iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The Tolka Branch BWI talk this evening 21st Jan 2026 is "What Does DNA tell us about Birds" by Des Higgins at 7:45 PM in Room 3, Teagasc Building in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Car park will be open and is free. @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @deshiggins.bsky.social

153

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Spotted these lovely #orchids when walking to Cupidstownhill, the highest point in Co. Kildare last Sat. 5th July 2025 - two Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) and a Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). These were growing along the gravel path in Sitka Spruce plantation!

Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)

071

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

More #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) & Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). A great place to see butterflies!

Butterfly: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

Butterfly: Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)

Butterfly: Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)

090

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Another #butterfly species seen last Sat. 5th July 2025 along the main path in a Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill, Co. Kildare, #Ireland was this lovely Green-veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi).

0172

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

In addition to #orchids, the Sitka Spruce plantation on Cupidstownhill was full of #butterflies last Sat. 5th July 2025 with lots of dark brown Ringlets (Aphantopus hyperantus) chasing each other. Back in April there were Orange Tips and Peacock butterflies.

Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus) with wings open on a yellow flower

Ringlet Butterfly (Aphantopus hyperantus) with wings closed on a yellow flower

070

Reposted by Rosena

Holly Grogan @hollygroganart.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I’ve just launched my shop on Redbubble, where you can now find my artwork on a range of products like t-shirts, stickers, mugs and more. I’ll be adding more designs over the next few weeks. Take a look at my work here: HollyAG.redbubble.com

0102

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

071

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Celebrate the launch of the new Tolka Scaldwood Walk @ 14:30 Sat. 31 May 2025 meeting at the Mill Road old entrance to Connolly Hospital, following the Tolka River towards the Royal Canal via Dunsink Lane finishing at 12th Lock. See registration details attached.

011

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

011

Reposted by Rosena

BC_Gemma @bcgemma.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Whitethroat, Ballycotton. #birds #IrishBirding

0482

Reposted by Rosena

Tolka Branch BWI @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Tolka Branch BWI outing on Sat 24th May 2025 is to Lough Boora Discovery Park and surrounds in Co. Offaly, meeting in the main car park in Lough Boora Discovery Park at 10:00 AM see maps.app.goo.gl/6QTnQo48xVA3.... #IrishBirding #Birds

084

Reposted by Rosena

Tolka Branch BWI @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk on Wed. 21st. May 2025 in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is "On the Road: Wildlife Photography Tips" by Mark Carmody, starting at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.

0113

Reposted by Rosena

Marga @margasib.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

When togetherness is more important than personal comfort. Pair of napping Black-bellied whistling Ducks 🪶 #birding #wildlife #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

0211

Reposted by Rosena

Amar @amarhss.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

A poor image of a spectacular bird – the Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus), female. Seeing them fly with that forked tail is a joy. #GlobalBigDay 2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @mybirdcards.com @ebrrh.bsky.social

Female has rich chestnut crown to nape extending to the back, low white forehead black throat; mantle and wings black, bold white wingbar; back to uppertail-coverts white, breast with blackish scaling.

0433

Reposted by Rosena

Lorraine Benson @lbcilldara.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Dawn Chorus walk this morning in Monasterevin along the #Barrowblueway with Kildare Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.

051

Reposted by Rosena

Cape Clear Bird Observatory (CCBO) @ccbowarden.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

A beautiful day on Saturday facilitated a gathering of islander's, birders from across the emerald Isle, colleagues, friends & family members all gathered at the observatory to remember CCBO Warden Steve Wing who sadly passed last autumn.

0158

Reposted by Rosena

Bradley Kane @winobradny.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

A few more warblers seen in Central Park yesterday and another photo of the Cerulean. L to R, Black-throated Green, Cerulean, Blackburnian & Cape May. #birdcpp #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfbluesky #centralpark #wildlife #Birds #springmigration #BirdsSeenIn2025 #centralparkbirds #urbanbirds #nature

0694

Reposted by Rosena

Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

It's been a while but it was great to be back on @tommysoutdoors.com and his great podcast series to talk about rewilding and working with landowners. Check it out tommysoutdoors.com/2025/05/07/2...

0133

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I am really excited to be exhibiting paintings from the Birds of Donegal, by Ralph Shepherd, on May 17 and 18 at the Bridge house in Glenveagh. The official book launch will also be in Glenveagh the following week. The exhibition is free to attend and I will be there both days.

084

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This is a Woodpecker and not a Green-headed Tanager. It is a Cream-backed Woodpecker (Campephilus leucopogon) which lives in South America-Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay. #Birds

011

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough, who I met on 8th Jan 1995 in Eason's book store, Dublin, at a book signing for his book called "The Private Life of Plants". I managed to get a selfie with my non-digital pocket camera & thank you to that unknown person in the queue who took the photo!

