duck-on-the-edge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0QbEFfOZwrqE3ja25LxJWAeeIwQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_51924560459ab17a9cf5a3.jpgMallard Duck on the Edge, River Lagan, Shaw's Bridge, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sailing-on-belfast-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FEOvevHPnw-YHIcIi_cGGhb4KYw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3332579695ba95b119690b.jpgSailing on Belfast Lough A great day for sailing with sunshine and breezy conditions. Belfast's landmark cranes, Samson and Goliath, of the Harland & Wolff Shipyard can be seen far left. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-seaweed-at-strangford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XDk221WDoay7xK7dIMGLoKeB9zY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20095664775af4c8b0a8a68.jpgSkyscape & Seaweed at Strangford Lough Photographed from near Mahee Island in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/queens-university-of-belfast-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r8a1cYYSR4GI41qo30_K-IVMAS8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1331057902584f494aa6f70.jpgQueen's University of Belfast at night - B&W Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is the 9th oldest University in the UK , being founded as Queen's College in 1845. It is currently regarded as in the top one percent of Global Universities. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kestrel-in-sunlight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/De5LrvpOPKkSOUe1ES854GYwI1w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_71211545461f1e6efec21e.jpgKestrel in sunlight! After recently photographing a Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in relatively poor light I got luckier when I managed to get a close up encounter with another Kestrel in beautiful golden sunlight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/windy-day-on-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1LLgLGVrrVkme8HZVMFAI8awPUA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_656400435a6f7c461e0f6.jpgWindy Day on Ben Crom Silent Valley Reservoir as seen from the top of a gully on Ben Crom mountain in the Mourne Mountains. It may look peaceful but I was being buffeted by very strong winds! Exhilirating! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/whooper-swan-mute-swans-ready https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XohMyd1vLDqQ9NJFlgn5cIeybGU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5335886365cad157349830.jpgWhooper Swan & Mute Swans ready to roost These swans were settling down to roost in the evening light at Portmore Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-deer-hind-in-first https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tDNmTsh4gMJv3c2Xo7tnLLlVZkA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3234439255e5ee6ef0559e.jpgRed Deer hind in first light https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mournes-from-slievenaglogh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pKTEewT62nbe0M5tp1oYbtrwHX4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_393390656583c15ba92e2b.jpgMournes from Slievenaglogh Mournes from Slievenaglogh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-evening-at-hillsborough-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S0Q6a6R43ZBdj3aZIA1Y3mQWKp4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4396013475e5ee30c7a99d.jpgSummer Evening at Hillsborough Lake A beautiful summer evening at Hillsborough Forest in County Down., N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/predator-in-action-red-fox https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GJrQjqPZU_I0KdVjXri_Lfm1_U8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4589673761f1e6e8e34a3.jpgPredator in Action! - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) - 1 of 5 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hooded-crow-on-coastal-flyby https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eTEbWleahal6MKtbyts2_W66UTk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10623340235c6c986926878.jpgHooded Crow on coastal flyby https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/first-snowdrops https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0E75Jc-TwVuNFocyApsSe4MP7ko=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12037484055e5ee6ee2d50e.jpgFirst Snowdrops! Flowering Snowdrops, a sure sign winter is coming to an end and Spring is around the corner! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mourne-mountains-from-murlough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KTFNUiQnL6FuMyXlAyj438YoxYs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15583925345b42a2879b195.jpgMourne Mountains from Murlough Great views to Slieve Donard and Sleive Commedagh in the Mourne Mountains from the sand dunes of Murlough Beach. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/troubled-waters-at-the-old https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UMUhvDyCtYw6DbwpkdeW3a6CB20=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18184749565a4ea07b27a7b.jpgTroubled Waters at the Old Jetty The old jetty at Holywood, County Down. Shot on a windswept day causing greater turbulence on Belfast Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y4KRpv1pgSTiLqg3R6Empf1J0qM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1651822005886a0979aefe.jpgBen Crom In the heart of the Mournes is Ben Crom mountain which drops preciptiously down to the Ben Crom Reservoir. As seen here from the lower slopes of Slieve Binnian. Back left is Doan mountain and back right are the jagged tors of Slieve Bearnagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo42081918.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/poZR4vlfX05xvJo5Vjo5yLQ7Pe0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14115336705fa862aebc746.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - Foley's Bridge North Side Autumn colours frame Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/overlooking-bengore-head-causeway-coast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8JV3JgEGseIK45VPJ0ri3iSnb30=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1851094275c391ca79fced.jpgOverlooking Bengore Head - Causeway Coast The stunning Causeway Coast, home of the world famous Giant's Causeway, has many bays and headlands to explore. A glorious day to see the view from Bengore Head. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-on-watch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lc6hufDkCntixdkfMMY5U8FQjaQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1835628243587420babf817.jpgKingfisher on watch! My first glimpse of a Kingfisher. Captured here overlooking the reeds and riverbank of the River Lagan in Belfast near Lock Keepers Inn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lkGA3JRJE5XhrU1pD9Dai-jtzAg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_941022867583c0bc4e3dd0.jpgSunset over Lough Neagh Sunset over Lough Neagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/trees-of-morelands-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GXHiCd5LADck0qoU6OaSQiWfh3g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4754584205a1f02640760b.jpgTrees of Moreland's Meadow Moreland's Meadow is a beautiful area to explore in part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-observing-and-ready-to https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_uNW-2IScEZ-UtDsEJ4BRAw652A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14236983305c1d454d64d09.jpgKingfisher observing and ready to pounce! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SboXtrPM3301jf-HeHPr03Obb40=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21321152858e2c04a2c74a.jpgSkyscape at Stoneyford https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-on-commedagh-summit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nbxamShu9rg3-WQzARYFJxzgZlg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18689729905e5ee0fbd9844.jpgSunrise on Commedagh Summit The summit cairn on Slieve Commedagh glows red from the rising sun. Silhouette of Slieve Donard in the background. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-reflections-on-the-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cYrGNSglle_i7XcRoGZn7ce6X9I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8486162735dd1b4fc099b1.jpgAutumn Reflections on the River Lagan A beautiful Autumn day along the Lagan towpath with the changing colours of autumn reflected in the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-tit-in-the-shubbery https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QCqmIkZUDxDzWc1nK1DunkzRtQI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4750091665c788037149ad.jpgGreat Tit in the shrubbery Great Tit in the shrubbery https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-onlookers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ObBlAWLn9TJOgMANSVBf6-S4JXw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5950446775844a4e3dd112.jpgSunset onlookers! Sunset onlookers! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/into-the-woods-lough-navar https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SaP46FBuucmqjpJM09FHIx16Bus=/fwc/1643210322/27848_156226907659960b8518eb5.jpgInto The Woods - Lough Navar Forest, County Fermanagh, N.Ireland https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/buzzard-amongst-the-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Vs5X0WEmCFrPir6j0a8TnrL1yTY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10945436515ef283061a963.jpgBuzzard amongst the foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo31922571.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Uw8TmSKY7L6l3IOUqBEzz5CuxgA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1991028391595c278f418ce.jpgWind-Turbine at Sunset - Belfast Hills. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29891619.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UkhoBHvkgXfZg7zTG5PTVOb7el4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_656931090584f4bd315df9.jpgQueen's University of Belfast at night - B&W Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is the 9th oldest University in the UK , being founded as Queen's College in 1845. It is currently regarded as in the top one percent of Global Universities. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ben-creggan-doolough-valley-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_6aOTmVX6Wp_-Vlh8piZFG6TtuI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1364294110593a490370bd2.jpgBen Creggan, Doolough Valley, County Mayo, Ireland. Ben Creggan mountain at the foot of Doolough. Follow the winding Glenummera river in the valley to Tawnyard Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hexagonal-pathway-giants-causeway-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qgBcKCMpwbVHhJrulrWlPnV1MoA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_766244700597b91c052443.jpgHexagonal Pathway, Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, N.Ireland. Part of the 40,000 basalt columns of the Grand Causeway at Giants Causeway, a World Heritage Site, in the north Antrim coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/peacock-butterfly-belvoir-forest-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/o3nzvze81iaDSgsNMup2gZ6yF38=/fwc/1643210322/27848_211660277159a5cf39d5fec.jpgPeacock Butterfly, Belvoir Forest, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44814963.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bQmpBYwDWUTKBYqFWpy1RNOC9_g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_200405571461f1e6ea121f2.jpgPredator in Action! - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) - 5 of 5 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/snowdrops-at-castle-coole-fermanagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/o_SsM6AP9RcvMGkf60ODEz59U2o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_132157117558bde23d5ee6a.jpgSnowdrops at Castle Coole - Fermanagh Castle Coole is a neo-classical country house built by the first Earl of Belmore between 1789-97. It is now managed by the National Trust and is a great location for a quiet walk when visiting Enniskillen. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-walk-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LkwnqOGgFfOP-eurAyHLIDQgw7A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4164060625afa1da53f4a2.jpgA Walk in the Forest Photographed in Portglenone Forest in Springtime. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-7 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d8NrcHORBLV6XbQNlmiq3at15mY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14677092635aa996d091898.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 7 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bearnagh-and-ben-crom-above https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ymWUjFlJj7NzDXz9R4G6WtAazi4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_192348495858fa33a08c5b2.jpgBearnagh and Ben Crom above the clouds Early morning light strikes the summit tors of Slieve Bearnagh on the right and the peak of Ben Crom juts above the clouds. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/buzzard-buteo-buteo-hunting-over https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e14meuUyCgSJdgMVwE03EncBfME=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14884997055dd1b1d4c806c.jpgBuzzard (Buteo buteo) hunting over Rathlin https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/doan-at-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GT8H7Ry-sZUYz4JbkcAbriHpr04=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3102011205886a8766c3ba.jpgDoan at Sunrise Doan mountain, seen here with its summit lit by early morning light, is a friendly little mountain when approached from Carn Mountain and Slieve Loughshannagh (Left and centre). Its a much sterner test when approached from the Silent Valley reservoir side as viewed here. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jG1PiKxaFGWW1Yrr_aOGAoR_Hj4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8778385605ef282d0ae6df.jpgSpring Garden Growth 1 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slemish-mountain-from-the-ecos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gs5aoSCajR9w2aSO5cemQww8i5Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5292215365b57acf37a390.jpgSlemish Mountain from The Ecos Late evening light bathes the countryside at the foothills of local landmark Slemish Mountain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/looking-to-mcarts-fort-cave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9g5FTDWXHra5Z4--7_JeSJ-Wt10=/fwc/1643210322/27848_27731978159b1c38184605.jpgLooking to McArts Fort, Cave Hill, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-over-slieve-binnian https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C6m1gFZfWww1XZr369pwg7nyJ8c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11035421315883e88b8852a.jpgSunrise over Slieve Binnian Sunrise with Slieve Binnian summit tors and Wee Binnian in silhouette. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/high-tide-at-pans-rock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q7kvvcAOtwKEXSy6jVnJb3tOTGA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9818000025c6c98e2d02cf.jpgHigh tide at Pans Rock Footbridge, Ballycastle Windswept evening as warm sunlight illuminates the footbridge at Pans Rock, Ballycastle, County Antrim. Rathlin Island can be seen in the distance off the North Antrim Coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/clear-winters-day-in-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QzWSGwbm_zAPb2qvz-QfstQQnQA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17408633635a61409523290.jpgClear Winters Day in the Mournes A cold, calm and beautiful bright clear day in the Mournes. In the distance you can see the snowcapped summits of Slieve Bearnagh, Slieve Commedagh and Slieve Donard - 3 of the 4 highest summits in the Mournes. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sun-sets-over-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/69dClEA27ZWig11_BALENZVx-Ss=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12848736035abfad1a279b3.jpgSun sets over Lough Neagh Photographed from Oxford Island on the southern part of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/harbour-area-hub-of-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nwqJhRrZDNML1ET1ZlAH7QQd0P4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15700377825dd1b1d26b52a.jpgHarbour Area - Hub of Rathlin Beautiful late afternoon after returning from a long hot walk back to the harbour area in search of a cold pint! Anyone spot McCuaigs Bar? https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-a-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DJcG-OhtGSMkjyOw2Xxyh3wnGuM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17205301325fa862b0f17f6.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - A River Runs Through It The River Shimna runs through the autumnal coloured foliage along the riverbank in Tollymore Forest, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-deer-in-winter-wonderland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bz5tOjAXwxElnIeuBeuiLaftM5Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5658402945aa9941f2d46b.jpgRed Deer in Winter Wonderland These hardy red deer can take everything the icy cold weatherfront "Beast From the East" can throw at them. Photographed in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bearnagh-summit-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/etvHDQSsBicJkV9fdBDxoJJe_Z4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1863136552589e201c674f6.jpgBearnagh Summit View Looking towards Doan mountain with Silent Vally to the left and LoughShannagh on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-stormclouds-at-the-ecos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3uXWoVkR3MXk58SHoCbduHZ7mqc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12704510575b57acf48dee6.jpgSummer Stormclouds at The Ecos Dark clouds skirt the edge of the Ecos centre and nature park in Ballymena. Notice the faint rainbow top right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-leaf https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HJDZTV-cJUIAH04JDopMZIQvh0g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12918158555844a57cc2d95.jpgAutumn leaf Autumn leaf https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fantailastic-hen-harrier https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GrFYiQF6zyYz5smsdpam3853JFo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_181269685561f1e6f584803.jpgFantailastic! - Hen Harrier A beautiful fanned tail of a Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) as it glides low over the fields hunting. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mourne-mountain-range https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nHIGlbMhElOR-uoMEYX9YR2HSBc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10824680645844a4dfe1c0f.jpgMourne Mountain Range Mourne Mountain Range https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grow-old-and-wise-i https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LPQYf1haPdKSW8Ib5nFx6Z0JImg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18863682065ef282ff461b6.jpgGrow old and wise, I must! - Yoda Owlet! When I first viewed this image of a juvenile Long-eared owl it reminded me of Yoda from Star Wars! Small in size but wise. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/barley-in-golden-sunlight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gdTKy0I8SYTq6JWoZQlLFnSdi-I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20447856355b3943c01df63.jpgBarley in Golden Sunlight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-from-belfast-hills-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SvBXk4Bqv-ZgfpaWBh1228Zzbyk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13226268361f1e2558ab4f.jpgSunset from Belfast Hills - 2 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-hunting-cormorant-little-grebe https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G0lp5wR4GjWD2fTopGUzKtX3EAE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10550203795e5edf2ddba4e.jpgThe Hunting Cormorant & Little Grebe Fresh after drying its wings this Cormorant barely takes notice as a Little Grebe resurfaces beside it and beats its wings furiously. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/frosted-nettle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IwOujURRPCbA-F4IR-DUsJ5vFMc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9820223865e5edf34ad0fa.jpgFrosted Nettle Winter is on its way! Morning frost on some nettles. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-grebe-nesting https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VX3lHhS5Q0xhP0MVzrsSXHLeX5E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9346096665ef282da7f6f3.jpgLittle Grebe Nesting https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/long-tailed-tit-with-sycamore https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tf2y0CTZxK4BKepiNYErqJGJUFI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_140131929961f1e6ed97c73.jpgLong-tailed Tit with Sycamore seeds https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hunting-over-the-reeds-marsh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q1EtJtDZUFoGuf3Ijl2wzYeypHk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_172529365761f1e6f0913cd.jpgHunting over the reeds! - Marsh Harrier https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/heron-on-lookout https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G1OztcjMg_0Und6p1ML97nGZcc8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7554023375abad852b4b12.jpgHeron on Lookout https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/long-tailed-tit-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IKY4h-x_httCxlIiwP8HzFmHMsA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14899125161f1e6ebcc39f.jpgLong-tailed Tit in autumn foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238892.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FEFQyieKapxgSQx1xyN-cNRXKbg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14726097745ef282ec330ad.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 4 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238902.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ukMEk9KV5LBCKbke7fTkqW_veFI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13160475205ef282f489a80.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunlit-robin-on-a-mossy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7BWD20VptEz1IZ6uJHrf5bLGEi0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7300096615e5edf1882a2e.jpgSunlit Robin on a mossy log https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-cygnets-exploring-and-feeding https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T_kPXHr01K81ytRN-FiSj15cbFU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14658173275ce115d1ecfa2.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Exploring and feeding 6 Mute Swan Cygnets exploring and feeding. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/reflections-on-the-river-bann https://photos.on-this.website/wm/56dw41ENPRPEDjAkuNOCPciloFs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8195053385bc8f48b0d7ae.jpgReflections on the River Bann Beautiful autumn colours reflected on the River Bann at Portglenone Forest, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mallards-trying-to-get-some https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KI1n0Vgd2a-vYm0msihacXJSNQw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11711077765e5edf21bc422.jpgMallards trying to get some shuteye! Female Mallard duck with male behind resting on a fallen tree. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/remember-2m-social-distancing-dont https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B9S_5SFACd3gw6-VHlg3qMRFU1g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14133280785ef282db896fa.jpgRemember 2m Social Distancing - Don't be a silly Moo!! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-resting-on-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L6CADRwker3hZlT7ir78XnI1EKA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7132529885abac096107ac.jpgFallow Deer Resting on the Forest Floor https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-winding-road-to-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7uBWc7ypdj_XSF6grpKJn0AqFLM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13752641805dd1b1d77a9d2.jpgThe Winding Road to the West Lighthouse - Rathlin The beautiful quiet winding road leading to the West Lighthouse on Rathlin Island. Northern Ireland's northcoast in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunlight-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KnxkiIlIK7gBFWRrZKo53RvLSi8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13316226115ef283030fd4b.jpgSunlight in the Forest https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-keep-on-singing-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-4fsuZ2F7FIKaWTSbubg9WJb_ck=/fwc/1643210322/27848_187483932761f1d90aa7b32.jpgRobin - Keep on singing! 