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Ireland's most elusive animal spotted in Tollymore Forest Park. The Pine Marten.

Last night while out walking the dog through my usual spot of Tollymore I managed to photograph what I found out later to be Ireland most elusive wild animal in Ireland, The Pine Marten. Luckily I had the 600mm lens with for it ran off in a hurry as soon as it seen me and the dog. This is the first time I have ever seen a Pine Marten in my life and hopefully not the last! I also spotted a Red Squirrel which may be a good sign as the Pine Marten is said to be good for the Red Squirrel population. Both seen in Tollymore Forest Park Northern Ireland & Captured by Andrew Mckenna Photography. 

 

The Pine Marten, Tollymore Forest Park Northern Ireland. Andrew Mckenna Photography

The Red Squirrel Tollymore Forest Park Northern Ireland.