061

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

061

Reposted by Rosena

Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

And the nice views of the local stars, two Temminck's stint (Bécasseau de Temminck) in the same area than the ringed plover! France #BirdsSeenIn2025

0162

Reposted by Rosena

Tony Rinaud | Stand Up For Science | @tonyrinaud.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

In the marshes of western France, I was looking for the a lost greater/lesser spotted eagle and the first water warblers but found this african sacred ibis (Ibis sacré), feral in this area! France #BirdsSeenIn2025

091

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

South Dublin Branch, BirdWatch Ireland @ 8PM Tue. 6th May in the Graduate Bar, Rochestown Ave. - Talk by John Coveney on "Birds and Wildlife in the USA, Spring 2024". All welcome. @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social Photo below one of mine from 2018. #Birds #irishbirding

0121

Reposted by Rosena

Richard Mills @richardtmills.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Great news. Only a week out, first batch sold out and now No. 3 in the Bestsellers Non Fiction list in Ireland. @theobrienpress.bsky.social

073

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I am really looking forward to taking part in the Glenveagh National Biodiversity Week this coming May. I will be leading two art focussed courses, more details can be found on the Glenveagh website. The courses are free but booking is required. www.nationalparks.ie/glenveagh/th...

nationalparks.ie

Things To Do - Glenveagh National Park - National Parks of Ireland

Glenveagh Walking Trails Hill Walking TERRAIN: mountainous, suitable for properly prepared hikers only Experienced hikers who are equipped for hill walking may venture beyond marked paths and trails i...

031

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

A great series of events, walks and talks will be available during the Glenveagh Biodiversity Week. More can be found at www.nationalparks.ie/glenveagh/th..., including more information on the two events I will be leading.

032

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 #IrishBirding Puffins (Fratercula artica) photographed by @paulcox32.bsky.social on the Saltees, Co Wexford, #Ireland. #Birds

072

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 #IrishRareBirds Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) photographed by Dick Coombes on Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork, #Ireland. #Birds #IrishBirding #RareBirdsIreland

0111

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 @tonyrinaud.bsky.social Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) with Snipe photographed by @sevenheads.bsky.social in Harpers Island Wetlands, Co. Cork, #Ireland. #IrishRareBirds #RareBirdsIreland #Birds #IrishBirding

050

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 #IrishBirding Puffins (Fratercula artica) photographed by @paulcox32.bsky.social on the Saltees, Co Wexford, #Ireland. #Birds

072

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 #IrishRareBirds Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) photographed by Dick Coombes on Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork, #Ireland. #Birds #IrishBirding #RareBirdsIreland

0111

Reposted by Rosena

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Sat. 19th April 2025 outing to East Coast Nature Reserve & Kilcoole in Wicklow cancelled due to very bad weather Orange Weather Warnings & rescheduled to next Sat. 26th April 2025, meeting at ECNR entrance on Sea Rd. at 10 AM. #irishbirding @birdwatchireland.bsky.social

021

Reposted by Rosena

Tolka Branch BWI @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Due to Orange weather warnings, the outing to East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR) & Kilcoole in Co. Wicklow is rescheduled to next Sat 26th April 2025, meeting at 10 AM at the entrance to the ECNR. @BirdWatchIE @BWIFingal @BirdwatchDublin We hope to see summer migrants & a mix of woodland & sea birds.

033

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

0121

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

021

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

A glorious morning on Fanad Head in north Donegal. A couple of stunning summer plumage Long-tailed Ducks and Eider enjoying the sun as much as I am.

1203

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

After a fantastic morning on Fanad I returned after a work meeting to make the most of the great weather. Incredibly, one of the first birds I saw was a Pacific Diver amongst the Long Tailed Duck flock! A great surprise and a first for Donegal.

091

Reposted by Rosena

Seán Ronayne @seanronayne.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I still cannot believe that my little book took Irish Biography of the Year. I cannot reply to all of the messages but please know that I see and appreciate every one of them. Now I just hope that the messages in my book spread far and wide and that they can act as seeds of change. Up nature!

1727219

Rosena @rosena.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

#BirdsSeenIn2025 in #Ireland Pacific Diver (Gavia pacifica) found & photographed by @robertvaughani.bsky.social in Ballyhiernan Bay, Fanad, Co. Donegal. #IrishRareBirds #irishbirding

080

Reposted by Rosena

Robert Vaughan @robertvaughani.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Just found a Pacific Diver in Ballyhiernan Bay, Fanad, swimming in amongst the long tailed ducks. #irishrarebirds

4412