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Saltees – Saturday, 23rd May
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Another enjoyable day on the Great Saltee island off Kilmore Quay, County Wexford yesterday.It was dull and overcast for an hour or so which suited me fine as photographing birds in bright sunlight is not ideal. Then the sun came out and I just kicked back and soaked up the sunshine – I look like a Red Indian (should that be Native American?) today as a result.
Puffins are few in number again this year and I understand that the reason for their decline there is rats eating their eggs. I was told that there has been an effort over the last couple of years to kill the rats so hopefully the situation will improve. There are plenty of Gannets, Cormorants, Razorbills and gulls of various types.
Anyone thinking of going out there should phone the boatman Declan Bates at 087 2529736. The cost of the return trip is €25 and you are on the island for about 4 hours. Highly recommended.
Here’s a few snaps – more on my flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfinn/
Regards,
John
Hi John,
Glad you had a good day in the sunny south east and
you got some good photos as well.Result.
Well done.John eile.
Great shots John. Haven’t been out there since I got my 400 f5.6. Hopefully in June.
The first two are both excellent portraits and capture the animals personalities. Well done.
The puffin is also great: nice detail in the feathers, nice pose and perfect composition.
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