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🇮🇪 I am a fan of crochet and Minecraft youtubers and taking photos of birds. Autistic, if you couldn't already tell. I support trans rights and hate fascism. she/her

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froure@froure· 24d

I was just in Galway where we saw this lovely #Cormorant diving and then sunning their feathers on a rock. And I'm so happy they fit Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme for today, #CHE (cormorant, heron or egret). Yay!

A cormorant extends their wings while standing on an algae-covered rock in the midst of rushing water.

A cormorant (side view) extends their wings while standing on an algae-covered rock in the midst of rushing water.

froure@froure· 25d

Today's #BirdOfTheDay main theme is #OneTwoThreeFour, (4 photos with 1, 2, 3, 4 birds, with each photo being the same bird/s) and I chose the corvids that beg for food at one of the parks I like to visit.

A rook sits atop a yellow and green sign.

Two hooded crows search for food in a field.

Two rooks search for food in a field while their friend acts as lookout.

Four corvids (a mix of rooks and jackdaws) eat birdseed left on a concrete platform. Behind them is a body of water and reeds.

froure@froure· 28d

I like how fluffy and soft this magpie looks; it fits today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, #TantalisingTextures (smooth soft feathers of any bird contrasted with rough hard surfaces).

A magpie looks up as it perches on a Windowsill against a brick background.

froure@froure· 29d

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Gulls, I have to show off this snap. It looks like the seagull is menacing this little egret and it just cracks me up for some reason. The gull reminds me of Godzilla menacing Tokyo.

In very shallow water, a little egret walks toward the camera. Behind the little egret, a large seagull appears to be squawking, perhaps yelling at the little egret.

froure@froure· Jul 19

These three sweet ducklings are perfect for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Triplets, but I also had to include another snap of three mischievous rooks who looked like they were up to no good lol.

Two brown-and-yellow ducklings cuddle on a rock while a third duckling swims in the pond just behind them.

froure@froure· Jul 18

Yesterday on my walk I spotted a wood pigeon nest with a scraggly little chick inside and one of the parents keeping a close watch from another branch. These two certainly fit the #ScreenFiller theme for today's #BirdofTheDay.

A light gray pigeon chick peers out from their nest. They have no feathers, but are covered in sparse white hair-like structures.

A wood pigeon stares apprehensively at the camera.

froure@froure· Jul 16

I caught two seagulls flying in for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #SingersAndWingers. They almost look like they were playing tag.

A seagull lands in blue water, its wings outstretched upwards. A second gull swings in the air just above, preparing to land beside their friend

froure@froure· Jul 15

I caught this blackbird scrounging up breakfast in a field of flowers for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Birds&Flowers.

A blackbird stands in a field of grass and small white flowers. He has a yellow ring around his eye and a yellow-orange beak. Worms hang from his beak.

froure@froure· Jul 14

He is grace. He is beauty. He is #PerfectPoise. Lol. This baby duckling is working on his flair for the dramatic I think. But for the alternative theme #MomentsOfMajesty, here's a little egret looking very regal. #BirdOfTheDay

A brown and yellow duckling stretches their wings before jumping off a rock into the water.

A little egret stands majestically in shallow water.

froure@froure· Jul 13

I just came across some ducklings yesterday and this little one would not turn around for me, which is on topic for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #ButtShotts as well as the alt theme #OpenBeaks.

A brown-and-yellow duckling sits on a rock facing water. Their mouth is open as they turn their head towards the camera.

froure@froure· Jul 12

Yay, I get to post this shot of a lovely moorhen gliding #AmongTheRipples for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme. The alt theme is #BestSideEye and I have to include this pigeon that had so much personality and absolutely no fear of me at all, just judgement that I didn't bring them food.

A moorhen glides through the green water of a pond's cluttered surface. A reflection of the moorhen's face is visible.

A black pigeon sits on a blue railing with grass and greenish water behind it.

froure@froure· Jul 11

I got two pix of this tiny little one looking #UpAndDown for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme. I would tell you the type of bird but I couldn't figure it out lol.

A tiny yellow bird looks down from their safe perch in a tree.

A tiny yellow bird looks up while the wind ruffles their feathers.

froure@froure· Jul 8

The #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme is #BirdsILove, and I'm all about shiny things so finding a flock of starlings camped out in a bush really made my day!

An iridescent starling side-eyes the camera from the safety of green leaves and branches. Behind him, three other starlings hide their faces.

froure@froure· Jul 6

This #BirdOfTheDay photo is a throwback to when the cygnets were brand new because there's not much that's cuter than babies lol. #Cutie

A white adult swan pulls at reeds lining their pond while six gray cygnets swim around.

froure@froure· Jul 5

These teeny-tiny guys run so fast, it took me ages to get a clear enough shot. I have it on good authority that they're a Pied Wagtail, and they fit today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Ebony&Ivory.

