May 27, 2009 | Blog, General nature
Hen Harriers in Ireland The magnificent Hen Harrier is one of Ireland’s rarest native birds of prey. To be lucky enough to see one, as I have on a small number of occasions, is truly a gift. I remember the first time I saw a Hen Harrier, I was transfixed. It was...
May 18, 2009 | Blog, Ecotourism, Walking in the West of Ireland
We’ve just had a wonderful weekend’s walking here in Mayo. On Friday, we started off with a large Irish Hare running around the bog at Sheskin and having the decency to go zig zag, rather than in a straight line, so we could have a good long look. The rain...
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