Robert Vaughan
@robertvaughani.bsky.social
Wildlife artist
www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
Having become very erratic in it's appearances throughout 2025, I was delighted to catch up with the Double-crested Cormorant at Doon Lough for the first time since December 2024.
A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light.
A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light.
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Having become very erratic in it's appearances throughout 2025, I was delighted to catch up with the Double-crested Cormorant at Doon Lough for the first time since December 2024.
A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light.
A family party of Whooper Swans also fed close to the viewpoint, showing beautifully in the afternoon light.
2 more of the Harlequin from a few weeks ago. Most of my sketch book is now filled with this bird, I really need to broaden my focus!
January 19, 2026 at 8:27 AM
2 more of the Harlequin from a few weeks ago. Most of my sketch book is now filled with this bird, I really need to broaden my focus!
A beautiful day along the north coast yesterday, I was really lucky that the Harlequin was again showing really well for a few hours before work. I will be back again next week and can only hope for more good weather!
January 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A beautiful day along the north coast yesterday, I was really lucky that the Harlequin was again showing really well for a few hours before work. I will be back again next week and can only hope for more good weather!
A quick painting of the Harlequin that is still hanging about in north Donegal. I am really looking forward to getting back to the coast later this week and hope to see him again.
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A quick painting of the Harlequin that is still hanging about in north Donegal. I am really looking forward to getting back to the coast later this week and hope to see him again.
The highlight of a local wander in the snow yesterday was a pair of Goosander flying over our apt, I was just quick enough to get one photo of the male. A stunning and surprise addition to the garden list!
January 6, 2026 at 11:58 AM
The highlight of a local wander in the snow yesterday was a pair of Goosander flying over our apt, I was just quick enough to get one photo of the male. A stunning and surprise addition to the garden list!
The view from the studio today, lots of Thrush on the move between the flurries. I hope to get out and explore the woods later and see what else is about.
January 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The view from the studio today, lots of Thrush on the move between the flurries. I hope to get out and explore the woods later and see what else is about.
Thanks @hollygroganart.bsky.social for the beautiful calendar, here's to a wonderful 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Thanks @hollygroganart.bsky.social for the beautiful calendar, here's to a wonderful 2026!
A wonderful, but cold and breezy morning back at Trà na gCloch in north Donegal ahead of my last survey of the year.
A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, shared and bought my work throughout the year, I am eternally grateful for all the support. Best wishes for 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, shared and bought my work throughout the year, I am eternally grateful for all the support. Best wishes for 2026
December 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A wonderful, but cold and breezy morning back at Trà na gCloch in north Donegal ahead of my last survey of the year.
A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, shared and bought my work throughout the year, I am eternally grateful for all the support. Best wishes for 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, shared and bought my work throughout the year, I am eternally grateful for all the support. Best wishes for 2026
I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you very much to all who follow me, liked and shared my work, it really means a lot to me.
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you very much to all who follow me, liked and shared my work, it really means a lot to me.
I was delighted to catch up with the Harlequin Duck again at Trà na gCloch yesterday. Despite the horrible weather, I was able to sit in the comfort of the car and watch it come and go in the massive surf.
December 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I was delighted to catch up with the Harlequin Duck again at Trà na gCloch yesterday. Despite the horrible weather, I was able to sit in the comfort of the car and watch it come and go in the massive surf.
It was a pleasure to be asked to judge the Wainfest Children's Art Competition in Glenveagh National Park . The variety and quality of entrants was incredible.
A huge thank you to Alarnagh, Clare and Maggie for their incredible work to put it all together. The winners will be announced soon!
A huge thank you to Alarnagh, Clare and Maggie for their incredible work to put it all together. The winners will be announced soon!
December 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It was a pleasure to be asked to judge the Wainfest Children's Art Competition in Glenveagh National Park . The variety and quality of entrants was incredible.
A huge thank you to Alarnagh, Clare and Maggie for their incredible work to put it all together. The winners will be announced soon!
A huge thank you to Alarnagh, Clare and Maggie for their incredible work to put it all together. The winners will be announced soon!
A selection of original illustrations from various recent projects, some of these are available on my website. If you see one you are interested in, please feel free to get in touch. See more at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A selection of original illustrations from various recent projects, some of these are available on my website. If you see one you are interested in, please feel free to get in touch. See more at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
I have a selection of cards and prints available on my website, as well as many original artworks. You can see the full selection at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I have a selection of cards and prints available on my website, as well as many original artworks. You can see the full selection at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
I was delighted to be asked to look through the entries and help to select the 12 winners to be included in the annual children’s calendar.
Closing date is on 7 December 2025.
Entries can be posted or delivered to:
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre
Church Hill, Letterkenny
Donegal F92P993
Closing date is on 7 December 2025.
