An Impossible Bird to see, but Hear YES!

They say “A bird in the hand, is worth two in the Bush”… well how does it apply to the Corncrake .
With a Latin name, Crex crex, similar to its song, the Traonach “as gaeilge” is an exceptionally rare sight to behold.
So you can imagine my awe & wonder, when on a recent photo expedition, the kerrx-kerrx sound of this summer visitor, took me completely by surprise .
Though noted as a “floppy Flier”, this bird travels 10,000km to summer in Ireland from its wintering grounds of south-eastern Africa.  Yes, you are reading correctly – Africa.
And when the male sings, for it is only the male, that sings this song – he is looking for a mate.
So without further ado… this is my movie clip of a corncrake singing

Three second clip of a corncrake singing for his mate

Lady of the Moy 2011

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Ballina Salmon Festival 2011

now underway.

Thursday evening. 

16th July 2011. 

Lady of the Moy 2011. 

Downhill House Hotel. 

Ballina. 

County Mayo.

Fourteen contestants took to the stage, for a convivial chat with MC for the evening Mr Fergal Darcy.

The audience were wowed by every lady, when they all performed.  From dancing, music to drama – all excelled.

Elisha Polly Graham, representing Dillons, was crowned the 2011 Lady of the Moy, after the judges selected her from the talented group of contestants.

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Runner up was Yvonne Naughton representing Penney's Ballina.

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In third place was Ms Roisin Timoney representing Rouses Jewellers, Ballina, who took to the dance floor to exhibit her talent for Irish Dancing.

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Miss Photogenic went to Charlotte O’Boyle representing Murphy Brothers, Ballina.

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Collages of all the contestants

Well done to ALL of the contestants !!!!!

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A New Blogger River View Chat Show

Everyday, people around the World start new blogs. 

Today, River View Horse Show started theirs. 

Congratulations to all the Team from the Show & their sponsors who hosted an amazing range of competitions at River View Crossmolina on Sunday last, the 12th June.
Must admit it was my first time at the venue and wonder why it has taken me so long.  The facilities are outstanding with plenty of room for everyone & their horses, boxes, equipment.  You name it, there is space.
Check out their blog at
http://riverviewchatshow.blogspot.com/


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Spills & Thrills 28th May 2011 at Tattersalls CCI 3*** Part VII

 
What an extraordinary partnership - William Fox-Pitt and Oslo romped home to achieve first place in the CCI 3 .
A powerful score of 43.2 left him ahead of his fellow country man Oliver Townsend in second place with a score of 45.6.
Yes it is the Coolmore Water feature again.. I did enjoy this fence..



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