Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Thats beautiful, a stunning piece of work! 120
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thanks again Ed, hope you are keeping well. 010
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A recent pic of the juvenile Harpy Eagle, this was done as a small thank you for my in-laws who organised the visit. I have a few more ideas roughed up and looking forward to getting back to soon. 1225
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thank you very much Ed, really appreciate it! 010
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Some recent illustrations of the Clouded Yellow Butterfly's and Golden Ringed Dragonfly. I was fortunate to get great views of several of each, thanks to Harry Hussey for the Dragonfly site. 1121
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 05/09/2026A couple of weeks ago, work took me close to Wexford and I made the most of the opportunity to see the long staying Grey-headed Wagtail and visit a site for Golden-ringed Dragonfly. It was also great to see my first Clouded Yellows in many years, with several at most sites I stopped. 0160
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Gorgeous sketches Steph, I do love shrikes! 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Thank you very much Steph, can't take any credit for the report, just happy to supply a few illustrations. It will hopefully will be a regular report from now on, but hard to top 2025! 000
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 08/07/2026I was delighted to be asked to contribute a few illustrations to the Donegal Bird Report, excellently compiled by Derek Brennan . 2025 was an incredible year for rare and scarce birds in Donegal with several county and Irish firsts discovered. The report can be viewed at zenodo.org/records/2124... 1416
Reposted by Robert VaughanRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026New in #BirdStudy Edge of extinction: Ring Ouzels found in just 9 sites in all-Ireland survey, all in County Donegal. Decline to near extinction of a mountain passerine: the status of the Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus in the Republic of Ireland in 2021 doi.org/10.1080/0006... #ornithology 15715
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Another beautiful piece, great work as always Holly! 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 03/06/2026The second of the maps created with Glenveagh was Walking the Woodlands. Graphic Design: Sara Sirtoli www.diademadisara.com Illustrations: www.robertvaughanillustrations.com @glenveaghofficial #nationalbiodiverstyweek #BiodiversityWeek2026 #natura2000 #wildlifeart #donegalevents 030
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Sara and I are only now catching up after a wonderful week of events at Glenveagh National Park during Le Chéile don Dúlra Festival. Graphic Design @diademadisara_design www.diademadisara.com 070
Reposted by Robert VaughanRichard Lewington @rlewington2.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Lots of Orange-tips around. My favourite butterfly, so I thought I’d paint a male on Cuckoo Flower, with egg from a visiting female. 1026132
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I am looking forward to leading a Nature Art Walk and Workshop this Wednesday as part of Le Chéile don Dúlra Biodiversity Festival in Glenveagh National Park. Although the event is free, booking is advised and can be done through the Glenveagh National Park website. 0101
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Thank you very much for the lovely comment. 010
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 06/05/2026It has been a busy few months of work, but I have tried to focus a bit of time on some of my own art work lately. I was fortunate to see this Oriental Turtle Dove that had spent a few months near Lisburn, news only breaking shortly before it departed in March. 525221
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Thank you Holly, they are amazing and I was really lucky that the lek surrounded a track in the forest, they appeared everywhere! 010
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I have not had much time to look back on the Panama trip yet, but I am slowly getting through the photos. These Golden-headed Manakins were a real highlight, over 20 years since I last saw them. Its hard to think of a more entertaining and beautiful family of birds to watch! 2353
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 05/04/2026That is really stunning Holly, incredible work. 131
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 05/04/2026I am really looking forward to giving a talk to the Carlow Branch of Birdwatch Ireland this friday night. I will be talking about the conservation of Ring Ouzel and my experiences searching for the few remaining pairs in recent years. www.facebook.com/share/1BXHrr...facebook.com 050
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 30/03/2026It was a privilege to spend so much time enjoying the Harpy Eagles, sketching and photographing them. The few days exploring the remaining forests in this area, will live long in my memory. @robertvaughanillustration @diademadisara_design #panama #darien #harpyeagle #birdwatching 1120
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 29/03/2026A few more of our recent Panama trip, and the Harpy Eagle visit. I am so grateful to my wife Sara @diademadisara_design and her parents for organising this adventure. @robertvaughanillustration @diademadisara_design #panama #darien #harpyeagle #birdwatching #irishartis 0110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 09/03/2026We are almost at the end of a fantastic trip to Panama, the highlight being a wonderful morning in the Darièn region enjoying a Harpy Eagle. The morning was even made more spectacular by the arrival of the adult male. 0160
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Having become very erratic in it's appearances throughout 2025, I was delighted to catch up with the Double-crested Cormorant at Doon Lough for the first time since December 2024. A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light. 539641
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/01/2026You're probably right, I will be back again before too long no doubt! 120
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Lovely sketches, they are a stunning little duck! 120
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/01/20262 more of the Harlequin from a few weeks ago. Most of my sketch book is now filled with this bird, I really need to broaden my focus! 1067051
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Thanks Steph, I am lucky to be working right next to it a few times a month this winter. Great to have the excuse to keep returning to it! 120
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 17/01/2026A beautiful day along the north coast yesterday, I was really lucky that the Harlequin was again showing really well for a few hours before work. I will be back again next week and can only hope for more good weather! 1414
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 14/01/2026A quick painting of the Harlequin that is still hanging about in north Donegal. I am really looking forward to getting back to the coast later this week and hope to see him again. 0598
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Glad you got to see it Harry, and sorry I missed you on a rare foray north. 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 06/01/2026The highlight of a local wander in the snow yesterday was a pair of Goosander flying over our apt, I was just quick enough to get one photo of the male. A stunning and surprise addition to the garden list! 0160
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 05/01/2026The view from the studio today, lots of Thrush on the move between the flurries. I hope to get out and explore the woods later and see what else is about. 080
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Thanks @hollygroganart.bsky.social for the beautiful calendar, here's to a wonderful 2026! 0192
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Thank you very much Ed, and a very happy new year to you. 020
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 31/12/2025A wonderful, but cold and breezy morning back at Trà na gCloch in north Donegal ahead of my last survey of the year. A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, shared and bought my work throughout the year, I am eternally grateful for all the support. Best wishes for 2026 1232
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Beautiful work Holly, great to see the amazing progression. Happy new year! 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Happy Christmas Russ, wonderful sketches as always. Best wishes for the new year. 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 24/12/2025I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you very much to all who follow me, liked and shared my work, it really means a lot to me. 0202
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Give me a shout when you coming up, happy to pass on any local gen if you have the time. 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Thanks very much Ed, a gorgeous bird and showing very well. 110
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 19/12/2025I was delighted to catch up with the Harlequin Duck again at Trà na gCloch yesterday. Despite the horrible weather, I was able to sit in the comfort of the car and watch it come and go in the massive surf. 2524
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 09/12/2025It was a pleasure to be asked to judge the Wainfest Children's Art Competition in Glenveagh National Park . The variety and quality of entrants was incredible. A huge thank you to Alarnagh, Clare and Maggie for their incredible work to put it all together. The winners will be announced soon! 180
Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Thats really beautiful, lovely work Holly. 110
