Author: colmphilpott

Bees, Moths, A Dragonfly, And A Guitar

So sometimes if I’m trying to write about something and I get writer’s block, my approach is, think of a really interesting title, and work from there. So what the devil is this title about then? Well, for the last few years, I’ve gone to Woodpoint to play my saz, an instrument that allows you … Continue reading Bees, Moths, A Dragonfly, And A Guitar →

The Courtmacsherry Estuary And Its Spectacular Birds

During my recent stay near Courtmacsherry, most days were spend dedicating at least some time to visiting the estuary. The estuary extends from Courtmacsherry to Timoleague, and on days when my energy wasn't too high I'd just walk part of the way, but on more energetic days I'd walk all the way to Timoleague and … Continue reading The Courtmacsherry Estuary And Its Spectacular Birds →

Magnificent Insects On the Coolim Cliffs

I've written about the Coolim Cliffs before, one of the best places on Earth in my opinion: https://autismneurodiversity.com/2022/08/10/the-coolim-cliffs-one-of-my-favourite-places-ever/ But in this post I'd like to mainly talk about my visit this year, after becoming a wildlife enthusiast. It feels like I'm seeing my old favourite places anew now, because now I'm much more conscious of … Continue reading Magnificent Insects On the Coolim Cliffs →

The Misogynistic Witchhunt Of Imane Khelif, And How It Is Distracting From the Injustices Of the International Olympic Committee

The internet is, and probably always will be, a bastion of anger before fact checking, and the latest controversy regarding Olympic boxing is no exception to this. This begun when Imane Khelif was fighting Angela Karini, and the fight was stopped after less than a minute, with Angela Karini bursting into tears. And then, an … Continue reading The Misogynistic Witchhunt Of Imane Khelif, And How It Is Distracting From the Injustices Of the International Olympic Committee →

A Wonderland For Honeybees in Fitzgerald’s Park

Update: I've just realized this is my 100th post. YAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!! Most of my wildlife adventures take place in either the Glen River Park, which is great for seeing birds and insects, and The Lough, which is great for all manner of waterbirds. But what I didn't realize at first was that a great place for … Continue reading A Wonderland For Honeybees in Fitzgerald’s Park →

The Elation Of Seeing Baby Birds Growing Up

https://imgur.com/l30sskQ Stop trying not be elated! 2024 has been a complicated year for me. For my own personal development, for making new wonderful friends, for having some of the most amazing experiences of my life, it's probably the best year of my life. But, looking at the state of the world this year, I've also … Continue reading The Elation Of Seeing Baby Birds Growing Up →

Magnificent Leaping Aliens, Encounters With Grasshoppers

https://imgur.com/bW163Ff I'm from Earth, I Swear! I'm a big fan of a type of science fiction called speculative evolution, this is where a writer, and often times they are also an artist, designs creatures that do not exist, but are realistic in the sense that they are based on our understanding of biology and evolution. … Continue reading Magnificent Leaping Aliens, Encounters With Grasshoppers →

An Encounter With An Extremely Happy Bumble Bee (Assuming Bees Experience Happiness)

https://imgur.com/2bAM09x Look at how happy that bee is! This post will contain most of the photos from one of my absolute favourite encounters with a bumble bee. It gave me such joy that even when I'm quite old and bald as a cue ball (joking! I've been as bald as a cue ball since I … Continue reading An Encounter With An Extremely Happy Bumble Bee (Assuming Bees Experience Happiness) →

A Joyous Encounter With An Orange Legged Furrow Bee

https://imgur.com/eRpAtAq This one right here. Most of my photography wildlife trips take me to the Glen River Park. It's quite near my house, so I don't even have to bike over there, just a short walk. It's a wonderful, though neglected place. Neglected because there is constantly kids setting fire to the gorse, and the … Continue reading A Joyous Encounter With An Orange Legged Furrow Bee →