A small black and white Pied Wagtail stands in a field of grass and flowering clover.

froure@froure· Jul 4

I'm still learning how to capture motion without it turning into a blurry mess so I don't have anything for today’s main #BirdOfTheDay theme #WildMotion, but I do have a couple #peekaboo shots for the alt theme.

A black rook hides amidst green leaves and tree branches.

A small brown bird tries to hide behind leaves as it forages.

froure@froure· Jul 2

I know this magpie was in a state of #QuietReflection because they stayed here long enough that I could get a clear picture despite how windy it was. #BirdOfTheDay

A magpie sits contemplatively on a branch.

froure@froure· Jun 29

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJune26, and this photo may not be the best quality (I'm new to photo-ing), but it's the one I'm proudest of. I was so happy I caught this jackdaw telling off their friend, especially because they were moving so fast.

Two jackdaws against a grassy background. The one on the right seems to be fleeing while the one on the left has their beak open and wings back as they were in the midst of a screaming fit.

froure@froure· Jun 26

I'm having too much fun taking photos of birds. So for today's #Birdoftheday theme of #GreyDay (alt #ShowingOff) I'm sharing this cygnet sitting with their mama. I'm beyond happy with my new-to-me camera and feeling lucky I found a good used camera that so far seems to have no issues!

A grey cygnet sits in grass next to their parent, a white mute swan.

froure@froure· Jun 24

I don't have any pix for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Birds&Buds, but I do have this pic of a finch for the alt theme, #Birds&Bokeh, bird portraits with a blurry background. I just found a used Canon powershot that I've been getting the hang of and I've been pleasantly surprised with the pix.

A finch looks towards the camera as it feasts on birdseed someone left on a bench. The leafy green background is blurred.

froure@froure· Jun 16

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #InFlight and I just recently caught some gulls playing in the air currents over the Liffey. And the alt theme is #Blurbirds so I included a pic of a couple pigeons photo-bombing my shot lol.

A gull flies overhead with a cloudy blue sky in the background. The tops of buildings can be seen at the bottom.

A gull flies overhead against a blue and cloudy sky.

A white gull hovers over the river. A bridge appears in the distance. There are buildings on the other side of the river.

Two blurry pigeons fly across the frame. On the ground, other pigeons walk on the flagstones and in the grass.

froure@froure· Jun 15

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #YourChoice, and there's so many cool photos. My contribution is a silly pigeon I encountered in the airport; they made me smile as they walked under the seats between people's legs in search of crumbs. I don't know why it's so funny to me when birds find indoor homes.

A white pigeon walking across a marble floor under the seats where airline passengers wait to board their flights.

froure@froure· May 21

This crow came right up to me looking for treats; sadly i had none to give. But I think he fits the #BirdOfTheDay theme, which is #Grassland.

A crow walking in a field of grass. He looks small, but in reality, he's one of the bigger crows in the park.

froure@froure· May 14

It's unusual to catch the heron on the footpaths, but it fits today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #WadersOuttaWater. (The alt theme is #Blue, which maybe the heron also fits? I'm not sure). Anyway, it all boils down to the fact I need to find a camera instead of my phone lol.

A heron sits on the metal railing that separates the footpath from the water. Most likely, the heron was watching for fish, but it stayed there for quite some time.

froure@froure· May 9

This Heron fits for today's #BirdOfTheDay prompt of #EFGH (any bird with any of those letters in any part of its name). I can't wait to get an actual camera so I can take better shots of all the lovely birds that live near me. I love scrolling through everyone's bird photos; they're so well done!

A heron in a marshy area. It has a white head with a black stripe, a white neck, and a gray-blue body.

froure@froure· Apr 28

I love looking through the #BirdoftheDay feed. Today's theme is #WellTimed and just a few days ago, I caught the swans with their newly-hatched cygnets (we had been watching the nest waiting for them to hatch). Also, Swan butt lol.

Two adult swans swimming next to their six grey cygnets. One swan is diving under the water and has its tail upturned.

froure@froure· Mar 11

It's been lovely to see the sun. Too bad storms and colder temps are rolling in..

A black bird suns itself on the bank of a pond.

froure@froure· Mar 2

Usually I feed the birds but today I got to feed this little guy. I'm trying to focus on positive things instead of the wars being started by madmen. I'm feeling so incredibly lucky that I could renounce my US citizenship, but my heart goes out to all the people crushed/killed by fascist regimes.💔

A grey squirrel stops for a bite of birdseed on a small stretch of sidewalk.

froure@froure· Dec 22

I've been trying out Yarn Under for #amigurumi but made stitches so impossibly tight I sprained my wrist & couldn't finish the plush. Instead I crocheted some fidgets. They're a tube with a marble that's pushed around inside. I'm told they really nice to fidget with. (Sorry, no pattern.) #crochet

Five fidget toys of varying colors. Each toy is a crocheted tube with a marble trapped inside. The marble can be moved up and down inside the tube. Going clockwise, there is a blue fidget, a green fidget, a pink/purple fidget, a dark purple fidget and a orange/red fidget.

froure@froure· Dec 3

Sorry, you only made it to my #2 spot!