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-evening-skyscape-over-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UTS6j7rziy5WSDUPf5u6ZIPxJlk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2245708455b772faf59649.jpgSummer Evening Skyscape over the Watchtower, Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-tree-of-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uoKb1U5-F0WZNPc14SmlmuZQZhw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19444851455be75bfd37860.jpgTHE Tree of the Forest! After exploring the forest and seeing many wonderful trees I think this is the one! Seen here in late autumn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-time-to-rest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hqiJbKT4UGhYEqwwVeAImHSkAV4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20698736625c5cb76d50af2.jpgFallow Deer - Time to rest! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238840.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6tJGUC1NsNaXMA6zjRC91ApDa5o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12615969625ef282c1776d2.jpgTurnstone (Arenaria interpres) on Strangford Lough 2 of 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/inquisitive-cows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TjFWw_9QDj1MWBb-tKy8vOe5EBE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4627212415844a4ab9cf04.jpgInquisitive cows! I stopped to take a few landscape photos whilst out for a drive and as soon as I did all the cows in the field decided they wanted to be in the frame! lol https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-bee-in-the-colourful https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4YNf6DO-GY7bpIymPBlnLtUgpq8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16824546995b82b56e3ed8f.jpgThe Bee in the Colourful Meadow Look carefully for the bee attracted to the sunflower in a colourful meadow of wild flowers. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-bellowing-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A4NBz6pi2nVVCDDupdaha5ZcCks=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16916826335fc404c3ad3a1.jpgThe Bellowing Stag! A Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellows during the rut. Photographed at Gosford Forest Park in County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-wind-hoverer-kestrel-falco https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2a37N0Uy4po6JiGnrORs_SNVhTg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_99051757861f1e6f13b201.jpgThe Wind Hoverer! - Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo42106318.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sBnwxpGJaCGb9_umVO5rH-0FF0o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3904233665fc40ad8dd505.jpgDipper (Cinclus cinclus) on River Lagan https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29770455.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NOeKMigDaghL-0CTbr-zqkNUJrQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_228759459583c15bc92776.jpgSunburst over Mournes After grey skies all day long and not a glimpse of sunshine, I was finally rewarded with this minutes before the sun set. Worth waiting for! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/carrick-a-rede-ropebridge-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jrhtaL88sZPFWl0DurJgEeydhss=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1390666970587ebeb0227d4.jpgCarrick-a-Rede Ropebridge View This is the view looking east from the Carrick-a- Rede ropebridge on a beautiful summers day. A small island off the North Antrim coast is accessed by a famous rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean. Originally erected by salmon fishermen in 1755 it is now a popular tourist destination. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-the-ecos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OB5mb1r-unQn9FPQIgIOI4HcWS4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_79841125759fb8490546c8.jpgSunrise at the Ecos A beautiful purple hue fills the sky prior to sunrise. Seen here from the new Summerfield Bridge over the River Braid at the Ecos Centre and Nature Park in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/small-red-damselfly-tandem-hanging https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zW7TJI3O_DdPr16Iv3qa2hQU-vE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18702312685b1d79a16147a.jpgSmall Red Damselfly Tandem Hanging on Leaf Edge The male with red thorax in tandem with the female with bronze/black thorax. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ladybirds-microworld https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1bhUz48KiSHnN3h16aXVudisjv0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3719920465ad52e1c311f4.jpgLadybirds Microworld https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blackcaps-in-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3pJKLKQbBhME9XNjiAAmZUO_bcw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16761120485fc404bc76c73.jpgBlackcaps in foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-the-ecos-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/msyHFxwhxEVI7VbxsW8XbThuaBE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15376725235a4ac065ea1b8.jpgSunset at the Ecos 2 Fiery sunset at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397202.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_WM07yOzFa5wjx-W3gIr7CZSzCo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10424397475ce115e98eaeb.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Climbing the nest 1 Cygnets returning to the nest after a short swim. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-bearnagh-summit-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9NvJIh8qfjFLAsrO7FO4fk93wKM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6854942085d24fd9f18dc8.jpgSlieve Bearnagh Summit - Mourne Mountains Strewn with granite rocks of all shapes and sizes, the rugged beauty of Slieve Bearnagh summit on a summer's morning. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/foleys-bridge-in-early-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LkpIeOpGlk41r0XXXUW9d2uS7Pw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_168551225659ee89dc1efa8.jpgFoley's Bridge in Early Autumn An autumn day at Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. The River Shimna was high and in full flow after the recent storms. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/gotcha-heron-nabs-prey https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oc2K8pCya4mxsRJTXYSQHin41rw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4449379215abad853dd333.jpgGotcha! Heron nabs prey. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/adorning-red-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OUYsLN0Sbv1OiEhobX2-zQjMYQs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5241661155fc404c507461.jpgAdorning Red Deer A Red Deer stag thrashes the vegetation to adorn his antlers and mark his scent. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo37444515.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T5ucK0cnZytweu2erNfSFkLCt3M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17055604465c6c98e467203.jpgFootbridge at Pans Rock, Ballycastle Beach, County Antrim https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-evening-at-the-ecos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MnRoS5cGl-H18g2sMivf2TBtQ9A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_332052405b57acf5e5b44.jpgSummer Evening at The Ecos Centre A lovely place to relax and unwind is the nature park at the Ecos in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dramatic-sunset-over-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/D-cVmV-_s8gW3ue0Zw2AqKRdRGs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1779599475add1144d45e7.jpgDramatic Sunset over Lough Neagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lesser-redpoll-acanthis-cabaret-female https://photos.on-this.website/wm/U0oGz1pw8a0AuATRxgc3_W_-JMo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8054762795fc404bedf1a5.jpgLesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) - female https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-sunburst-over-dundrum-bay https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zS_MCzImd5XaUgP3W9S5DDmLU7k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15151061985e5ee305565dd.jpgMorning sunburst over Dundrum Bay Early morning sun tries to break through the clouds over Dundrum Bay, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-stepping-stones-tollymore-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tlhOcCmZo5aVRsux6jVQQXj6ZLE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_396224356595c28f802533.jpgThe Stepping Stones - Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-in-the-heart-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/22JEu6P40zviLh5H3BbLYYCSNMk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11707168525e5ee0feeb626.jpgAutumn in the heart of the Mournes A bright autumn day with Doan Mountain and Loughshannagh taking centre stage in this image in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238898.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HwppGrPmd18htMg4-GuzgmacPZ8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12069422905ef282f127a38.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 2 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-barnett-demesne-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xWA4N0Gla8tg6eSPptcjU-DyWDE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13003140925a6ba157beb38.jpgSunrise at Barnett Demesne, Belfast. The bight sunlight filters through the treeline at Barnet Demesne in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-hungry-squirrel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iYGGFEZUwCQWCRAbiet0p9yVlB4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18601432965c0075f9a5545.jpgThe Hungry Squirrel! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/passing-time-at-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PO2QUOmX3WHOHGJ7YeL5wOMXvEY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1003469384597b91c51a112.jpgPassing time at Giants Causeway, County Antrim, N.Ireland. Part of the 40,000 basalt columns of Giants Causeway, a World Heritage Site, in the north Antrim coast. Seen here viewing to Great Stookan in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/crag-on-hen-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8L1QAMS5oeKrPICRL_6Q3RFui_g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19069117485a5689b026082.jpgCrag on Hen Mountain Sunlight illuminates one of the crags on Hen Mountain in the Mourne Mountains. Great views of the countryside of County Down beyond. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/view-from-slemish-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8pKVsmt3CITF_T3nl66u6sq-viQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20118288265874207c4d4c3.jpgView from Slemish Mountain I took this from the lower slopes of Slemish Mountain in County Antrim. Slemish is a very distinctive mountain when seen from a distance as it is so isolated. It therefore offers a great view of the surrounding countryside. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-over-lagan-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iehnE05KimFdNl6JinxVWIGBqyw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18534502175a613ac32a0bb.jpgWinter Over Lagan Valley Snow and frost covers the ground and trees of the Lagan Valley area near Belfast. Malone House is the white building in the distance. Photographed from Terrace Hill Garden in Minowburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swans-cygnets-broad-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/w-R8_-2bX2cqYqTxaJvfviXsjNk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21102867785ef282e0eb014.jpgMute Swans & Cygnets - Broad Water 2020 - No.4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skylark-alauda-arvensis-with-worm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VbSqRCP04qUR1KNv98RcFS034MI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5608730645cfe5422b7619.jpgSkylark (Alauda arvensis) with worm among colorful wild flowers https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/portmore-lough-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KVwgXPU62sBga8aw6bmSnMMPS8U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14064335285af0d1a97d4f7.jpgPortmore Lough at Sunset A long exposure of the nature reserve in County Antrim near Lough Neagh. There is an abundance of wildlife all year round. On the two nesting rafts are Common Terns. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pied-wagtail-motacilla-alba-juvenile https://photos.on-this.website/wm/w_oPZCOetke68P1JeCAiWwuOZoI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8936432305ef28304a542b.jpgPied Wagtail (Motacilla alba) Juvenile https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cloud-inversion-in-central-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PeG0zv-ia9cH3-cGnbAgHv1mYO0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7990056245d191482f0dda.jpgCloud Inversion in Central Mournes Viewing from the summit of Slieve Bearnagh most of the Mournes are under a blanket of early morning cloud. Bearnagh North Tor is visible on the left and the higher peaks of Commedagh and Donard in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-on-the-hill-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jk_U_qt5g2WHDFS6M94ievtvlc0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_563235665a6ba27264558.jpgTree on the Hill - Portrait It was spring-like for a few hours! This was taken in the heart of winter and the whole area was covered in snow only days earlier. Photographed at Barnett Demesne in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/park-life-long-tailed-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QcHLg-SWzQkZkFZYUoYEn3uabY0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_816988845ef282d7f0032.jpgPark Life - Long-tailed tit in morning light https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/donkey-in-the-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bCwsuAMfaxURwAAuPX-kCyYsR6Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19014797425b11db578e7fa.jpgDonkey in the Meadow I loved the colours in this scene and waited until the donkey came into view. Photographed at Galgorm Wood in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bearnagh-tor https://photos.on-this.website/wm/X3oKNBjXVWx91qtHce5j_wYAL5s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_227661651589e201d70786.jpgBearnagh Tor Large granite tor on Slieve Bearnagh's summit with Doan mountain and Loughshannagh being cascaded with light in background. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sun-sets-behind-ecos-centre https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zFo24MQbWCqrU_FKeCmzwlgLeeI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19872266105e5ee3d33dad1.jpgSun sets behind Ecos Centre, Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/over-the-rugged-coastline-to https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FQ4I7OE9-B_BUJvOT5DE2YCqjCo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4175799715b8a9d2692496.jpgOver the rugged coastline to Fair Head Fair Head, the most northerly point in Northern Ireland, seen from Pans Rock, Ballycastle, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/long-tailed-tit-aegithalos-caudatus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eXGLkmnnANVdGChoOwmDQMRZNnI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18895524255c1d4550d4596.jpgLong-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) Fast and fluttering in flight and much easier to spot in winter on bare trees! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swan-cygnus-olor-ice https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pl0FmrXVJnDaZjb_p6LvTTIp1uI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_35900185161f1d55711bc6.jpgMute Swan (Cygnus olor) ice-breaker! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/east-lighthouse-rathlin-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S2fmRUtppMUceGgZe2sCGtEQfQs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2274374535dd1b1ceec11d.jpgEast Lighthouse - Rathlin Island The East Lighthouse on the North East corner of Rathlin Island. In the distance is Scotland's Mull of Kintyre. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-sunrise-over-lagan-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KDjUQVOXKtWGF94Ke9CW3KHpYp0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11296709105bdcaf207596a.jpgAutumn Sunrise Over Lagan Valley Beautiful autumn colours on show on a cold frosty morning looking over Lagan Valley. Frost is visible on the grass in Barnett Demesne in front of Malone House with the Belfast hills, including Divis Mountain, in the distance. Photographed from Terrace Hill Gardens at Minnowburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-in-randalstown-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yBp0VuBNrOzZGR9zO6E1jmh4VJU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10340470345a0399ff41041.jpgFallow Deer in Randalstown Forest https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pied-wagtail-on-the-edge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dDPxkzk8-7RlyjU-fCDFSG5sshU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9690748395b11db679b37d.jpgPied Wagtail on the Edge https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-at-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FXOuSRl-qlfJgb3XGoPZN37WG9Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_74367199586eae9bb54f6.jpgKingfisher at Lagan Towpath My first ever sight of a Kingfisher! So glad I had my camera to hand to capture this beautiful bird. This was photographed from the Lagan Towpath near the Lock Keepers Inn, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/nestbuilding-coal-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KA-Q1aJgqn-N1rVHeI--9A9fJoE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15437079025ae6177bd6713.jpgNestbuilding Coal tit Enjoyable to watch this little Coal tit busy gathering moss to line its nest along the river bank on the Lagan Towpath in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grazing-near-lough-macnean-lower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mOwT4UUlAsDWfQn3jnWWpHkiqFo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1348391779594076dc0205c.jpgGrazing near Lough Macnean Lower, Blacklion, Co. Cavan, Ireland https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-binnian-from-silent-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y0mrfj8_QALJfxbtR3eYJ2sSNes=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1617823375844a4e1f2427.jpgSlieve Binnian from Silent Valley Slieve Binnian from Silent Valley https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-stepping-stones https://photos.on-this.website/wm/50j6FP3-ubRgZ_Y6lnhGx3YFFNc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17713114955fa862b200caa.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - Stepping Stones An old favourite! It's hard to walk around Tollymore and not take the Stepping Stones classic photo! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-murder-hole-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7vyXziyGg2EZZSz3-2NH0fHZZ1w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2127329585d814222d830d.jpgSunset at Murder Hole Beach - County Donegal, Ireland. Waves roll in and crash against the rocks and then roll up the beach as the sun sets. This is the Murder Hole beach, a beautiful beach along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, surrounded by a wonderful rugged landscape. Simply stunning location! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/no-better-time-forest-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oriVOgeRvc2b2y7n2l4XqE9KLM4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_128937918461f1e4e287540.jpgNo better time! - Forest in Autumn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/crom-castle-county-fermangh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VRYfOpZ-xTS_yEZFVjZFqq9s40Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6962446975d3f411df36ff.jpgCrom Castle, County Fermangh A beautiful summer skyscape over Crom Castle in Crom Estate, County Fermanagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stag-bellows-at-rut https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XXBdqHycsKra7b9mdor4Xwihj9k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_48872671559dbef8a67f60.jpgStag Bellows at Rut This dominant stag bellows during the rut. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-walk-along-the-broad https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OMcaoRWQ3RYYNGaLAVGhjmMZv00=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13898005465afdf9cc5e39f.jpgA Walk Along the Broad Water A stunning location for a walk is along the Broad Water towpath between Moira and Aghalee. Its full of wildlife and beautiful views including rapeseed fields in full bloom. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/evening-light-on-the-giants https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hW70oazlu4uQGULgz7Yzw9wMPak=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3046432935bc3bbecdaa0f.jpgEvening Light on The Giants Causeway Warm evening light shines on the hexagonal basalt columns at The Giants Causeway in County Antrim, N.Ireland, https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-heron-the-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RZVZTxwb5Kz-IHylboweB_mbjK4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_87893854258792cca37678.jpgThe Heron & The Tower Photographed at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ladybird-love https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RpJSRLs7BNG_b5wmNg3mLDBie38=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2070948635ad52e198d65b.jpgLadybird Love https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tracks-in-the-snow-antrim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xZTigl9p46VqGUfHqUF4oNhuNeU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_102620914161f1d68411f71.jpgTracks in the Snow - Antrim Hills Overnight snow transforms the landscape in the high hills of the Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/park-life-mallard-duck-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QuOwXG0S-wwKB2dOUwmZkUPayBg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14230455565ef282d6a384c.jpgPark Life - Mallard Duck in flight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/castle-gardens-overlooking-lisburn-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-1dEpxKl9Dd5WSeqYoMystJqd2Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1585273191586681da03f7a.jpgCastle Gardens overlooking Lisburn at sunrise https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-hazelbank https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n8uDhDx16LkGa-y0IG6G9C_zHu4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21468388805e5ee3dbb097d.jpgSunset at Hazelbank A wonderful glow in the sky from the sun as it sets in the distance beyond the treeline at Hazelbank, on the shores of Belfast Lough in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mournes-in-monochrome https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tMrs_EzD9M8sh-fGcIbQECiwDzA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15046208835e5ee48e9168d.jpgMournes in Monochrome A black and white edit of the heart of the Mourne mountains. Viewing towards Doan Mountain on the right, Ben Crom on the left, with Slieve Binnian behind. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/conducting-brent-goose https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9mP5tVvoDsKC5PSfhMPNIC4fHys=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21031064365af2521860fc5.jpgConducting Brent Goose! Photographed at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cold-windy-day-at-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/scF5Zb2Z_jBjaPqzNosKajmVVpg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_212138789661f1e6f719c5b.jpgCold & windy day at the coast! - Grey Heron https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-at-the-ecos-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/D98__NZ8DyL79YgD020Vsk4dVYM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7824554545a4ac064ec736.jpgSunset at the Ecos 3 Fiery sunset at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-evening-at-the-jetty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Drjy10dSYLMxqjpABwTcmx-TtCY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6727955325b772e03aca4d.jpgSummer Evening at the Jetty, Oxford Island Beautiful evening sunlight lights up the clouds over the jetty at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-on-lookout-on-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wYE0mp6FbcM-4DFuJZvUD6WEI2E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1318373907598e235b50e4c.jpgKingfisher on lookout on the River Lagan, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/black-tailed-godwit-on-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gmWVSmv7Q77o4b-KJN9kAnfDjeA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12216387905ef282c9b91a8.jpgBlack-tailed godwit on Strangford Lough Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), a wading bird on the shores of Strongford Lough, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/snow-bunting https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9km6irih6-dq99T_46OLsBzA0kE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_213754008961f1e868ca3e7.jpgSnow Bunting! A Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) is a winter visitor from the Arctic. Four of these small birds have been sighted along the County Antrim coastline. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tall-trees-kilbroney-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fLZOFhjyhmSQ6zz3PpFFPGyodTU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1507186541588a891f14146.jpgTall Trees - Kilbroney Forest Early morning mist shrouds the tall trees of Kilbroney Forest near Rostrevor in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/late-night-swim-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KBFQyKj8AKxGCrsWS4ZrE0jABDs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3941219195e5ee3e15b304.jpgLate night swim at Stoneyford Reservoir These ducks enjoy a final swim after the sun has set over Stoneyford Reservoir in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/good-morning-lisburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dzkITipuXzotF_o7xCk8P_JA4YM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_171654814959bce53c96954.jpgGood Morning Lisburn! Early morning light in Lisburn city centre. Viewing towards Lisburn Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-at-the-shore-donaghadee https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9e7Oy4NqSoq8bM7zFhR2i6pps8Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_821487556596db89b29727.jpgMorning at the shore, Donaghadee, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bullrush-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BIs223sO4dx2oNUgOttW1NL0nEw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7122423865cad1ac68a045.jpgBullrush at sunset Beautiful warm light from the setting sun reflects on the water creating a lovely bokeh effect beside the Bullrush. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rainbow-in-glenariff https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0OQVNemmLfWYy4ngUp_bk519zRE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15324154005a1348caefc8c.jpgRainbow in Glenariff Glenariff is one of the 9 Glens of Antrim. This is a popular area of natural beauty. Pictured here is Glenariff as seen from the Garron Plateau. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tit-on-a-windy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ymANbsDkR3lUnz5zJfbbKm0_DGM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16586869585e5ee6e8011c1.jpgBlue Tit on a windy day at Oxford Island! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lough-shannagh-in-summer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7BO503BdHcULyIof6yRzAjVF3ts=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13562675775b661b519d5c3.jpgLough Shannagh in Summer Lush green growth around Loughshannagh in the Mourne Mountains. The rising slopes of Doan mountain can be seen to the left with Slieve Binnian and Silent Valley in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/whiterocks-beach-viewing-to-dunluce https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0wsR9tGjZ0Dctrlq_KL9sGjUEFA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17747841445977b9ab86a42.jpgWhiterocks Beach viewing to Dunluce Castle, North Antrim Coast, https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/coastal-path-giants-causeway-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bwQFkFHVfYjTI-CfAzQiiSoFHCM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1676519516597b91bac3d63.jpgCoastal Path, Giants Causeway, County Antrim, N.Ireland. View from the clifftop path looking down onto the main pathway bringing visitors to the Grand Causeway (out of picture, bottom right) at Giants Causeway, a World Heritage Site, with c40,000 bassalt columns. Probably the busiest pathway in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tit-in-morning-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dLv3g7zx9xtVfflDNEmwJSTBU8U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2986989775abad857ce07c.jpgBlue Tit in Morning Light A colourful little bird due to its mix of blue, yellow, white and green markings. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lisburn-cathedral-from-castle-gardens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NFEHH2fIqypP06RYIg7gNfzWXRk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2029813676586681de25a76.jpgLisburn Cathedral from Castle Gardens at sunrise - Lisburn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/angelic-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TfevFvZwlYhhiPR_QX2LsjDeGFQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_138902770259e4f83b63246.jpgAngelic Heron This heron's wings remind me of an angel as it appears to hover over the weir at Lagan Valley Island on the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/carrick-a-rede-headland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ADhsdEcgzLis2gRvTUQ8F7a4O-o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10580594965840d9dbb6854.jpgCarrick-a-Rede Headland A smal island off the North Antrim coast accessed by a famous rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean. Originally erected by salmon fishermen in 1755 it is now a popular tourist destination. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-sparrow-passer-montanus-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bliIHwnAUafVUEbCd5oqlRGpiIo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_96658134561f1d270daea2.jpgTree Sparrow (Passer montanus) in matching foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/curlew-numenius-arquata-feeding-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n_GehWgJyqEJ8QAsHgbLkv_dh5o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17814347061f1d26e03f9d.jpgCurlew (Numenius arquata) feeding - Strangford Lough - 6 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kinbane-castle-coastal-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KbR22o5jJaQwKAF50OqXbIZl49s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1883577495b0de86e0a80d.jpgKinbane Castle Coastal View The rugged beauty of Kinbane Castle ruins on a headland not far from Ballycastle on Antrim's North Coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lighting-the-way-to-doan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kD5gHXQFwChayqH2UThaNGdXo1E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14154285005a30714d29c7b.jpgLighting the Way to Doan Light breaking through the clouds leads to Doan Mountain in the Mourne Mountains in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/reed-warbler https://photos.on-this.website/wm/imQdbkK2A87D4FefL3TTLQ0Sr0c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15304503975b6b5ed8699c8.jpgReed Warbler https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sedge-warbler-in-amongst-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LGoIMmUNZYGsHlX-r9e6K4VgsKM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11529772875b720a5090ce0.jpgSedge Warbler in amongst the reeds Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/east-face-of-pigeon-rock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PuoCpyRuSUfRxDCTN45FYf39yv4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3709018695aa9990ccfe4e.jpgEast Face of Pigeon Rock Mountain Dank. Wet. Slippery. Steep. Foreboding. Due to the heavy vegetation these crags are not as popular as others in the Mourne mountains despite being readily accessible. Still worthy of exploration. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/squabbling-shelducks-1-of-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j1Ryvqkdjd-AOMexXt_pv-fLe2c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_85480554361f1e865d13b5.jpgSquabbling Shelducks! - 1 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/park-life-coot-feeding-chicks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7EBQaegZW5sobb6qf4v4fB-j9kc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19298632015ef282d5f12f3.jpgPark Life - Coot feeding chicks https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebe-wingflap https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FRNCnAfquiD_nzOKlgZeiDAjpB4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11773467745cad15708480a.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Wingflap https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-colours-at-portmore-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zq9Dv1B2Jz-THtsaCOIbu0afSWI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_25719309061f1e4e1462f7.jpgAutumn Colours at Portmore Lough Overlooking the large reedbed at Portmore Lough to the sunlit autumnal coloured trees in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/roar https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ISsoc6pxRVM4IH8LfEtGUSJGntY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10156508585fc404c2db524.jpgRoar! What a moment this was when this magnificent Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag walked towards me filling the camera frame and then tilted his head back to roar! Rutting season is upon us. Photographed at Gosford Forest Park in County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mallard-duckling-navigating-through-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bLDRIc-0_gGfvSQOgaAeQBHSyE4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_868612515ce1150fc13f8.jpgMallard Duckling navigating through the lily pads https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-lined-walkwalk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZaZyhmwO9UCzgWDy4AsP7yarvjE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15605823385dd1b4e102ed5.jpgTree-lined Walkwalk Take a stroll through this scenic tree-lined path in Autumn. Photographed at Victoria Park, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sheltering-from-the-wind-and https://photos.on-this.website/wm/a9A65MVFIgzR-7uPpdekSpRNxVM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13773235555bdf6a8f01666.jpgSheltering from the Wind and Rain! Taking a coffee break at The Hermitage in Tollymore Forest Park on a wild, wet and windy day in autumn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bundle-of-fluff-juvenile-long https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Do_goQjrG0mPBsbDk9ztLwN3HoY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18731259745b4298bb89b8a.jpgBundle of Fluff! - Juvenile Long tailed Tit https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/serene-mute-swan-in-evening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3L5isgV2yQvp6PN0iDe4qD6j3Rs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4966648515c8ebe4e792f4.jpgSerene Mute Swan in evening light It's amazing how the Mute Swan can appear so calm, serene and elegant on the water surface. Photographed here at the Ecos nature park in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-colours-at-duncans-dam https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JcWEpozIqKFb2VBHGo2J6HJfE4s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18472612625a1347abeed59.jpgAutumn Colours at Duncan's Dam, Lisburn, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hanging-around https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qf0dRDYifxLWejvvgCMPYkCdje8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6943412365a73ab9db774e.jpgHanging Around! This little Grey Squirrel shows how adept it is at climbing trees and branches. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/roar-from-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pM7F4AZt1tnQkrhZwzZyQc_F2is=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18600249115fc404c891129.jpgRoar from the forest! A Red Deer stag gives a deep roar after adorning his antlers with vegetation. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/meelmore-bearnagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IRcf_xR19yoO0bSka0MH2b3DiWY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18063588445a4ab6d997d0d.jpgMeelmore & Bearnagh Coffe break with a view. Slieve Meelmore on the left and Slieve Bernagh on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ess-na-crub-waterfall-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d9Qp7g3mHqs-Jb1aove-bvwMVhw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1686190725a4fe6bc74722.jpgEss-Na-Crub Waterfall in Full Flow One of the many beautiful waterfalls in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Captured here after heavy rain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/foleys-bridge-tollymore-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4ir5eRoj_lT9JTrJeN7inCH65mk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1943948085595ebe89da13b.jpgFoley's Bridge - Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-keeping-warm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uZx05yuZIrGwpH9hg7DSwACrQ8I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_894149551587be70e7f1d2.jpgRobin keeping warm! I took this on a bitter cold winter morning at Oxford Island. I love how the Robin has its feathers puffed to insulate it better from the cold. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/view-over-lagan-valley-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aa_EvFBXxD1THnIbtllJIcyK828=/fwc/1643210322/27848_144340303559bc4e62f33dd.jpgView over Lagan Valley, Belfast, N.Ireland. Stunning skyscape over the treeline of Belfast. Malone House, the white building on the left, is clearly visible in front of Divis Mountain, Belfast's highest point. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/shoreline-of-lough-neagh-oxford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6LD60JHeA-75_wxQBUxn3uSRANg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12804941545dd1b1dfc60ad.jpgShoreline of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island. One of the many picturesque views of shoreline of Lough Neagh as seen from the National Nature Reserve at Oxford Island, County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stepping-stones-in-autumn-tollymore https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YKqsPSMD8fyP9L0_YoT6O3558gs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_31265427759ee89ddd0a5d.jpgStepping Stones in Autumn - Tollymore Forest Park The River Shimna was high and in full flow after the recent storms. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SSPrzro_c3jWClS3BiVq6DnbNnk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13081509945aa996cd70935.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-posing-cormorant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3nLUShwt1xjE7Hg4gQGViPSeUKo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14800159735e5edf2a31204.jpgThe Posing Cormorant A detailed close up shot of a relaxed Cormorant as it poses in the sunlight on the waters edge. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/st-johns-point-lighthouse-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6rww-iZAvh2idNMUA4aKAycwDC4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_54383415659b5c5eb4b7c4.jpgSt John's Point Lighthouse, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/downhill-beach-county-londonderry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PGMyZPmyh-jtXKzjH-FeyobOoeI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14302210195aab0c5416925.jpgDownhill Beach, County Londonderry Waves lapping at the shore of Downhill Beach. Mussenden Temple, perched on the clifftop, can be seen in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-daffodils https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GdyGSbi8A_tF-DVS7flUeUr2esI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9515331575ad3b4ba14c0e.jpgSpring Daffodils https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/moody-skies-over-strangford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cdvnAM7Y4itLaqmViOVadLo-TMw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_124905673258c7110db1052.jpgMoody skies over Strangford Lough Captured near Killyleagh, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-downhill-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0955o5ojY0EdaWDh9LsPXl1_1ck=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3018441025866a8a580213.jpgSunset over Downhill beach https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238918.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FobdewXimy2OVYlEIxVzBZFkwJU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2736837845ef283018a15d.jpgHouse Martin in flight over shoreline - 3 of 3 These fast and agile fliers are a joy to watch and difficult to photograph! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/puffin-on-cliff-edge-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LM6QRXOVHwZJrFbsuczPcQezvYM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3536590595dd1b1d84cacf.jpgPuffin on Cliff Edge - Rathlin Island A beautiful Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on the cliff edge on Rathlin Island's west coast at the RSPB West Light Seabird Centre. Rathlin is famous for its Puffin colony however they are normally only visible through good binoculars or even better a spotting scope as they are often far away. Luckily for me on this occasion a few Puffins decided to visit a higher cliff ledge and within range of my camera lens! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/an-evening-walk-along-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-W5FYrTqJ_njuXfD-NVCDM1JYmM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13949349615e5ee30ea5ad6.jpgAn Evening Walk along the Broad Water The Broad Water towpath between Moira and Aghalee, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-harvested-field https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8_AtKAxNjvjbHeBVr6swKF3W3oc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7523714155bb3c41f5f5c8.jpgThe Harvested Field Warm evening sunlight bathes this harvested field in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-overhanging-tree-barnett-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UJA8GgY8OR6CpHnGWvWnw5jpeBE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19090654115dd1b4eac382f.jpgThe Overhanging Tree - Barnett Demesne Warm colour tones and leaves strewn everywhere greet your autumn walk in Barnett Demesne in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/seascape-at-glenarm-marina https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BiWpGg9jq3RWrVm5dq-WX7TZAmY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3197476455a4ac524a9959.jpgSeascape at Glenarm Marina The waves gently lap the shore at Glenarm in County Antrim. Glenarm Marina is seen top right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/noises-from-the-forest-red https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oyMC3LmxFtzJKcmHFtIeaf5m5pc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_43614057061f1e3e936e7a.jpgNoises from the Forest! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-donard-from-murlough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_UCPXFsnWZVbUnHfdCE2uRe2u5w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19056689905b42a46b579a8.jpgSlieve Donard from Murlough N.Ireland's highest mountain, Slieve Donard, towers over the village of Newcastle in County Down. Photographed from nearby Murlough beach. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-in-connemara https://photos.on-this.website/wm/53IOMnZBtwKpUys-ggudoUMFzGQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16565883945846026f63d5f.jpgSunset in Connemara The west coast of Ireland is a great place to view a sunset as you overlook the Atlantic ocean. This shot was captured as the sun dipped behind some clouds at Clifden, Connemara. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo37947060.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JEGPlAqZPOyJUfDkL1n8sBnjlBY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18756646185cad157875c87.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Courtship Ritual 3 Great Crested Grebes, these elegant waterbirds with ornate head plumes perform their courtship ritual. Tilting their heads back and forth and mirroring each other. Photographed on the shores of Lough Neagh at Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29891618.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7Kd0Bsq79h2-5RJ-aBAsBq0I57w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1111752330584f494bea006.jpgQueen's University of Belfast at night Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is the 9th oldest University in the UK , being founded as Queen's College in 1845. It is currently regarded as in the top one percent of Global Universities. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/giants-ring-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f3Vutl2dW6mpYrX9ZfBY1g05290=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2046684148588a84f39185f.jpgGiant's Ring, Belfast The Giant's Ring is a henge monument near Shaws Bridge, Belfast. It is thought to have be built around 2700bc and includes a circular earth enclosure nearly 200m in diameter with a Dolmen, stone burial chamber, in the centre. It is thought to have been a large ceremonial site. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/streaming-sunlight-on-lower-bearnagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7F6PXduzlJAyxrfz4h6TvucVaiM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4258639525c1d44e372daf.jpgStreaming Sunlight on Lower Bearnagh Light streams through the clouds lighting up the lower slopes of Bearnagh and the end of Ben Crom reservoir in the Mourne mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bluebells-at-oxford-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KLgscihfg8ZOgewo2ePgpWibfrQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_144307821658ffbbc581382.jpgBluebells at Oxford Island https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunlight-and-shadow-at-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4PCpV6KD04-_YSMQ2oZ7dzuLvSI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16038135325bbbd9edaa546.jpgSunlight and Shadow at the Wooden Bridge Sunlight streams through the forest canopy at one of the bridges over the Shimna river in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rapeseed-field-at-ballinderry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pj23evhfm9d_DVkoJtcWN0Ob4BY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_115012553758ffbbd2e7108.jpgRapeseed field at Ballinderry https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swallow-flyby-at-oxford-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SqvEjDD25dKTdJKYCUsvmDO2cn4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2317774975dd1b1e0b6bb5.jpgSwallow Flyby at Oxford Island A fast flying Swallow (Hirundo rustica) banks right in front of me overlooking the reedbed at Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh in County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-egret-egretta-garzetta-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/paCu6fV-7GvgclDevYrX8K9i5x0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11835737285c5cb769dd18a.jpgLittle Egret (Egretta garzetta) in flight The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a distinctive white feathered heron with black legs and bill and yellow feet. Photographed here in flight at Victoria Park in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dunnock-prunella-modularis-looking-curious https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PVJMiVSw79CldRwKwRMkY7Z1e3o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15076733705ef282b9becdf.jpgDunnock (Prunella modularis) looking curious! