Rathlin Island (Northern Ireland)

Took a wee run up to an island off the North coast last Saturday. This island is home to Northern Irelands largest seabird colony and probably one of the most idyllic and beautiful areas to be lucky enough to inhabit.

Ballycastle harbour

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Our vessel for the journey to the island

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Approaching Rathlin

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Out catching the nights dinner.

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Rathlin

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Rathlin harbour

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Kittiwake

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Irish cottage

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The birds.

Skylark

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Fulmar

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Buzzards

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Wheatear

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Whitethroat

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Stone chat

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Razorbill

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Guillemots

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You can just about see the Puffins

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Kittiwakes

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The stacks

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One word. Beautiful.

Amazing pictures as always....you soooooo make me want to take a trip there and if I do....I want to stay in that cottage!!:D

Beautiful pics, Thanks for sharing :)

Beautiful photos of a beautiful land.

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Originally Posted by Sadistic Serpent

One word. Beautiful.

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Originally Posted by BPelizabeth

Amazing pictures as always....you soooooo make me want to take a trip there and if I do....I want to stay in that cottage!!:D

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Beautiful pics, Thanks for sharing :)

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

Beautiful photos of a beautiful land.

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Thanks folks :gj: And yes Elizabeth you will have to come visit us. It looks and smells even better in the flesh :D

Thanks for posting - gorgeous pics!

Just beautiful! I love it when you post your pictures!

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Originally Posted by Alice

Thanks for posting - gorgeous pics!

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Originally Posted by python1024

Just beautiful! I love it when you post your pictures!

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It's a pleasure. I'm glad you appreciate them. I've a few more Spring inspired pics I will have to post.