Entries can be posted or delivered to:
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre
Church Hill, Letterkenny
Donegal F92P993
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I was delighted to be asked to look through the entries and help to select the 12 winners to be included in the annual children’s calendar.
Closing date is on 7 December 2025.
Entries can be posted or delivered to:
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre
Church Hill, Letterkenny
Donegal F92P993
Closing date is on 7 December 2025.
Entries can be posted or delivered to:
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre
Church Hill, Letterkenny
Donegal F92P993
Earlier in the autumn a stunning Red-breasted Goose appeared along the north coast. It was a bit early to be considered a genuine vagrant, but it was a stunning looking bird. It was my first time to see the species anywhere, and I was glad to spend a bit of time sketching it.
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Earlier in the autumn a stunning Red-breasted Goose appeared along the north coast. It was a bit early to be considered a genuine vagrant, but it was a stunning looking bird. It was my first time to see the species anywhere, and I was glad to spend a bit of time sketching it.
This Ross's Gull was painted from a long staying bird in Galway a few winters' back. I was fortunate to see it 3 times, and it was my third at that very location. This, and many more original artworks are available on my website www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This Ross's Gull was painted from a long staying bird in Galway a few winters' back. I was fortunate to see it 3 times, and it was my third at that very location. This, and many more original artworks are available on my website www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
I have been trying for a while to get back again and see the Harlequin Duck. Although he has become a little more erratic in his appearances, it is really worth the effort. The moult is advancing rapidly and he is looking stunning, I am really hoping he sticks about for the winter.
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I have been trying for a while to get back again and see the Harlequin Duck. Although he has become a little more erratic in his appearances, it is really worth the effort. The moult is advancing rapidly and he is looking stunning, I am really hoping he sticks about for the winter.
I am really looking forward to starting a new and exciting project today, this Golden Eagle being the first of a long list of flora and fauna to be illustrated
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I am really looking forward to starting a new and exciting project today, this Golden Eagle being the first of a long list of flora and fauna to be illustrated
A small selection of the Christmas cards that are available on my website. You can see the full range at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A small selection of the Christmas cards that are available on my website. You can see the full range at www.robertvaughanillustrations.com
Having been delighted with a single Snow Bunting on Monday, I was amazed to find 14 on Tuesday, and atleast 24 yesterday in the Leitrim hills! Sadly, they rarely settled for long, flying far and wide while I was doing survey.
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Having been delighted with a single Snow Bunting on Monday, I was amazed to find 14 on Tuesday, and atleast 24 yesterday in the Leitrim hills! Sadly, they rarely settled for long, flying far and wide while I was doing survey.
A 1st winter Ring-billed Gull was reported near one of my survey sites, so a slight diversion after work yesterday resulted in great views as it fed amongst the gulls and mallards in a small park.
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A 1st winter Ring-billed Gull was reported near one of my survey sites, so a slight diversion after work yesterday resulted in great views as it fed amongst the gulls and mallards in a small park.
Having spent the day in the hills on a survey and seeing almost nothing yesterday, I was delighted when this snow bunting shuffled out of the heather by my feet and posed so well for almost 15 minutes. Wonderful to see such colour on what seemed like a bleak and barren site.
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Having spent the day in the hills on a survey and seeing almost nothing yesterday, I was delighted when this snow bunting shuffled out of the heather by my feet and posed so well for almost 15 minutes. Wonderful to see such colour on what seemed like a bleak and barren site.
A few sketches from the weekend. Goosander is generally a scarce and shy species in Ireland, always distant at a few regular sites, so I was delighted with one showing well with mallards in Ramelton town on Saturday. The Coal Tit was one of a few birds during some surveying yesterday.
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A few sketches from the weekend. Goosander is generally a scarce and shy species in Ireland, always distant at a few regular sites, so I was delighted with one showing well with mallards in Ramelton town on Saturday. The Coal Tit was one of a few birds during some surveying yesterday.
White-tailed Eagles are becoming an increasingly regular sight in Donegal, and can almost be guaranteed at a few favoured locations. This was a rough study from a few years ago to help me age the birds I was seeing.
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
White-tailed Eagles are becoming an increasingly regular sight in Donegal, and can almost be guaranteed at a few favoured locations. This was a rough study from a few years ago to help me age the birds I was seeing.
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This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.
Hen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries.
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
Hen Harrier ‘Susie’, whose chicks were stamped to death in 2022, has been found dead on a North Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries
If ever there was an example demonstrating the high level of persecution faced by Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors, the lack of consequences for the offenders, and the lack of justice for the victim…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is disgusting in all regards. The crime, the time and the silence. As soon as these crimes have been committed and announcing info won’t risk an investigation, then this should be communicated nationally as fast as possible.