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glenoe-waterfall-and-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vp0G8EAz4hzjfrWJHhclhjGCuKI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6008278805a1b3daaf0e21.jpgGlenoe Waterfall and River Glenoe waterfall is situated in the small village of Glenoe in the hills near Larne in County Antrim. It is now owned by the National Trust and is easily accessible by a short easy walk from a small carpark. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-winter-walk-at-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cJv9-zUd1JH1s_BFTONrFUWDOcc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6897832661f1d684a0fa8.jpgA Winter walk at the Ecos A moody sky and low winter sunlight for a walk around the Ecos Nature Park. Note Slemish Mountain in the distance on the right. Photographed at the Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/murlough-sand-dunes-to-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mAbRt9NoAs4LYaU8h5ZXyiDOba8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4796374995b42a285ea2b5.jpgMurlough Sand Dunes to the Mourne Mountains https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/water-off-a-little-grebes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PDU9d0YnrjqPBpfiRfjApr9XesY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19434230155fc404c144eb1.jpgWater off a Little Grebe's back! Sunlight catches the waterdrops shaken off the Little Grebe turning them into all the colours of the rainbow. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/starry-night-camping-in-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ti6FyViB_CbxTj3a8T8_OWVdJbg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7759629875a3071483e4d8.jpgStarry Night Camping in the Mournes Constellations of Orion, Taurus, Gemini and Auriga and star cluster Pleiades visible on a clear night in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/buzzing-amongst-the-flowers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uwYrIzhHJgm7xmFVuQuw16NoEeg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8612879125b6b5ed62e6b3.jpgBuzzing Amongst the Flowers A bee's work is never done! Always on the go from flower to flower. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/aghameelan-viewpoint-fermanagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mft2_ZqgiDQ9iZqf6CM5XN9RUtc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_161004202958acc44a5e55e.jpgAghameelan Viewpoint - Fermanagh Aghameelan Viewpoint provides picturesque views over much of the Fermanagh countryside and beyond into County Cavan.  A patchwork of bog, heath, limestone grasslands and open water are clearly visible. One of the many great viewpoints from Lough Navar Forest drive. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/redshank-tringa-totanus-on-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8rwJ3h7MR_1UWrgKpGnLOa39sUk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5738789335e5edf30d5cff.jpgRedshank (Tringa totanus) on Belfast Lough https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/black-headed-gull-hovering-over https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EWJM-lMMtaK0My8IlUpyKSrG-aM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10332138635c6c986baa986.jpgBlack-headed Gull hovering over a breaking wave https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pheasant-portraits-1-of-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XI1DsmIgWYmEzDrKKLRKaoBxQK0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_54829596561f1dc0742d23.jpgPheasant Portraits - 1 of 3 A few close-ups detailing the beautiful colourful plumage of a male Pheasant. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wet-day-at-powerscourt-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c5FxulDhfsspBBF0yVIodi7CH9A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19517095605e5ee232911bb.jpgWet day at Powerscourt Waterfall, County Wicklow, Ireland. A day for the umbrella as walkers enjoy exploring Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland's Highest Waterfall at 121m. near Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summit-tor-on-hen-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ojn8gspRTAHJ8DIWDUgIEARpepQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10248304495856e98b5f187.jpgSummit Tor on Hen Mountain Taken in late evening light as the sun bathes the granite summit tors of Hen Mountain. A popular mountain with climbers and walkers alike. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/long-eared-owlet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pglnKiLWSyMgue3RvBPBp75oLLw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17393050425ef282e91648c.jpgLong-eared Owlet My first ever sighting of a beautiful juvenile Long-eared Owl perched high in the trees. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-walks-in-the-forest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XH7d0EfJo_VobV2cwTYo8bIV2yQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_187045783261f1e4dec95db.jpgAutumn walks in the forest! You simply can't beat a walk through the forest with the wonderful autumnal colours. Get out and go explore! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swallow-in-shade-of-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GiVrD5HlOV8Z1UZ6gkEZSTEuOyY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_586130305b4298bc802ec.jpgSwallow in Shade of Tree Swallows are very fast and agile in flight. They can be identified by their dark, glossy-blue backs, whitish pale underparts and long forked tail. On closer inspection you will notice red markings around the throat. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/quit-flapping-seals-at-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t7ApIOWs7dU9C7qesWrAgNnK3tU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_734392935596e8094ca918.jpg"Quit flapping!" - Seals at Rathlin Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bullrushes-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_1T12qpi0xUeKzKMmv3Zfaamb-8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4646839195cad1ac5aa155.jpgBullrushes at sunset Beautiful warm light from the setting sun reflects on the water highlighting the Bullrushes. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wonderful-light-over-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UMZLiPsN1XC8ma0Q1NKTjhyOUVg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_720880025c479dafb5abd.jpgWonderful light over Ben Crom After hours of thick mist the clouds finally parted to reveal the beautiful Ben Crom reservoir bounded by Lamagan and Binnian on the left and Ben Crom on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swans-and-cygnets https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qptPaOcpcV6ZQPtnWQdGFQcqR9Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16293631515846122cdcfff.jpgSwans and Cygnets Swans and Cygnets https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/drying-time-for-the-hunting https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RJ0L2QSB7fsyfxIdVtfYTuR2G3c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13571669575e5edf2ec9fb5.jpgDrying time for the hunting Cormorant A Cormorant dries its wings in the low winter sun after its underwater dive. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/peregrine-falcon-falco-peregrinus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tUy2l3pJX4CQnaPQ8ZRYXKh0nP4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_56374671461f1e862c4715.jpgPeregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Beautiful barred plumage of a Peregrine Falcon! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo44815000.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WbJeBDSoxxmAxI01obQEHXRbtsA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_42249342961f1e99f8d91a.jpgUp, Up and Away! - Peregrine Falcon - 2 of 4 A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) launches from a high cliff-top on the Antrim coast. Peregrine Falcons are amazing raptors capable of the highest speed of any animal in the world reaching speeds over 200mph in a stoop diving to catch its prey. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rabbit-in-long-grass-broad https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qM_3JIZEUXt7FtzzTucs3v_zq2A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_280008275b82b5714979d.jpgRabbit in long grass, Broad Water, Moira, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mussenden-temple-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LHCzKfWxAtYiVeSdWaDunKxz89Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17013908845866a89fa9ac6.jpgMussenden Temple at sunset https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/walking-on-broad-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-r78P_7G1P3FLV3B0EBYrXY-CoI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6162809515b983ee378fc2.jpgWalking On Broad Water A stunning location for a walk with beautiful countryside views is along the Broad Water towpath between Moira and Aghalee, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pleased-to-meet-you-red https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ujv5Pw4Ad6c1G0blj5dJ9QZfJok=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18356102945e5ee6e99803d.jpgPleased to meet you! - Red Kite (Milvus milvus) What a privilege to see this beautiful bird of prey for the first time. The Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is subject to a long running conservation project. Photographed in County Wicklow, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hazy-summer-evening-skyscape https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5D6JfQ6lRmjABlHme58xDKYuNlk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18118185095b40fdd466116.jpgHazy Summer Evening Skyscape Looking over the nettles and hedge beyond the wind turbine to Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/framed-skyscape-at-hillsborough-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RA3KFHqElpjNx3iBAo_QKxYQuEw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13868253605e5ee30da00ae.jpgFramed Skyscape at Hillsborough Lake A beautiful summer evening at Hillsborough Forest in County Down., N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dipper-cinclus-cinclus-on-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EA44QzbFFiX3ozPHj2kgwpsOV-Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14198637095e5edf1a6ad53.jpgDipper (Cinclus cinclus) on River Maine, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/murlough-beach-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t2BCml0gISRf2N53tpn1EBwTj6c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9741303845a13490d67d9c.jpgMurlough Beach, County Down. Murlough Beach, between Dundrum and Newcastle in County Down provides great views of the Mourne Mountains. It's a great location for a walk at any time of the year. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo37947062.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aflYdl8-FDxocWZv-XpjpuYtzHY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1822962535cad157a901f0.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Courtship Ritual 1 Great Crested Grebes, these elegant waterbirds with ornate head plumes perform their courtship ritual. Tilting their heads back and forth and mirroring each other. Photographed on the shores of Lough Neagh at Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cloudy-day-at-st-johns https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dDsK4eW54ajdv0WIxLBK3F3BimY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4994269295c787c9b0e64f.jpgCloudy Day at St John's Point Thick mist and cloud started to break briefly over the lighthouse at St John's Point in County Down. It may look like snow but the wind had whipped sea foam upto onto the shore. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-the-shimna https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WLoltxjmKgAyQU2BwvPt1YC86Cg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17019481745fa862af9f0b5.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - The Shimna River The Shimna River runs through the autumnal coloured foliage in Tollymore Forest, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-squirrel-sitting-pretty-barnett https://photos.on-this.website/wm/21rVf-SfwVzyxHoKG3etrNjTdJ8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_786101435e5ee739c7b72.jpgGrey Squirrel sitting pretty - Barnett Demesne, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mallard-duck-at-waters-edge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/96rPsuueM9ZFOftuenqMlbcC0T4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13258956825c5cb76fc6046.jpgMallard Duck at waters edge https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bluebells-amongst-bluebells https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CbIZ48iemm8NvR9dQBanb4SIdtw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4793922885b11daf672456.jpgBluebells Amongst Bluebells https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-11 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GngZhWeVG8E9wuSDUZNAO4YcDuo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4301629465ef282d22aada.jpgSpring Garden Growth 11 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238890.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8_6flcJm8aalqdsdxFkxGX3sA_Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5438853505ef282ea9b31a.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 2 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/exiting-the-water-greylag-goose https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5JJlYdGY_DMTuEv8aBYIuv1Yr6U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_59559843061f1d909098f8.jpgExiting the water! - Greylag Goose 1 of 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kestrel-falco-tinnunculus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pFP84TaV3lnsHbjCOvMCEaKtvR8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_213434863761f1e6ee44040.jpgKestrel (Falco tinnunculus) Kestrels are not a very common sight in N.Ireland and when seen they are normally hovering high in the sky, I was fortunate to see this Kestrel perched at the top of a tree in the County Antrim hills. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/heron-amongst-the-reeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Fwg6e6PmdklU1BvOIee8IYqoR_g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_207592058459a8a8110464d.jpgHeron Amongst the Reeds Photographed at The Broadwater, between Moira and Aghalee in County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/happy-peaceful https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mS4ANqhzjogkYER76gWJNulXZRs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10940347445a4ac5259bee6.jpgHappy & Peaceful The waves gently lap the shore at Glenarm in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-in-winter-sun https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NH3BA-1dQ-LbyMtB7oCVI32iRcc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3582314595e5edf294c64a.jpgCormorant in Winter Sun Colourful reflections as a Cormorant dries its wings in the low winter sun. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/trees-in-stoneyford-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2AtQmOOOMqJGJ-BiYHmw2PhgdtU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12731417505e5ee3d593c2f.jpgTrees in Stoneyford Reservoir A beautiful skyscape as the sun sets and colours reflect on the water of Stoneyford reservoir, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-lined-snow-tunnel-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZvuKRmdAXsq5bhvLk5l55qmyj80=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20940150675aa994219377e.jpgTree-lined Snow Tunnel at Barnett Demesne A good place to shelter from the icy cold winds amongst the tree-lined pathway at Barnett Demesne in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/woodland-icm-abstract https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aEkwlFv8cQcEt5rSEn1cPzbqmk8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16321758995e5edf32dac69.jpgWoodland ICM Abstract https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-morning-on-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LGAjHjBSDIPwRwO9xSIWYc_jeN0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21421808355bdb7fb7a3890.jpgAutumn Morning on Lagan Towpath Bright sunny morning highlighting the lovely autumn colours along the Lagan towpath in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/slieve-donard-summit-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3VJQV_m_ydpHW6yTKPs_cVVJW44=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5261868815a039859b59fe.jpgSlieve Donard Summit - Mourne Mountains https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo33850057.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/plTMJDFU-ryjC2uhWAP5SNTwFB0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13476597925a4ab6de8561d.jpgMourne Countryside Great views over the lower Mourne countryside and Annalong Forest. Slieve Binnian's eastern slopes are seen in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-ardea-cinerea-flying https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4g5PV5n-VfzPMWBow6hCbzddC90=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13932481085e5ee6ea624a6.jpgGrey Heron (Ardea cinerea) flying low over the water of Lough Ne https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/train-passing-mussenden-temple https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AJo0czcejjyGOxC1KqtGLV7fZLA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17026129795aab0c50e3441.jpgTrain Passing Mussenden Temple A local train passes by the cliffs under Mussenden Temple. Photographed from Downhill beach. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-grebe-juvenile-enjoying-breakfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4rJR7Wfjy7SXdWWtCdf63-5pLeQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21434442259c2d83754392.jpgLittle Grebe & Juvenile enjoying breakfast! These very small waterbirds are fantastic swimmers dipping under the surface in hunt for food. I had the privilege to watch this adult and juvenile hunt for breakfast on the River Lagan. The adult was regularly catching small fish and passing them to a hungry youngster! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-reed-warbler https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LBOowdXxUq9TNIOQt63hYy47uRU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7764171815b6b5ed74f86e.jpgJuvenile Reed Warbler Through the thick bed of reeds I managed to catch a quick shot of this tiny bird, a juvenile Reed Warbler. Photographed at Oxford Island near Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/annalong-valley-shrouded-in-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QPV0cJwzEV5r-jsYvm15cyPuOss=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7035431565a3af85840f08.jpgAnnalong Valley Shrouded in Snow Great to see this beautiful rugged landscape in the Mourne Mountains with a dusting of snow. You can follow the Annalong River past the crags of Lower Cove and Upper Cove, to Slieve Beg and Slieve Commedagh at the head of the valley. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/waves-batter-the-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ciLAdEXUhIdvbND1BHSRcVZr6Jc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4870262015bc509cb3e66d.jpgWaves batter the Giants Causeway, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-lagan-towpath-near-lock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kisy7RrghE_USwr4UIiRZstUgnY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1577177012598e235888def.jpgKingfisher - Lagan Towpath near Lock Keepers Cottage, Belfast, N https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dramatic-skies-over-stoneyford-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c0VSzg-Oh2xBbQSyEGfWHtmbPZI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10954016845acbe2a7e5259.jpgDramatic Skies Over Stoneyford Reservoir https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/taking-a-break-kestrel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RUXk94_ltIq3OH1u8_CH8pReK3E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_32185063361f1e86397ef6.jpgTaking a break! - Kestrel A female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) takes a break from all the hovering! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-sky-at-sunset-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WcfuEcT6xQs0ew1y_c_iFkHh7c4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8885308855b7caff8c69d3.jpgRed sky at sunset, Stoneyford Reservoir, County Antrim, N.Ireland. Red sky at sunset, Stoneyford Reservoir, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swallow-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DDxdSDEQg1Vm5vbEOo4j0M4zfCk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15095226545b4298b89c7ba.jpgSwallow Portrait Swallows are very fast and agile in flight. They can be identified by their dark, glossy-blue backs, whitish pale underparts and long forked tail. On closer inspection you will notice red markings around the throat. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mournes-granite-monochrome https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QM4JGr_3RA0gj4ctQ_rntRgTU-g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11998145825e5ee48dd6f89.jpgMournes Granite Monochrome A black and white edit showing a line in Mournes granite rock leading the eye to Loughshannagh and Doan in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/view-from-pigeon-rock-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lLXdDubOtLHrb7BCZnZ2cc5fhFg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14782140575ae615d01ebe9.jpgView From Pigeon Rock Mountain Spelga Dam Reservoir in the Mourne Mountains seen on the left and Slieve Bearnagh seen in the distance far right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-portrait-of-strangford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/acZBruxZtWG0xGCZ7hHERiynVww=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7553312125abfad74df469.jpgA Portrait of Strangford Lough at Low Tide Follow the lines in the sand beyond the seaweed to local landmark, Scrabo Tower, on the hill overlooking Strangford Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-old-railway-station-poyntzpass https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q9R81vzeZXtuJTEoZIFS1mx4QKI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_865872989595593889ca83.jpgThe Old Railway Signal Box - Poyntzpass, County Armagh, N.Ireland. Built originally in 1862 and after restoration in 1984 by Northern Ireland Railways it is on the main Belfast-Dublin railway line. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/old-castle-ruins-crom-estate https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tYR6vHXzgqDecC-TSJlveb8Gswo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13745967995d3f411c83c86.jpgOld Castle Ruins - Crom Estate The old castle ruins against an evening sky backdrop. Photographed at Crom Estate, County Fermanagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rocky-mountain-western-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SRa1arPUtc6-c15HLwnq3ovRQKU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20154476915c26a022406c7.jpgRocky Mountain - Western Mournes Rocky Mountain in the western Mournes is easily accessed via the winding path from Leitrim Lodge. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/house-sparrow-female-in-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4n_EgScLu87wMYIuGbu1v0tBbUs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7513085195e5edf2c436e6.jpgHouse Sparrow (female) in Foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238899.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yaA6uSyxdZk5BCp3d4pthNnPSdU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8684422025ef282f201124.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 3 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rolling-waves-on-portstewart-strand https://photos.on-this.website/wm/isohdxOXKwaFJkvyYZ_pYEFrzQI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_25956196661f1e2548d007.jpgRolling Waves on Portstewart Strand Rolling waves break onto Strand beach below Mussenden Temple perched on the distant cliff-top. Photographed at Portstewart Strand, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-sky-at-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/40H8u48Tt8pL7aW6UjFq6KfAquI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7094353245e5ee3e02d59d.jpgRed Sky at Night Wonderful colours in the sky briefly before sunset. I stoppped to take this photo and used the electricity pylon as my focal point against the wonderful red sky. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-formations-slieve-donard-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RZjPls1PDMFbDlH8xV2p8pjZb_c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8412287885aa996cb0c00b.jpgIce Formations - Slieve Donard 2 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/an-evening-at-murlough-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d-jZWXNChe6Ul18sp0sZ-9rus7Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21282225355b42a28507e50.jpgAn Evening at Murlough Beach, Newcastle, County Down A great place for an evening stroll with wonderful views to the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dunnock-prunella-modularis-perched-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/viXJ4QMZQ-3A4BcYFDqNbj9bg94=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2326161825dd1b1ca922da.jpgDunnock (Prunella modularis), perched on bench Dunnock (Prunella modularis), a small brown and grey bird similar to a Sparrow, but asleeker bird with a thinner pointed bill. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/feeding-the-impatient-great-spotted https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-e12Q3umxOlWQ3AENfWOqIMlD7k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5756491515ef282f040245.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 1 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/i-hear-you-fallow-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PoDGpcFE3RQjgnB7RZ8YyqHCyJs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5504825315abac093ba01c.jpgI Hear You! - Fallow Deer A Fallow deer turns his head after hearing the clicking sound from my camera shutter! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-erithacus-rubecula-close-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BXIMI70jUsDKN8D2gfUZbi3oSUY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17925695715fc40ae10567b.jpgRobin (Erithacus rubecula) close-up When this little inquisitive Robin moved closer and closer I didn't pass on the opportunity to capture some beautiful feather detail. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bunnyhop-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rkDdctZZAKECxu54d5dJl6nFvDg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2566841895dd1b1d3e3f00.jpgBunnyhop! - Rathlin One of the mnay Rabbits and Hares to be found on Rathlin Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-14 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Rn2DEZ25b_PUDVycxjTD0K80l-o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11288280925ef282d46b952.jpgSpring Garden Growth 14 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/moody-skies-over-ballycopeland-windmill https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HoK30SKXvYKbJ3GDopNVHO1sk48=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19778589405e5ee30931fdd.jpgMoody skies over Ballycopeland Windmill Great cloud formations over Ballycopeland Windmill near Millisle in County Down, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo42106323.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZyYaGcM_d233-d8spWGQ4KzPDBY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19489604225fc40add3f9b2.jpgGreat White Egret - Portmore Lough - 6 of 6 Great to see a relatively rare bird to these shores, a Great White Egret (Ardea alba), at Portmore Lough today. According to the RSPB website there are only 35 winter visitors of this species to the UK. It's about the size of a Grey Heron and twice the size of the similar and more abundant Little Egret. It differs from a Little Egret by having a yellow bill rather than black and it has black legs and feet whereas the Little Egret hasyellow feet. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-reflections-at-duncans-dam https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5o6-qoxQzq_6klVd84u1NCmouZ8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18272744575dd1b4f656d68.jpgAutumn Reflections at Duncan's Dam Morning light shows off the autumn colours in the trees and reflected in the reservoir at the regenerated Duncan's Dam in Lisburn, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-rugged-mournes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BAIXv7KLgI5mnNYS-H9JgYNrkiY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9528696225c479db08a464.jpgThe Rugged Mournes Overlooking granite boulders on Slieve Corragh to the rugged slopes Slieve Bearnagh in the Mourne Mountains. Ben Crom reservoir on left and Hare's Gap, col between Bearnagh and Slievenaglogh on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/passing-of-time-over-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FmS-xD-CyLzmlwVbgdE8SEVqnUM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10595970935abfad73d4e18.jpgPassing of time over Strangford Lough A long exposure photo of Strangford Lough at low tide. The prominent tower on the hill is local landmark Scrabo Tower. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/contours-of-doan-and-slieve https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cOtZ8gIxkzJ8BZoBbnDv8BO6U-Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19891443485e5ee0f82084f.jpgContours of Doan and Slieve Binnian - Mourne Mountains Early morning sunlight helps show the outline contours of Doan Mountain in the midground with the mass of Slieve Binnian in the background. Note the tors of Binnian North Tor on the left and Binnian summit tor on the right. Wee Binnian can be seen on the far right. Photographed from the frosted summit of Slieve Loughshannagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mallard-duck-ducklings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Sf9govCRnMnWkhevB2B2aPGAUZw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10604139345b11db6e77a20.jpgMallard Duck & Ducklings https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-over-strangford-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hJicYzkyuPTv45s0NfwtIIwLqhg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17020703645af4c8b1d7ecc.jpgSkyscape Over Strangford Lough Photographed from near Mahee Island in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/shrouded-waterfall-glenariff-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gQwn5En1tMSDgaZIENfNMRAE5B8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2063777809594990732948a.jpgShrouded Waterfall - Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim. A stunning series of waterfalls can be enjoyed along a purpose-built walkway in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Glenariff is one of the beautiful 9 Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/belfast-city-hall-christmas-2016 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ILvjFXSsD8YW5lReSa0L3t4-zGw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1238350485585d503e5054f.jpgBelfast City Hall - Christmas 2016 Belfast City Hall lit up for Christmas with a Christmas Continental Market within its grounds. Captured here with a passing Citybus. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-7 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cXlksObAJMeGeQH2SItSGwxf64w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_117663045ef282cf2b4e9.jpgSpring Garden Growth 7 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/singing-loud-and-proud https://photos.on-this.website/wm/n3CABjtQyP7RGj-nTavsLbyjbWc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20549491485c6358a544285.jpgSinging Loud and Proud! This little Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) belies its tiny size and belts out a loud beautiful morning tune! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/looking-out-to-sea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kTn572W9R2ZERUI2G0ZMLTRvfc4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1216847611583c14b4e9094.jpgLooking out to sea Take a brief moment to relax and transport yourself to this scene and imagine listening to the sound of the waves gently lapping the shore, feel the sea-breeze on your face as you shield your eyes from the bright sun. Converted to black & white to enhance textures, layers and light. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-path-around-the-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DqicKq2M5GTmmV5GF0zhitFWRbM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7483934895b2c418c01b2c.jpgThe Path Around the Meadow A colourful scene and enjoyable walk around the meadow in Galgorm Wood in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-at-stoneyford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mRrnDRHaW0BRHjM7sKu5tGouTcw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1391673239588ddf4cce814.jpgSetting sun at Stoneyford The sun dips below the treeline at Stoneyford Reservoir. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/robin-erithacus-rubecula-in-autumnal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/E42UqA14KwVcADwOX-8NADVr7_8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9065384885fc40ad9b2dce.jpgRobin (Erithacus rubecula) in autumnal woodland https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sun-dips-below-horizon-beyond https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vXCd0XiygOrOuv41R-5n0t7mWWE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9189768385ae6156fc90af.jpgSun Dips Below Horizon Beyond Lough Neagh https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/waves-lapping-the-shore-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TPre_GGdobCulrAOk7tSWV0iIz8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8443946285b42a284334e7.jpgWaves lapping the Shore of Murlough Beach Lovely tones in the evening sky and the moon is out. Great place to unwind at the end of the day. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/low-tide-at-newcastle-beach https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ul1kgDEl7-NVc6N6XHKSn3eOl9k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17127509115b53872041b6a.jpgLow Tide at Newcastle Beach Out on the beach looking back over the seaweed towards the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-through-the-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/afNTdZMp4AG8MJpfmZjsg3YjeS4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18133963105cad156dbc7e5.jpgCormorant through the foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lagan-weir-belfast-nireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gM9KN6K-cW9qtCnAnnON1jG4YaQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3520016525999919542f90.jpgLagan Weir, Belfast, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fluffed-robin-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HVkC6gnwEeEImdSAbHlK9QdoVBs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6148735745a613e7971bfc.jpgFluffed Robin in Winter This Robin must be have been feeling the cold as its feathers are fluffed to trap air to help insulate it. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-skyscape-sky-road-connemara https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zoirySW29rHZq5A1SCvLwp24Mh4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19195631285932fc30adad3.jpgSunset Skyscape, Sky Road, Connemara, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/overflowing-silent-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LNOAmlwhrALpNvuH-mSQjmwBUDM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16139075785c8ebf65d1d50.jpgOverflowing Silent Valley After heavy rain the overflow at Silent Valley Reservoir in the Mourne Mountains is put to good use. Slievenaglogh mountain is seen opposite. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/donaghadee-lighthouse-in-bw-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BRrmV2eL1KziBt955CT_Vl7EZ_s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1974007909596db8d1388d9.jpgDonaghadee Lighthouse in B&W, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tit-in-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/63VH0_JbopIUWuklo4VQ8OYY2iw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10149006135e5ee6ec24942.jpgBlue Tit in foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sundown-at-bayshore-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CTALwMZN1Idj2FiZS8DBbKZvtaA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11983542705b7720a1f2099.jpgSundown at Bayshore, Lough Neagh, County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-evening-at-minnowburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kQ2AsAeehq5625xPWSRlLqgL6t8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_206832502459e534fdc86d2.jpgAutumn Evening at Minnowburn Glorious warm light bathes the trees from the setting sun. The strong winds have blown the branches to create a sense of motion in the image. Love autumn! Photographed near Terrace Hill Gardens at Minnowburn, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mystical-dark-hedges-county-antrim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uVN25BaVobCyeVCrvMdgoDxLKiQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4004359825973396c8d082.jpgMystical Dark Hedges, County Antrim, N.Ireland. Captured in early morning mist is The Dark Hedges, aka The Kings Road to tv's Game of Thrones fans. This old road near Armoy in County Antrim is usually now thronged with tourists at all times of the day. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/dramatic-skies-over-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/U_n4KKCa56LQB_bOwpJAfieYu44=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12164454595e5ee3e33b10c.jpgDramatic skies over Lough Neagh Sunlight streams though the thick clouds at the end of day to light up Lough Neagh. Photographed near Dundrod in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/boyeeghter-bay-county-donegal-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qNuSDpIIWj0MfAw5cUSGYtJftXo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17646267115dd1ad91d5b05.jpgBoyeeghter Bay, County Donegal, Ireland. The beautiful Irish coastline at Boyeeghter Bay off Melmore Head , County Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/waterfall-walkway-glenariff-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4rXLC_M5mJdyXI7h4t3ptanRwq4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10899698145949907053eb7.jpgWaterfall Walkway - Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim. A stunning series of waterfalls can be enjoyed along a purpose-built walkway in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Glenariff is one of the beautiful 9 Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/run-run-little-grebe https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L4njDjS74OgWfSDTbP9yI6s3Gss=/fwc/1643210322/27848_201149310759beebcdce8de.jpgRun, Run, Little Grebe! This Little Grebe got a fright when an otter came close by. Fly, run, just flee! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-ardea-cinerea-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vJOcR6Dlde1-7BMkPa3fFcFqAD4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5525957995e5ee6e73886b.jpgGrey Heron (Ardea cinerea) on the Lagan Riverbank https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/reap-what-you-sow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ngPb5DpXlXykOMrBBYDwhdgXeMo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7902204455e5ee30b04198.jpgReap What You Sow Warm evening sunlight falls over a freshly reaped field of barley and now ready to be harvested. Photographed near Moira in COunty Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-crested-grebes-and-chicks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YVhxZoaV45Amv7lvqCzymHYd6K8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_114198365dd1b1e316214.jpgGreat Crested Grebes and Chicks Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) family with chick traveling on the back of the adult and another chick travelling closely. The chicks are distinctive as their heads are striped black and white until they reach adulthood. Photographed on Lough Neagh at Oxford Island, County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-in-flight-along https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eC37Km1y5EvP1DBxItnxWNtAZH4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12518430055ef283079077a.jpgGrey Heron in flight along the riverbank https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-mountains-giveth-and-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/10l-mzY3-M7ZHgY4UNrEb5raXn4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13540678935c3e5ea4dc8fc.jpgThe mountains giveth and the mountains taketh away... Overlooking Hares Gap to Slieve Bernagh in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-by-the-coast-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fAQNMgqUIAP4pfHd-Pa6EplHgwI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_72898233761f1e86106433.jpgStonechat by the coast - 2 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-ardea-cinerea-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hOKrbndiUX00fR_jKPA2Y6yVLe0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20243950775e5ee6ed53135.jpgGrey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in flight over Lough Neagh, Oxford Is https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-hungry-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t_ho5YRWNww0jhsyRcXFbqdyO2E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6814488495fc40ad80e32a.jpgThe Hungry Heron! A Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) catches his breakfast along the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29770456.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wnnsTD0qtV9kNfjVXvQ4FYYk008=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2130663680583c15be7ca70.jpgSnowcapped Mournes This shot was taken on a bright, cold, crisp, winter day in the Mourne Mountains. Shot from the snowline on Doan mountain, the view from left to right includes the snowcapped summits of Slieve Commedagh, Slieve Donard (Northern Ireland's highest point at 850m)and Slieve Lamagan. This photo has previously featured on UTV News. Doan at 593m may not be one of the highest mountains but it does offer some of the best views in the Mournes! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/backlit-autumn-woodland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7XQcfmcxHHiGccKRLQdiDor5viI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5430801305dd1b4ed0b798.jpgBacklit Autumn Woodland I love the colours and vibrancy of this autumn scene. It's chaotic and yet I'm still drawn into it. Photographed in Barnett Demesne in South Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/powerscourt-waterfall-county-wicklow-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kUL59fqHKG5fcl9qlGXtA7djjfQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4136863225e5ee2317d9e3.jpgPowerscourt Waterfall, County Wicklow, Ireland. Great flow of water during Storm Dennis at Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland's Highest Waterfall at 121m. near Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/park-life-coot-stretching https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4-sbz76y743KCtktyNob0fRttag=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1778697745ef282d9a29fd.jpgPark Life - Coot stretching https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kinbane-castle-headland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8PBKB6Qzn2Rer4byRznRnLs6v3Y=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15702062655b0de86c99ebf.jpgKinbane Castle Headland The stunning view looking back towards Kinbane Castle ruins from the end of the peninsula. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/above-the-reeds-marsh-harrier https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yrUXjlDvcsr5bLhvlek5GkVFm7w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_129967687261f1e6f20ed77.jpgAbove the reeds! - Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rugged-bearnagh-to-doan-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/staSKKEjC9rpR-47IANrDDlqQC8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11481567905d24fd9fe6c52.jpgRugged Bearnagh to Doan in early morning light, Mourne Mountains The early morning clouds lift to reveal Doan Mountain in sunshine and Silent Valley Reservoir flanked by the granite tors on the summit of Slieve Bearnagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-treeline-barnett-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-vi1v3mLEinBur2PyZZ1UE1aJoM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14618909865dd1b4e911799.jpgAutumn Treeline - Barnett Demesne A wonderful array of autumn colours amongst this treeline in Barnett Demesne in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/colourful-blue-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VzQwuLPka53a4t0M0yehXaxOzBA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21270896055c620719aea52.jpgColourful Blue Tit Love the vibrant blue colour on this Blue Tit's head. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-fledgling-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ArfbdI-Wjw0NoXW7785h8OCcH84=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20451576025ef282f89f586.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker Fledgling 3 of 8 Recently I was fortunate and privileged to witness a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker fledge its nest. What a wonderful moment in nature! It flew and landed on a nearby old rotten tree and it was well camoflaged against this background. They have all flown the nest now, with at least 3 fledglings which is great news! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-busy-parent-great-spotted https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cV08HVSMG3oJfSuOK2m1erFGRx4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11054645645ef282e9df71b.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fallow-deer-in-spotlight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VZCXtUdAv0b-wQYM8bxk26_uQaM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3346479045c5cb76e23f4f.jpgFallow Deer in spotlight A shaft of sunlight falls perfectly on the Fallow Deer with a tree in shadow in the background. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/elegant-gliding-swan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9SEg-jtgqp601354VniUJ4qRKnk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7203640215af252196926f.jpgElegant Gliding Swan This Mute Swan is so elegant on the surface but under the surface it was working hard as it sped across the lake. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fishing-boats-on-doolough-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FbfYXP851akRMPNozrARIT6idzQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_178828595159373d280e06f.jpgFishing Boats on Doolough, County Mayo, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/countryside-of-the-ards-peninsula https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ywv1NK4hCB2cRYTdjfZ1VtDahL0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2911254905abfad727387a.jpgCountryside of the Ards Peninsula Photographed near the southern end of Ards peninsula near Portaferry. Beyond the rolling hills and fields you can see Strangford Lough. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/irelands-most-southerly-point-mizen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TkBC-GSfvc44Ymy7xYJyffpta7w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7861207005cf04cba3144f.jpgIreland's Most Southerly Point - Mizen Head, County Cork, Irelan https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sand-dunes-of-murlough-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uTRCG_II-tJETfdVtAC_0LzgfZM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21229700475a13490f16f9f.jpgSand Dunes of Murlough, County Down Looking from the sand dunes at Murlough Beach, between Dundrum and Newcastle in County Down. Great views of the Mourne Mountains in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/waves-on-the-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eo2nV7nvApbaDq0xjRl4FXEP-Nk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1103932185bc509ce6e415.jpgWaves on the Giants Causeway, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/gully-on-eagle-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BMSgBqQbfkt2AY7Rw31JGefxE3Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15083842545aaede946d413.jpgGully on Eagle Mountain Viewing to Slieve Binnian in the distance from a gully on the East Face of Eagle Mountain in the Mournes, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kelp-house-church-bay-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m59TNIjkTtAhpeo63U-mSHEdmoQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10562949315dd1b1d0b2314.jpgKelp House, Church Bay, Rathlin Island The old ruins of the Kelp House reflected in the waters of Church Bay on Rathlin Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-over-belfast-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kG33nM7FXhyk_tqhkf1ccBDs9kE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13600199759bc4e649f824.jpgSkyscape over Belfast Hills A dramatic skyscape over the treeline of the Belfast hills. Malone House, the white building on the left, is clearly visible in front of Divis Mountain, Belfast's highest point. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-grebe-in-winter-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lm4Lw7eDUy_g7NPYzuNW88kurOI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10377468665e5edf1b70d0b.jpgLittle Grebe in winter light Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), known commonly as a Dabchick, is a small diving bird. Seen here on the River Lagan in bright winter sunshine. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pheasant-in-sunlight-3-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DVPCIOG8wmfDoiMvnJwUW8P3y00=/fwc/1643210322/27848_61333775761f1dc088015f.jpgPheasant in sunlight - 3 of 10 A beautiful Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in lush green foliage shows off its wonderful colours in the sunlight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/female-chaffinch-in-autumn-foliage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A_YI4eDng4U7D5jF98Q1I-6shjc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15896722455fc40adb93581.jpgFemale Chaffinch in autumn foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-kites-silhouetted-in-front https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JIeVspCWN-hpgVveMErQfVvEpPI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_176906375761f1e869634c8.jpgRed Kites silhouetted in front of Hen Mountain A large number of Red Kite (Milvus milvus) circle and swoop in the sky in the Mourne Mountains area. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397171.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QQz4VTjI7Vzprj6TiU0rjJIkUeQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13255995755ce1151b43f55.jpgGrey Heron Fishing on River Maine A Grey Heron catches a fish in the River Maine in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lighting-up-the-sky-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0L5ivBIo8tbrVzJO7wkc_RhH23E=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4887951695b7caff7d3b09.jpgLighting up the sky at sunset, Stoneyford Reservoir, County Antr https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ready-to-duel-red-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uQv_p5LetQDVLuGdaxRXYKWeuHc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_80541099161f1e3ec7245b.jpgReady to Duel! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/nightswimming-on-stoneyford-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/drEqb8wPzpVasgtxfDzv0mLMdYA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4052652805e5ee3e554351.jpgNightswimming on Stoneyford Reservoir These ducks enjoy a final swim after the sun has set over Stoneyford Reservoir in County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ross-castle-killarney-county-kerry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IG_qIvjVKlYHkjD9GMSHi2Iajo8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7859442655cf04cb5728b2.jpgRoss Castle, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. This beautiful 15th century castle is on lower Lough Leane in Killarney in County Kerry. I have it on good authority that this is the most photographed castle in all of Ireland! Situated in the stunning Killarney National Park, a popular destination for tourists, it could well be. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cloud-topped-slieve-binnian https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pOKmzZ1M2mvbqPL8GkjhSF3wkkQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6873297005aa9990bb44ca.jpgCloud-topped Slieve Binnian Beautiful views over the Mournes countryside, Crocknafeola Wood, Slievenaglogh to the cloud-topped Slieve Binnian. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/weather-for-tufted-ducks https://photos.on-this.website/wm/an238yF7hXstjbapimCxrFbW9PI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_83049165ef282bd36660.jpgWeather for Tufted Ducks! A pair of Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) carry on regardless in the rain. Photographed at the Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/squabbling-shelducks-3-of-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RiETyOWQD8--wCgK5PkgVopu1Zo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_141351087461f1e86756b0c.jpgSquabbling Shelducks! - 3 of 3 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hexagonal-stairway-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SkcZhMTo4XhkSWkeDqumwmAhAXI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21274415275bc509cd68fc2.jpgHexagonal Stairway - Giants Causeway Hexagonal basalt columns leading the eye to the summit of the headland overlooking The Giants Causeway, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/great-spotted-woodpecker-collecting-insects https://photos.on-this.website/wm/55gCtHmyGPVmrpd4aNPT9IHtE5o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20387539785ef282e85350a.jpgGreat Spotted Woodpecker collecting insects for offspring https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glenariff-waterfall-glenariff-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lbzAHIXwRkzYF52DwU0_j1W_vDA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20976596235949906eaa57a.jpgGlenariff Waterfall - Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim. A stunning series of waterfalls can be enjoyed along a purpose-built walkway in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Glenariff is one of the beautiful 9 Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/terrace-hill-garden-minnowburn-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4AQj6QIKPIPfvoW6HwKcE7PzrfM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13497289515e5ee3d8963c6.jpgTerrace HIll Garden, Minnowburn, Belfast. Terrace Hill Garden, overlooking the Belfast Hills at Minnowburn, in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-the-solar-panels https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QfyTyYmW2Ia2S0tJNLLLQkfRxXA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15634312675e5ee3e24e26f.jpgSunset Over the Solar Panels https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/river-shimna-in-full-flow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rve0lh6joL4TMC4v1cc4eHf5JI4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13754596745bdf6a90af400.jpgRiver Shimna in Full Flow Following heavy rain the River Shimna has swelled and roars down through Tollymore Forest Park, seen here under a wooden footbridge. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/musseden-temple-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7KnYVRlTa19aK8s9kHTqhmhH0B0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6882737925866a87711796.jpgMussenden Temple Reflection Mussenden Temple perched on a cliff-face is seen here reflected on Downhill strand beach. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/malone-house-in-the-belfast https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4gKr4CPJL6W6XgMaOwchHka5QMQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_26733587159bc4e65aa0ab.jpgMalone House in the Belfast Hills. Malone House, near Shaws Bridge in Belfast, with Divis Mountain and Black Mountain in background. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/airing-its-wings-buzzard-buteo https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VgVCbNhTG48jEsQ-Io7Ab0qlcQA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6694630161f1e6f9020ed.jpgAiring its wings - Buzzard (Buteo buteo) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/purple-flowering-lupin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c6zU1_ZLKR4xkH8Qul2Hc7rMyKQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11291669225dd1b1c1b832b.jpgPurple Flowering Lupin Beauty in nature. The beautiful purple flowers of Lupin in close up. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lighting-the-annalong-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t8fiBBxTvB5YI_YoY8Bhn5e1YB4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1760635055a30714a9ae84.jpgLighting the Annalong Valley Finally the clouds broke and shone bright sunlight up the Annalong Valley in the Mourne Mountains. The Annalong River can be seen snaking its way down through the valley. Slieve Commedagh, Northern Ireland's second highest mountain, is at the head of the valley, with Slieve Beg and Cove Mountain coming into closer view. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sedge-warbler-oxford-island-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/l0hZ75-wweUg9RHeA4AOSDbalTg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_141176414161f1e3e652d16.jpgSedge Warbler - Oxford Island - 3 of 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/butterfly-bonanza https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ESBnvy9yk8WurGmbbFbdRWvgsFA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20198580165dd1b1cbb1818.jpgButterfly Bonanza! A record 4 butterflies in one photo for me! A Ringlet, 2 Small Heath and a Large Heath. Photographed at Portmore Lough near Lough Neagh in County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-rising-slopes-of-doan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gpS4sWn82EmPsJnSCVilelEZ7nM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19386312875b661b5044fd3.jpgThe Rising Slopes of Doan - Mourne Mountains Lush green growth of summer on the rising slopes of Doan mountain can be seen surrounding Lough Shannagh. Slieve Donard in seen in the distance back left. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-duncans-dam https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_KxQt4QrMPj81DvGc78zTqKLh7c=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1952061320583c043d1fb7f.jpgAutumn at Duncans Dam Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year with the variety of ever-changing colours and soft low light. It makes any excursion outdoors, especially woodland walks, enjoyable. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/treecreeper-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TAKgakjg8nLULuA7zemfinnumBM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19020249695c787d3a6bd1b.jpgTreecreeper Portrait The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) is a small bird often seen circling tree trunks from bottom to top in the hunt for insects in the bark. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-from-slemish https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zhCdztOoogU1AzSta1y7HIkS18U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_105005681058741d2561adc.jpgSunset from Slemish I took this from the lower slopes of Slemish Mountain in County Antrim. Slemish is a very distinctive mountain when seen from a distance as it is so isolated. It therefore offers a great view of the surrounding countryside. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-wagtail-rock-hopping https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YQINC4xuK-SsuMyfGPermhE6EU4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9436023285cfe5424df126.jpgGrey Wagtail rock hopping! Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) flitting from one rock to another. They are very fast in flight and appear to leap from rock to rock. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rainbow-at-scrabo-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4RUJiqDMqn83tPB6Z5AQ9hAwoUA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_34713731158c70e356773f.jpgRainbow at Scrabo Tower A beautiful spring day breaks the dark clouds over County Down. A rainbow appears to fall near Scrabo as seen from fields outside Comber. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumns-here https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L7hXjQF3gKqpvJrXwwZgmeKukd8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_68592177559e535029b80f.jpgAutumn's Here! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tree-sparrow-passer-montanus-amongst https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dOaUIOGBodiuN2PX0iWvSBpAFho=/fwc/1643210322/27848_904470045e5edf1578688.jpgTree Sparrow (Passer montanus) amongst the foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/following-the-wall-through-narnia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S-VSXkT8C3-9lgZjSbhPBAkYNfo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14856813345a4ab6d3898a6.jpgFollowing the Wall Through Narnia! The Mourne Mountains are said to have inspired CS Lewis to create his magical kingdom of Narnia. On days like this I can see why! Icy cold, but not a breathe of wind and a setting sun behind clouds made this landscape spectacular. The Mourne Wall leads the eye directly to Doan Mountain. To the right Loughshannagh and the mountain ridge leading to Slieve Muck. Further right is Spelga Dam reservoir. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-egret-egretta-garzetta-preparing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UYpf70ULl7Dllx1_XfI77sP9_Ds=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2700092615fc40adf7c7fd.jpgLittle Egret (Egretta garzetta) preparing to land https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/female-mallard-2-ducklings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ukXUwzsc9aahi6KkLnr_GXEsW-A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9778428845dd1b1dd2537d.jpgFemale Mallard & 2 Ducklings https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/black-headed-gull-winter-plumage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qBgzBePUr20s06EtR7tqF_k4H-o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20378427685c5cb76ac483c.jpgBlack-headed gull (winter plumage) in flight https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/goldfinch-carduelis-carduelis-on-shrub https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JoNA7Ojqm26bwAb2vKDAH_K1ab0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11132883525b9eb23bddcca.jpgGoldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on shrub One of the most colourful garden birds with its bright red face and yellow and black wing markings https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spot-the-treecreeper https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ao4ui7sCXvB1tePeMJoVMo3uVgs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7232440845c0075f7012d0.jpgSpot the Treecreeper! Not the green foliage, but the little bird scurrying around the tree trunk! The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris) is well camouflaged against the bark of the tree trunk. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/preparing-to-land-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zjq1nS7WHbSlJTVq7smGi_BIYAA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20443423735e5edf1679d26.jpgPreparing to land! - Grey Heron https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/shedding-leaves-in-barnett-demesne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jst4wls2SqPWV1hEqIjeLm6WV3Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21458664725dd1b4ef4bf4c.jpgShedding Leaves in Barnett Demesne Beautiful autumn colours aa the trees shed their leaves in Barnett Demesne in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-admiral-butterfly-underwing-and https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lDSeEr9w7ue03G2WTuLr2l1t1VM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1316554165b983ec48b228.jpgRed Admiral Butterfly - underwing and upperwing https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/female-tufted-duck-aythya-fuligula https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ni7yRyqMwv1tNJ4XbjH_ZxTbBFg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1289920785ef282c41be00.jpgFemale Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) wingflap https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/binnian-north-tor-in-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HXbr8dH63yw7nJTq0pIC_lGSuwQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10202238385a3af85aa2995.jpgBinnian North Tor in Winter The large granite tors on Binnian look other-worldly when snow and ice hits. Its amazing that even after a covering of snow large parts of the new man-make trail over Slieve Binnian are clearly visible and easy to follow. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-cygnets-under-the-wing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G8Bb9P8lfzyD-tutsTkOUFAN3ME=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1976401535ce115dfaec0f.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Under the wing 1 Mute Swan Cygnets under the wing for the security, warmth, protection, love and cosiness. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lightshow-over-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TkrGZmw2GLIFzOGsZDseoGpEa4w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_135373349958668e609f15e.jpgLightshow over Ben Crom Amazing lightshow of sun bursting through clouds and illuminating Ben Crom summit and the lower slopes of Slieve Bearnagh in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/red-deer-on-a-winters https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8AVBiYq6rkNxgI_eHfuLh31skAw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10810299865a4abc554ac62.jpgRed Deer on a winters morning A red deer stag and hind at first light on a winter morning. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/black-headed-gull-landing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hLYCdqW4sWUVKB9hW_0TBxKhqJ4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16767544695b11db64385bb.jpgBlack-headed Gull Landing https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/reflection-at-duncans-dam-lisburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j5eXWS8JT4tqu0UC3KvCgRzlaBM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16026774955a1f060ea6981.jpgReflection at Duncan's Dam, Lisburn. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/summer-solstice-on-divis-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/g728IqwIBGOWIrqQojCQ3NIJU50=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21263675305b2c418aac8e9.jpgSummer Solstice on Divis Mountain To mark the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, I headed to the highest point in the Belfast hills, Divis Mountain, for sunset. It was breezy on the summit and the wind buffeted the bog cotton and tall grasses. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/backlit-grey-squirrel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oYuXzwHruSxlb9r6VLhyv820vfc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14348177675bd4e748e7320.jpgBacklit Grey Squirrel This Grey Squirrel was enjoying an evening snack sat on top of a post in Barnett Demesne, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/fair-head-headland-from-pans https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jFLV3HRVEPLGRWpvNyN4bqaYDoU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8060290025b8a9d2849cb3.jpgFair Head headland from Pans Rock Fair Head, the most northerly point in Northern Ireland, seen from Pans Rock, Ballycastle, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/watching-over-the-reedbed https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d0VKBbz6n16M1rWoBv2wUfp06mI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18482488395cad156fa420b.jpgWatching over the reedbed The watchtower sits high above the reedbed at Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238893.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qvqeabOOgPJBm46-mxTPdY5cN2g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9952796995ef282ececd10.jpgThe Busy Parent - Great Spotted Woodpecker 5 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rocky-mountain-from-leitrim-lodge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cIbwMTTkPGFS_AM87ipakqDfquw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6181940125c26a0235e644.jpgRocky Mountain from Leitrim Lodge Rocky Mountain in the western Mournes is easily accessed via the winding path from Leitrim Lodge. A popular area for walkers and fellrunners. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/overlooking-hares-gap https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PFMXCBUlGZShWULAIwpK2aDztYU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_12428568635be8b3d0a3348.jpgOverlooking Hare's Gap Light streams through the clouds lighting up the lower slopes of Bearnagh and the end of Ben Crom reservoir in the Mourne mountains. Hare's Gap, a popular col giving access to the high Mournes, is seen bottom right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/squirrel-autumn-forage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-f0kAHhkCOoh7H59Yc3DNWfWaig=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14137911275a13483b86e9f.jpgSquirrel Autumn Forage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-robin-erithacus-rubecula-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i7uctaswxb27NCXM5f0_W1mYmmY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19852569005dd1b1dc0affe.jpgJuvenile Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in foliage https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/storm-clouds-over-giants-ring https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mrAT7a5S_tRGH413FSek4-sQqkA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_443180399587c244c8a707.jpgStorm clouds over Giants Ring, Belfast The Giant's Ring is a henge monument near Shaws Bridge, Belfast. It is thought to have been built around 2700bc and includes a circular earth enclosure nearly 200m in diameter with a Dolmen, stone burial chamber, in the centre. It is thought to have been a large ceremonial site. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo29785726.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AWReCzjzxOmscFsu5vHs8o28wnc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1494980111583e310e73f1a.jpgBusy Bee Busy Bee https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/banded-demoiselle-damselfly-female https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kJMioTBW2YTQMQ3wJrRph8PuLgQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7732351595b1d799b0a5ae.jpgBanded Demoiselle Damselfly - Female The Banded Demoiselle is larger than most damselflys but smaller than a dragonfly. It is fast and fluttering in flight when the 4 dark bands on its wings become visible. This is a female with metallic green body. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mussenden-temple https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F2Z3WMSGmT-TTNTPa8imJOEpkp4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19910560765866a8a38f1b1.jpgMussenden Temple https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/old-fishing-ruins-at-kinbane https://photos.on-this.website/wm/46ZBAJs4818bQ_XHoqu6eQFIATc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17308107615b0de86f6e9e9.jpgOld Fishing Ruins at Kinbane Head The remnants of an old fishery on the site of Kinbane Castle on the Antrim North Coast near Ballycastle. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cloud-inversion-at-slieve-meelbeg https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B2g18xuy4MDr9wQSgOCme9oFB_k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13896742605d191483daa48.jpgCloud Inversion at Slieve Meelbeg, Mourne Mountains. Viewing from the summit of Slieve Bearnagh most of the Mournes are under a blanket of early morning cloud. Slieve Meelbeg summit is visible peaking out of the clouds. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/male-chaffinch-fringilla-coelebs https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8Jbts6zCE0nHQnXctfwkdG_HWZM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8019569955c8ebe49c4383.jpgMale Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-in-flight-with-prey https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C8SrUCenxoCBkQFzsdQk5rM4u74=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6820515535c2d34efcef05.jpgKingfisher in flight with prey Another successful dive by this little Kingfisher. Great to watch this Kingfisher feeding along the Lagan towpath near Lock Keepers Cottage, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/woodland-abstract-icm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9NkrJiHz8OOZBpbtr5dop-MnLj8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13101917535e5edf31e50ce.jpgWoodland Abstract ICM Something a little different! There was beautiful light lighting up the woodland and I decided to use a technique, Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), to capture the colour tones and light of the surrounding woodland rather than the detail. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-red-bridge-lagan-towpath https://photos.on-this.website/wm/40Ag5fMx4WUsHdjiyB1HHeMff4w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_66203316259c821f9505c8.jpgThe Red Bridge, Lagan Towpath, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/doan-morning-sky https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xjQ1q-VSf0TuBK03JyNeX7yw64o=/fwc/1643210322/27848_161782321758ffb95640552.jpgDoan morning sky A beautiful colourful morning sky captured from Doan summit. Bearnagh on the left and Donard in cloud cover on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ice-quarry-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ng6w1S0c1AbXibn5rGu-zTWmVgE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11574753655aa996d199390.jpgIce Quarry - Mourne Mountains Get a sense of scale of the ice formations enroute to Slieve Donard. Notice the 2 hillwalkers at the foot of the quarry and 3 hillwalkers above. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo37947061.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/O6C18aCvWhxCeE0msoQwDJfHIwk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15718004775cad157972f95.jpgGreat Crested Grebe Courtship Ritual 2 Great Crested Grebes, these elegant waterbirds with ornate head plumes perform their courtship ritual. Tilting their heads back and forth and mirroring each other. Photographed on the shores of Lough Neagh at Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397187.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9SkXkTKl8GLNnSuWz5-cHi-ZeZY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15781304325ce115db1deb5.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Returning to the nest 3 Family of Mute Swan Cygnets returning to the nest after a long adventure. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/east-face-of-eagle-mountain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/teqtmwIjV2Ja7Afyb5qUMdT60No=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8908329595aaede971828f.jpgEast Face of Eagle Mountain - Mourne Mountains Steep buttresses and crags on the East Face of Eagle Mountain. Col on the right is Windy Gap. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swirls-to-sheep-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rYFGhvU58W0gYuuemsa-ZdxAgHE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20354059555c391d0b0ea07.jpgSwirls to Sheep Island Waves swirl and then recede from the rocks and sand beach at Ballintoy with Sheep Island in distance. Ballintoy, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/preparing-to-land-buzzard-buteo https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7-viYKYLZ00XUUu7p_oMDFQrUzI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16152686805fc40ae1cd4e6.jpgPreparing to land! - Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) Morning sunlight lights up the beautiful underside wings of a Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) as it lands. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-elusive-one-long-eared https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h_V7lxV06JeSTXm2PObmfjntDMk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20060772555ef282fdc15ce.jpgThe Elusive One! - Long-eared Owl After many hours and days of watching the Owlets the clever adult owl finally let its guard slip and I managed to catch a glimpse of this beautiful Long-eared owl. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/willow-warbler-phylloscopus-trochilus-with https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JwaSvPxGuhP0yTyrovcBAO79B_I=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20540092325dd1b1da15495.jpgWillow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) with snack! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/guns-island-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/euXF70rzyjkFoPdGNOGFHLng_oE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16520631795c787c99d503a.jpgGuns Island - County Down Guns Island, an uninhabited island, 200 yards from Ballyhornan beach on the east coast of County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/early-morning-on-the-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GVgkg4L9OCXDRCi2VZQXafiLkjg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_211985937359c2d7ba1c6b6.jpgEarly morning on the River Lagan, Lagan Valley Island. River Lagan as seen from Lagan Valley Island, home of the Island Arts Centre and Lisburn Civic Centre. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-spelga-dam https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tXVgLNBIWz4iptflTM_-4OFipSs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11059516505d24fd9ada337.jpgSunset Over Spelga Dam The sun sets over Spelga Dam reservoir in the Mourne Mountains. Viewed from the Mourne Wall on Carn Mountain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-on-a-snowy-winter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gQPe8CBGTD3n9wZlkteTP711-Ys=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16406699255a4ac1e2392b2.jpgSunrise on a snowy winter morning A bitter cold winter morning after a night of snowfall. I was making slow progress enroute to the Mourne Mountains when I decided to pull in and capture this shot of the sun rising above the treeline. Captured near Dundrum in County Down, Northern Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/woodland-autumn-tones https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iPOHeAxGHgFhFknUGdgjDPL8d1k=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16536480525bbe63d12370d.jpgWoodland Autumn Tones Bright sunlight shines and illuminates the rich colours in this woodland in Barnett Demesne, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/whipping-up-a-storm-at https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zuHDeSijK4YqGRIDsDzYNx5qWXY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7247024075aa99422d9c41.jpgWhipping up a storm at Barnett Demesne Icy cold weatherfront "Beast From the East" meets Storm Emma at Belfast's Barnett Demesne. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/standing-atop-the-giants-causeway https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bndyox8SRKbTH1n7ImpY-9YEdXE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5071652445bc509cf51a66.jpgStanding atop the Giants Causeway Warm evening light shines on the hexagonal basalt columns at The Giants Causeway in County Antrim, N.Ireland, https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-wildcamp-under-the-stars https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TzDQE5da7hd7NSltOYotE3bVAS0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_110042909061f1d75dc74a4.jpgWinter wildcamp under the stars! I took this photo a few years ago during an icy cold winter wildcamp in the Mourne mountains. It's not often you get to see the Milky Way and a bright starscape surrounding you. Glad I finally got round to processing this image! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/looking-swell-at-annalong-harbour https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-HNZh9TIjdZl-obEnXeBCCm1CDg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6267103715ace8498f3aa2.jpgLooking Swell at Annalong Harbour The power of the sea was evident today, Easter Monday, as the swell crashed against the small harbour in Annalong, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-cygnets-climbing-the-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u04fe2dsTvKJ_tjWPV1_VCmwhkM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19931730695ce115e7b5c54.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Climbing the nest 3 Cygnets returning to the nest after a short swim. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ebb-and-flow-at-boyeeghter https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sdYMSvCqs-R-P9w-qdWhIZb2O0s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5527793085dd1ad8b91113.jpgEbb and Flow at Boyeeghter Bay, County Donegal, Ireland The tide ebbs and flows at dusk at Boyeeghter Bay adjacent to Rosguill peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/let-it-rain-red-deer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mxn7dGMgt436V4ki1K9wlopeGvY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8713881565fc40ad733db2.jpgLet it rain! - Red Deer This powerful Red Deer stag holds his ground and herds his hinds in rain, hail or shine! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rainbow-over-sketrick-island https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ME_zYmEU2X3GvfEUlRzTbVxpiiw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_45856952858c70e3757ca1.jpgRainbow Over Sketrick Island After a dull grey morning the clouds finaly broke to give a glorious spring day in County Down. One of several rainbows captured this day! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/admiring-the-view-over-doolough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZfxgwvsUmKvmdYJWm8zSuwvuud4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1418419911593a490171c2d.jpgAdmiring the view over Doolough, County Mayo, Ireland. Great views over Doolough, with the Sheeffry Hills on the left and Ben Creggan on the right. Follow the winding Glenummera river in the valley to Tawnyard Lough. A wonderful rugged landscape! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spring-garden-growth-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DpxkOTQ2b0wGWIRcDxYgiAa4XPs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9553914975ef282cdb5201.jpgSpring Garden Growth 5 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/antrim-round-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kiQioYdS45g_KH3jAh-ThTdUrBE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1322183525b2c418d3a542.jpgAntrim Round Tower This is an impressive tall structure near Antrim town centre. It is 28m tall and was built around the 10th century. It was part of a monastic settlement and was likely used as a bell-tower. it is known locally as The Steeple and is on Steeple Road in Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mourne-countryside https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EZ4kJGK-shYKlEImuSvzmK1C3oo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_599374359583ce52738a08.jpgMourne Countryside Taken in late afternoon light enroute to Meelmore Lodge following a long walk in the high Mournes. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-catch-of-the-day https://photos.on-this.website/wm/K5JLA4FNyS2nx1Ul6jJrd59xFYo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3602421235a176fdf33299.jpgKingfisher Catch of the Day I captured this in fading light near the barge at Lock Keepers Cottage on Belfast's Lagan Towpath. The Kingfisher was sitting on top of the pipe eyeing its supper before pouncing! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/spotted-flycatcher-muscicapa-striata https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I7sepMm10Rj2mPbfGH2Zqmx_AGI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6336977185dd1b1db10ac7.jpgSpotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mute-swan-and-cygnets-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SB13Rs234-I_Y5pKSPbEG-hqAFw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3003894385afdf5344649e.jpgMute Swan and Cygnets in Nest How cute are these little cygnets?! I was lucky enough to capture this moment before they all nestled down again under the wings of their mother. I photographed this Mute Swan's nest on the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfisher-fish-supper https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T_SbvWQhq_kr6FCJvypLCMXp45Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_58815650659c2d839f40db.jpgKingfisher Fish Supper! I captured this in fading light near the barge at Lock Keepers Cottage. The Kingfisher was sitting on top of the pipe eyeing its supper before pouncing! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/pheasant-portraits-2-of-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZxFZT7V2AsS_hum7c2YTvAOd5Bg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_110892904861f1dc069cda7.jpgPheasant Portraits - 2 of 3 A few close-ups detailing the beautiful colourful plumage of a male Pheasant. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorants-on-watch-at-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/J5IoKGd3VLN2UN1BeaZON9F0h6g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5472573355ad52e2009c76.jpgCormorants on Watch at the Ecos Some Cormorants basking in the early morning sun and keeping a watch on proceedings at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wet-grassland-at-portmore-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lubXmmZlB-oK6MuWs82NDzK7kXM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10887738865c8ebe4d66d5c.jpgWet-grassland at Portmore Lough A beautiful area to unwind and relax is the RSPB nature reserve at Portmore Lough in SW County Antrim near the shores of Lough Neagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cobh-county-cork-ireland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iUwkM_nlNgrdNmwF9ef-8Ur4F68=/fwc/1643210322/27848_728555105cf04cbbcfe21.jpgCobh, County Cork, Ireland St Colman's Cathedral takes centre stage in the beautiful seaside town of Cobh in County Cork. The row of colourful houses gives it a picture postcard look. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-with-outstretched-wings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k01sWl6OLTcRAg4JIozeyqZ-B3M=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19158435155cad157458577.jpgCormorant with outstretched wings A familiar pose for a Cormorant, drying its wings as its feathers are not water-repellant. Photographed on the River Lagan. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/an-american-mink-in-ballymena https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N9iwSXilI6rWIctbeLbG9oPKoP4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18669183105cad15670bcd9.jpgAn American Mink in Ballymena! 2 Fantastic to watch an American Mink patrolling the riverbank of the River Maine in Ballymena, County Antrim. This semiaquatic mammal, similar to an otter or weasel, was constantly on the move before finally disappearing out of sight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-cygnets-returning-to-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k1D5ayhpixee_oD7M5SWPAr0jnQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1776749385ce115d90e26c.jpgSwan & Cygnets - Returning to the nest 5 Family of Mute Swan Cygnets returning to the nest after a long adventure. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blue-tailed-damselfly-love https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aTEbnkqfXls9B-e4r6AWMOZfIs0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14459523745dd1b1cdde9d8.jpgBlue-tailed Damselfly Love Two Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) in tandem. Photographed at Portmore Lough, near Lough Neagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/little-egret-fishing-in-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZgQFSDzsTf_RQ7hnPCWHJ6sl8yo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17494674355cfe54261c66a.jpgLittle Egret fishing in the shallows I shot through the foliage to capture this Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) fishing at low tide in the estuary. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/we-have-lift-off-cormorant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uHrpXPTPQvx8Ss14oeCToxYLgm4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17877507085e5ee6e638413.jpgWe have lift-off! - Cormorant Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) takes flight after fishing in River Lagan, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238900.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r1DcsbtkLCPoIc66rsAKuJzYXio=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20668717195ef282f2c48e5.jpgFeeding the impatient Great Spotted Woodpecker Chicks - 4 of 6 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo41238917.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iSM8qa2CuYGxMB1iShJsKTZBLYw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8972942885ef28300b9670.jpgHouse Martin in flight over shoreline - 2 of 3 These fast and agile fliers are a joy to watch and difficult to photograph! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-walk-in-tollymore https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0lqzLgwmdFQzZiiacJZnhDWlCFs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_122893296059ee89da368f0.jpgAutumn Walk in Tollymore Tollymore Forest Park in County Down is a wonderful place for a walk anytime of year, but especially in autumn. Here is a view along one of the many trails with the sign for Foley's Bridge in the foreground. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/soft-light-at-mount-stewart https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tFKE9KmgRvQIhxgCMXny-7o5LX4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_711090603589a63062a7af.jpgSoft light at Mount Stewart - County Down Mount Stewart, a 19th century house and garden, near Newtownards in County Down is maintained by The National Trust. A fantastic location for a relaxing stroll around the beautiful lake, seen here captured in beautiful soft winter light. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/strangford-lough-at-dusk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Y9kl3whrS9VrC43vacKz4jX4bUI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18448058035af4c8ad59900.jpgStrangford Lough at Dusk Photographed from near Mahee Island. Scrabo Tower can be seen on the hill in the distance far right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/evening-light-on-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uASAaEPoYHXSSvOik72ZTIvyG2A=/fwc/1643210322/27848_905649326593f1d2483b68.jpgEvening Light on Lough Neagh - Bartins' Bay, County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-relaxing-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B8p7digbfTNR5HcKUTkmZ0WrNX0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_9181641375fa862ac074c3.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - Relaxing in the Forest The River Shimna flows through the serenity of Tollymore Forest seen here in its autumnal cloak. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-foleys-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2wr5mGVWRlDkvUMWX5So8qx8tMI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2729073975fa862ad71ada.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - Foley's Bridge South Side Autumn colours surround Foley's Bridge in Tollymore Forest Park in County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sedge-warbler-oxford-island-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lJiA_bqJJSfeBSu4r8ZZcEnOmzU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_79460621061f1e3e706132.jpgSedge Warbler - Oxford Island - 1 of 4 https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/silent-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m2gwygZyjGdyfH-MkR1va0vzTVg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19707730725844a4e0e9c58.jpgSilent Valley Silent Valley Reservoir in the Mourne mountains supplies the majority of water to County Down and Belfast. Pictured in the foreground is the large overflow for ensuring the water doesn't overflow the dam. The reservoir is flanked by Slievenaglogh and Slieve Binnian mountains along its length and by Doan Mountain at the far end. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-sidelights-the-central https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r11SyunM-1rnVOEs0qtweWzWK_g=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1092019435d24fd9cedf03.jpgSetting Sun Sidelights the Central Mournes The setting sun casts light below the thick clouds over the central Mournes. Carn Mountain summit on left in bright sunshine and further light falling on Doan Mountain in the centre. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/bygone-thoroughfare-spelga-reservoir-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WYriPCvuAA0v9AKRkulB34EKdKo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_156281111594d578aa982e.jpgBygone Thoroughfare - Spelga Reservoir, County Down. An old road to Hilltown submerged after the building of Spelga Dam in the Mourne Mountains reappears due to low water levels in the Spelga reservoir. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-at-spelga-dam-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dHySBUrOMe20NLXpPxQb4gpK1Q0=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2053577965a5689ab67fa2.jpgSunrise at Spelga Dam Reservoir It was -4c when I arrived at Spelga Dam Reservoir in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. There was a heavy frost and ice was forming on parts of the reservoir. When the sun rose it tinted all the surrounding clouds to give a beautiful serene vista. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lines-in-the-sand-downhill https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8jKLon2RUCzkGv3p3ZnrxxtKLYw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1913911275aab0c55a7584.jpgLines in the Sand - Downhill Beach Lines in the Sand leading to Mussenden Temple, perched on the clifftop, obove Downhill beach. Located near Coleraine in County Londonderry, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/follow-the-leader-ducklings-and https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6NBOo2ez4KGdU20yIwx_6JKAcd4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3333215285b1d799f73f37.jpgFollow the Leader! - Ducklings and Mother These little ducklings follow their mother across the Broad Water, between Moira and Aghalee. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/binnian-north-tor-donard-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Oj2khjh7G9XYQYBde1nHWXuEtqk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14338679295a3af85cbfd85.jpgBinnian North Tor & Donard - Mourne Mountains Forced perspective - the nearby imposing granite tor at Slieve Binnian's North Tor summit appears to dwarf Slieve Donard, N.Ireland's highest summit, seen snowcapped in the far left of the photo. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mini-waterfall-glenariff-forest-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nidYnr_jnHGqVI6n3QftLJvJm1s=/fwc/1643210322/27848_206022855659499071a9f6f.jpgMini Waterfall - Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim. A stunning series of waterfalls can be enjoyed along a purpose-built walkway in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Glenariff is one of the beautiful 9 Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rathlin-island-sheep https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i-tybznWmvyxCJTAzYW7fHpEzoc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16194243825844a4ad85ece.jpgRathlin Island Sheep Rathlin Island sheep captured here right on a precipitous cliff face overlooking the Atlantic ocean. It pays to be surefooted in these conditions! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lonely-daffodil https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Nr3IZqVmVeZJAcvD_T0AT6LLLFo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_35215955158460269ae6f6.jpgLonely Daffodil Lonely Daffodil https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/river-cascade-at-kilbroney-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e08MqKcgNlJKg0qILWvBoiup2Xo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3142941675872c1ff09672.jpgRiver Cascade at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is home of the famous Cloughmore Stone, however it is a beautiful park to explore on many levels. I loved the lush green fauna surrounding the cascading waterfall in this part of Kilbroney Park. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lightshow-seen-from-slievenaglogh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/p0Ahi3_kVxtN_D6Jt-dlx1pdhPs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_35822623858668f141b912.jpgLightshow seen from Slievenaglogh Beautiful light streaming through clouds over Ben Crom summit and lower slopes of Slieve Bearnagh in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-light-at-trassey-track https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1GWjuDcLGiaGIgC6aqcuASKOlD8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18224479925be9f64b9cb68.jpgAutumn Light at Trassey Track Sunlight bathes the Mourne countryside as the summit of Slieve Meelmore is in cloud. Trassey Track, a popular access route into the Mournes, is seen running below the steep crags of Spellack. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wetnwild-in-wicklow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GbBefGXXPhMZyh80BLf38sc_FQg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14189407715e5ee233b8550.jpgWet'n'Wild in Wicklow! A roadtrip through the Wicklow mountains during Storm Dennis. Rugged, beautiful, very windy and very, very wet! Photographed near Sally Gap in County Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winding-road-to-fairhead-rathlin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AiC35CleJW7dCLGt3-lq6LNzsK8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10263198675dd1b1d5c6201.jpgWinding Road to Fairhead - Rathlin Standing on a quiet winding road on Rathlin Island looking south towards the cliffs of Fairhead, N.Ireland's most northerly mainland point. The distance to Fairhead is approximately 6 miles across the sea but it looks within touching distance on a clear day. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/misty-sunset-over-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/l9LzVBQrtRb11oh1PzFiK3JzenQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_842688545bb3c4208770c.jpgMisty sunset over County Down Hills https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/courting-ritual-1-of-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/17HxTQfQJAVUiBOI0XffnXtevss=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6159742975e5ee73f3ed93.jpgCourting Ritual 1 of 6 - Great Crested Grebes Wonderful to watch the courting rituals of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). These elegant waterbirds with ornate headplumes tilt their heads mirroring each other. They also have a reed dance where they each dive to the bottom and bring reeds up stretching towards the sky. Photographed at Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, N.ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/skyscape-at-bayshore-lough-neagh https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y6ACYHaOluqhQRy6DRcltlGxsnU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14477734795b74b78f8f9fa.jpgSkyscape at Bayshore, Lough Neagh, County Armagh, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/uniformity-in-nature https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OPOH5s7WjRo6wrtZKfqqX9zRRpk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17704701365dd1b1c08808d.jpgUniformity in Nature Notice all the rows of spores on the underside of each of the fronds of the fern. Nothing haphazard or chaotic here! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/stonechat-saxicola-rubicola-female https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fUa40sN7QuvxWll7Wo4F0OAd9ug=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16080414085ef28306ca58b.jpgStonechat (Saxicola rubicola) - female https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo38397196.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7rypYlUQYAzZdilyU6neoYQ0J3w=/fwc/1643210322/27848_19864350215ce115e3d98a9.jpgSwan & Cygnets -Exploring the Surroundings 1 A family of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) and young cygnets explore their surroundings. Photgraphed at the Broad Water between Moira and Aghalee, County Down, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rainbow-on-golden-field https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vqEJ4-y7RGKpDAoFCO_hZTGFj74=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20791470695b9995fd78ace.jpgRainbow on Golden Field Sunshine and showers as I walked along the Broad Water near Moira. Sometimes it pays to walk in the rain! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/high-water-at-minnowburn-stone https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ezN_eE2-q18qCyjG78rZWvy4t90=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6180514425dd1b4e558df3.jpgHigh Water at Minnowburn Stone Bridge in Autumn High water levels as the river bursts its banks and flows under the stone bridge at Minnowburn in the Lagan Valley Regional Park in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kingfishers-on-barge-rudder-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8FX5yO3Tuo7HivEeBhaRrATH6Sc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18949430665991559de572a.jpgKingfishers on barge rudder - River Lagan, Belfast, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/soaking-up-the-sun-sunbathing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/voOeHunF_4QnOEIIKoQHSCXdcmU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5944229535b1d799071795.jpgSoaking up the sun! - Sunbathing Heron! This Grey Heron was enjoying the glorious sunshine and warm weather. I'd never seen a Heron sunbathe until now! Photographed along the Lagan Towpath. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/kilkeel-river-to-ben-crom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Hnx4zvpf3BjXSJ3gFapOt80P1U4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_15436372195c479daec3394.jpgKilkeel River to Ben Crom The Kilkeel River leads the way to Ben Crom Reservoir in the Mourne Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/hungry-heron-at-the-weir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AgFCa2kpFMFLOd9jfoIfjryYPIo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5887035959dfc92ebb998.jpgHungry Heron at the Weir This Grey Heron searches for his breakfast at the weir at Lagan Valley Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/boat-house-from-shaws-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/O2IFCJFFxxNbhAppY__4_odz6dk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7676183385dd1b4fd7d886.jpgBoat House from Shaw's Bridge, Belfast A bright Autumn day at Shaw's Bridge in south Belfast overlooking the River Lagan and Boat House. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-swallows-taking-a-break https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F8raWqQ6mYwYumNoysJMn-BDUa8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13241723275dd1b1cc9e371.jpgJuvenile Swallows taking a break! Three juvenile Swallows (Hirundo rustica) take a break from their high speed flying acrobatics over the grasslands of Portmore Lough, County Antrim, N.Irelnad. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-at-tollymore-piercing-light https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q5fWmumgTXJX1GG57lMXEwY1LIk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13612521605bcce1bde9384.jpgAutumn at Tollymore - Piercing Light through the Forest The sun bursts through the forest to light up the River Shimna and surrounding boulders strewn with red brown leaves. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-scene-on-the-shimna https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yYshXkpHWHIJJpPx3RfquMe1FE4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16086887505bbcf48dadb3b.jpgAutumn scene on the Shimna River Fallen leaves of autumn strewn the area surrounding the Shimna river in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/king-red-deer-stag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PMzS4yUTZNYwzq6FUECPgh47290=/fwc/1643210322/27848_68309727861f1e3ea9672c.jpgKing! - Red Deer Stag https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-wingspan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kQ96PlbQn6u9eHMKhfsl36pup0U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_21097198505e5edf26281ab.jpgCormorant Wingspan A Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) stands proud and displays its wingspan to dry in the wind. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunshine-on-an-autumn-day https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rNulcj3-QdGPvs1DWMh4mC_w_dY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_207941899861f1e4e489637.jpgSunshine on an Autumn Day! A long overdue sunny autumnal day! After endless weeks of cloudy dull weather we finally got some sunshine and the Autumn colours were on great display. Photographed at Mount Stewart, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/jay-with-acorn-on-branch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/seKkjDEYDFP-STnFg9GR58ZxmPs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7843296915cad156cdee95.jpgJay with acorn on branch https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swan-and-cygnets-on-lough https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aRZKP095BMmJLg6JFZtrgxYkLHs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2076348508593e43af29e34.jpgSwan and cygnets on Lough Erne, County Fermanagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-colours-at-minnowburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VhvKLD2OkLwfp8wgRPqc-vKvAZM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8457609315dd1b4f8b797d.jpgAutumn Colours at Minnowburn Beautiful autumn colours at Minnowburn in Lagan Valley Regional Park in south Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wee-biinnian-viewpoint https://photos.on-this.website/wm/b5Y_vB17CYdyBFvt62rvHaJqzBw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17674965665859cdb2cfa12.jpgWee Binnian Viewpoint You don't necessarily have to climb the highest mountains to get some of the best viewpoints. Wee Binnian is relatively low at 460m but packs a punch. This photo looking southwest shows the adjacent Silent Valley reservoir and across Carlingford Lough to Slieve Foye in the Cooley Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/binevenagh-summit-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4frUlTS04D09yWWqAnTDOYs5ySc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17947179635ab1a321ebaeb.jpgBinevenagh Summit View Wow! My first time at this location and the views took my breath away! The stunning rugged landscape from the steep cliffs of Binevenagh mountain, overlooking the woodland below, past Lough Foyle to County Donegal beyond. An amazing view over County Londonderry in N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/horse-grazing-on-shore-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AmohhSFybrIxTEcxXx62F1wfLwo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_10436449675ef282ee961f1.jpgHorse grazing on shore of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/2-female-banded-demoiselle-damselfies https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GL-D2C6grq3yxpCmppfBAhBLvV4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7732351595b1d799a20838.jpg2 Female Banded Demoiselle Damselfies https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-for-juvenile-grey https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rr3QzBau_7b_M9HKpm6KyFeuZz4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13580332455ce1150e9b940.jpgFeeding time for juvenile Grey Wagtails Great to watch the parent Grey Wagtails (Motacilla cinerea) catching insects and feeding their young on the River Lagan in Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/a-walk-in-glenveagh-national https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lTbvwCjkB5KbaO9aPl3s3WV5cKY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3676822775dd1ad8fd8e85.jpgA Walk in Glenveagh National Park A beautiful area for a walk is the Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, Ireland. Easy walks along the scenic Lough Veagh and more strenuous walks in the surrounding Derryveagh Mountains. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/ess-na-crub-waterfall-glenariff https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kc9afY2NYMhyXqwUmWqjhcxs5xk=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13117046025949907491e92.jpgEss-Na-Crub Waterfall - Glenariff Forest Park, County Antrim, A stunning series of waterfalls can be enjoyed along a purpose-built walkway in Glenariff Forest Park in County Antrim. Glenariff is one of the beautiful 9 Glens of Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/southern-mournes-view-county-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2aQR5AoZJV7eJ1R6TDvLecgtJ_8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3263445859b4564d3e3c3.jpgSouthern Mournes View, County Down. Beautiful light over the landscape as I was looking south from the lower slopes of Slievenaglogh towards Carlingford Lough. Knockchree is the prominent summit far left and Crocknafeola Wood is easily viewed on the right. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lagan-weir-bridge-at-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fv5NHRzSIxtrWRPIIG53MHbt8-4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18884223559b9ac733730f.jpgLagan Weir Bridge at Night, Belfast, N.Ireland. This pedestrian bridge over the River Lagan links Titanic Quarter with Cathedral Quarter in the centre of Belfast. On the far side of the bridge is Customs House. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/winter-arrives-in-the-mourne https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WkTS9bpyUaDCoB2P9fd757IRYzU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20160021005a30714bcb09c.jpgWinter arrives in the Mourne Mountains A dusting of snow, some ice and a cold wind blowing....winters arrived! I took this whilst ascending Bearnagh in the first winter conditions of the year. Sunlight is seen streaming over Doan mountain. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-robin-in-transition https://photos.on-this.website/wm/keglY6X0KHBfmSmmuqOQaM5mY9Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13945426925dd1b1c956e6c.jpgJuvenile Robin in transition This young Robin is gradually losing its motled brown juvenile plumage and starting to get its famous red breast. It still seeks the shelter of thick foliage, though it will become bolder when older. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunrise-in-castle-gardens-lisburn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6LBpjeuSlJ_rScAXKbWojqAGab8=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17561475955a6ba1592db2c.jpgSunrise in Castle Gardens, Lisburn. Red sky in the morning Shepherds warning! A light dusting of snow on the paths and a dramatic red sky behind the Wallace Memorial in Castle Gardens, Lisburn, County Antrim. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/setting-sun-and-church-steeple https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NU78zTSMQ9bxmfEXMrSh62W4ryA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8131518705abfad1839b2f.jpgSetting Sun and Church Steeple The sun sets beyond Lough Neagh and an adjacent church steeple. Photographed from Oxford Island in County Armagh. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/swallowtail-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BJPUKTb1gm50tMWu5kIt6pgyXEY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_7524078905b64cc862600b.jpgSwallowtail Butterfly https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/whos-been-eating-all-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k4DzhAr_C3FyyfWOvNPlQj3H0ro=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8065017425bd77b4e2fdb9.jpgWho's been eating all the nuts?! Guilty looking Red Squirrel with nut in his mouth! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/INGSAJACQ16-pvJoHD7EIlMSQhQ=/fwc/1643210322/27848_11791113265dd1b1c576739.jpgGrey Heron Portrait Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) photographed amongst the reeds along the Lagan Towpath. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/juvenile-jay-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eKoN5bRE4IjG-On6XeNVHdUhsKs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5652079545fc404bd5337b.jpgJuvenile Jay Portrait A juvenile Jay (Garrulus glandarius). Normally very shy birds but adorably cute! https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/glenoe-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f2qgVaVEpeVo-7S2cxXCOgYDqJg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_8921299375a1b3dad22904.jpgGlenoe Waterfall Glenoe waterfall is situated in the small village of Glenoe in the hills near Larne in County Antrim. It is now owned by the National Trust and is easily accessible by a short easy walk from a small carpark. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/lets-dance-heron-on-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xynFPp1bflu0pd8HV_5OLOyQj4U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3327976325abfacd397442.jpgLets Dance! - Heron on Strangford Lough https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/photo36711599.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WmJVabW7Ycm2afHoA5oMV04zyiU=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3188197285bcce1bcb2862.jpgAutumn at Tollymore - Foley's Bridge Sunlight falls on the upper foliage as the River Shimna flows past fallen leaves and under Foley's Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/orange-tip-butterfly-anthocharis-cardamines https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A6VRC5UKLeWLZ2kneMH5GUe9el4=/fwc/1643210322/27848_2320946725ce1151201e86.jpgOrange-tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) Male Orange-tip butterfly - white with orange tips and motled green underparts. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/mount-stewart-lake https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PzUMNmzjlrVQhBTUJr1_cS-ZLIA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_520182792589a6304adf43.jpgMount Stewart Lake Mount Stewart, a 19th century house and garden, near Newtownards in County Down is maintained by The National Trust. A fantastic location for a relaxing stroll around the beautiful lake, seen here captured in beautiful soft winter light from the small wooden jetty. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/morning-sunburst-over-scrabo-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9E7rzq4lP4B17wYTIAOcUMXgFLY=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1254889285cad12ee4b9b9.jpgMorning Sunburst over Scrabo Tower Crepuscular rays, God rays, illuminate Scrabo Tower in the distance. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/windswept-clouds-over-slemish https://photos.on-this.website/wm/edEuCaoYT73_Zzd8Cpe17kBRmjs=/fwc/1643210322/27848_3608118725c3e5ea3e9b2d.jpgWindswept clouds over Slemish Slemish Mountain is a very distinctive mountain rising abruptly from the surrounding low countryside in County Antrim. Seen here from the Ecos centre in Ballymena. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/footbridge-at-pans-rock-ballycastle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XZ_W8TTP5tRXRK_Bei0uEyg2Sac=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14021578105b871c05053ae.jpgFootbridge at Pans Rock, Ballycastle, County Antrim, N.Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/sunset-in-belfast-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TUkkV3I7w3wXtjz5NflB0UQQbdI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16557910855cad156be3ef6.jpgSunset in Belfast Hills Loved these trees silhouetted against the beautiful sky as I was ending my walk. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/wallace-fountain-in-wallace-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uIjj6uWkL53TpdnnIJY7hz9Fsiw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_507331677586681e0daf5e.jpgWallace Fountain in Wallace Park - Lisburn https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/cormorant-hunting-in-river-lagan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m9y75penuABfMZQLHQZCYYOcJKo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4783960945ba5697da8810.jpgCormorant hunting in River Lagan https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/park-life-mute-swans-love https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8pEnPF6kRjOtxB0cJTfFjOVsElM=/fwc/1643210322/27848_14964299675ef282d53762d.jpgPark Life - Mute Swans - Love in the park https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/descending-happy-valley https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8WxsGCn72TNdmKuocjkaPuLMarE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_5395069765844a53ee550c.jpgDescending Happy Valley Descending Happy Valley https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/tollymore-forest-2020-approaching-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C1jjdtNHz-C4WYaosv6iU8dq1Mo=/fwc/1643210322/27848_6962033295fa862aa42619.jpgTollymore Forest 2020 - Approaching the Stepping Stones A classic view on an autumn walk in Tollymore Forest, County Down. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/drought-at-spelga-dam-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mklM0pXpyqS20EDBZCvVgMVv43U=/fwc/1643210322/27848_755112665b5ba1e4ee89c.jpgDrought at Spelga Dam Reservoir The long hot summer of 2018 takes its toll on the water levels at Spelga Dam reservoir high in the Mourne Mountains. An old road to Hilltown, including a bridge over the start of the River Bann become visible for the first time in 60 years. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/crocknafeola-wood-mourne-mountains https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9RVA4oPkkLc9J_ZbwWwnsJCoiOc=/fwc/1643210322/27848_20574772505aa9990a803b7.jpgCrocknafeola Wood - Mourne Mountains Crocknafeola Wood is situated at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in County Down. Beyond the wood is Slievenaglogh Mountain and in the distance is Slieve Binnian https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/garron-plateau-and-glenariff-glen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eTazpGFGq5ZvOaUzSvbzwac44Vw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_1754580215a1348cc87709.jpgGarron Plateau and Glenariff Glen Great view from Garron Plateau looking down one of the 9 Glens of Antrim, Glenariff, to the villages of Waterfoot and Cushendall. Looking further out to The Irish Sea. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/autumn-leaves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jp0Ufng_j2ubhzVlvKWP8iN68Yw=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18043997415dd1b4ff1bf46.jpgAutumn Leaves Colourful leaves as Autumn takes hold. Photographed in Barnett Demesne, Belfast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/operatic-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q4FB-awRbW6jY50ym4NIrx9skTA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_4505570595b1d7994c548f.jpgOperatic Heron! This Grey Heron looks likes its about to burst into song! lol https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/blackbird-brown-leaves-and-ivy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KKgaYm-S-CauohdxLwEJv50cp78=/fwc/1643210322/27848_662978715e5edf252caab.jpgBlackbird, Brown Leaves and Ivy Winter is a great time for bird photography as there is less foliage on the trees for the birds to hide. I liked this simple composition with the Blackbird among the sparse brown leaves with a splash of green from the ivy in the background. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/grey-heron-preening-itself-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DERgChVEpBhyj288QNcBGwoSR6Q=/fwc/1643210322/27848_18269043115b1d79935654f.jpgGrey Heron Preening itself in the sun Displaying the amazing feathers of this bird in in the sunlight. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/rocky-shoreline-ballintoy-county-antrim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gq7UoGqyMYbs6fdXvIZOEReO_iA=/fwc/1643210322/27848_208881220461f1e2535d352.jpgRocky Shoreline - Ballintoy, County Antrim Overlooking the rocky shoreline at Ballintoy beach to Sheep Island on the north Antrim coast. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/redshank-tringa-totanus-on-strangford https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HxRmwYjH-0jX-mzLswOaVQBz1vg=/fwc/1643210322/27848_16127633705ef282bf246d7.jpgRedshank (Tringa totanus) on Strangford Lough shoreline https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/coastline-at-mizen-head-county https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4a0qdvCaKZpytdTPZxzuA-B6AlI=/fwc/1643210322/27848_13804001665cf04cb93ef5c.jpgCoastline at Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland. The rugged coastline at Ireland's Most Southerly Point - Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland. https://www.ianproctorphotography.co.uk/the-mist-lifts-over-ben https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VN1ThJUWEPRo0ezQMlTS7z_ORKE=/fwc/1643210322/27848_17568093465c44f15915837.jpgThe mist lifts over Ben Crom Reservoir - Mournes