May 22, 2013 | Blog, General nature
As we left the stump of the once impressive round tower behind and began our gentle climb towards Teampall Bheanáin above, we came upon several little groups of the gorgeous Spring Gentian. A flower of the Burren, its Aran Island outposts and a few sites in north...
Apr 30, 2013 | Blog, General nature
Out for a woodland walk at the weekend, I noticed how delayed the arrival of seasonal wildflowers has been. The very cold spring (even last night, temperatures around the country were barely 1 to 4C) has resulted in few wildflowers in bloom to enjoy. Here are some...
Oct 8, 2012 | Blog, General nature
Bog pools, large and small, dot the peat covered terrain of Mayo, from down in the valleys to the very top of our 700m+ mountains. I love them. They are a regular feature of our walking holidays and are especially evocative when you can see the sea from standing by...
May 18, 2012 | Blog, General nature
On Friday last, I tweeted the following : “Not 1 but 2 WT Eagles above me in Killarney NP ! I will die happy.” I was out walking around the lakes in Kerry, under the cover of mostly oak trees. When I emerged from beneath early summer’s developing...
Apr 7, 2011 | Blog, Ecotourism, General nature
Even as I begin this blog post, I’m apologising. To the many of you who never ever litter, I am sorry. Litter in the countryside really annoys me. Here’s a pointless question – does anybody know why some people throw litter ? There are two types of...
Nov 25, 2010 | Blog, General nature
This Saturday a number of organisations will be participating in what should prove an interesting event in Mayo. Birdwatch Ireland, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and others will be present from 10 am to 4 pm at the Pontoon Bridge Hotel, informing visitors of...
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