Winning Images - Biodiversity Photographer of the Year

Annual awards of the Irish Environmental Network celebrates National Biodiversity Week

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Shortlisted: Sprog (John Holden): Red Squirrel. " This Red Squirrel is one of an important and healthy population of approx. 300 at The Raven, where they are holding their own against the invasive Grey Squirrel. The Grey has a devastating effect on Red Squirrel populations, through food competition and the fact that the Grey carries the Squirrel Parapoxvirus, which they are immune to, but which kills the Reds in large numbers.."

Shortlisted: Gary Kett: "Cetaceans and seabirds feeding at the Skellig Islands. These photos, captured from RV Celtic Mist (Irish Whale and Dolphin Group) during a research survey, depict a large fish-feeding aggregation of common dolphins, minke, fin and humpback whales and thousands of gannets, to the north of Skellig Mhichael. These islands are an icon of ecotourism in Ireland and have served an important role in our heritage and wildlife appreciation. "

Shortlisted: Pat Somers: "Are You Looking at Me?? "The Common or Viviparous Lizard is Ireland's only reptile.They can be found all over Ireland.On warm days they can be seen sunning themselves on rocks or dried logs.Common lizards are viviparous, which means that the young develop within egg membranes inside the female?s body.This takes 3 months they can have up to 12 young in a litter.They blend in very well with their surroundings and scatter very quickly when disturbed."

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 06:01

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