Banded Demoiselles

I know of  a small field of Yellow Iris near to Inchiquin

Every year in this patch numbers of Banded Demoiselle Damselies flit about the stems 

Fairy like creatures.

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Its been a few months now since I was down at the headland.

I took a walk from the lighthouse area towards the Fodry.

A few juvenile Kittiwakes and Guillemots are still on the cliff faces.

Rafts of Guillemots were out on the water and Gulls were patrolling for a meal.

Grey Heron tackles an Eel

On the shoreline at Clahane a Grey Heron tackles an Eel that it has caught.

A difficult prey item, made more difficult when dropped in the seaweed

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Dark green Fritilary

On the Burren

Plenty of Dark green Fritilary were on show on this warm day in the Templecronan area of Carran. 

 Seldom did you get the chance of a photo as they were on the wing and quick,

Juvenile Swallow

A few young Swallows were perched up waiting for the parents to feed them.

Patient ,with no movement they didnt find me a threat and were quite approachable

Fly Orchid

I came across a few Fly Orchids today, again in the Mullaghmore area of the Burren

The wildflower pasture

Just above the bridge below the castle at Lahinch marsh is a thick pasture of wildflowers.

Pyramidal Orchid

Bee Orchid

Eye bright

Take a stroll up the Green road

The Green road is situated in the heart of the Burren at Mullaghmore cross.

Its a peaceful  area with exceptional wildflowers 

Mullaghmore

Butterfly Orchid (lesser)

Common spotted Orchid

Dog rose 

Ox eyed Daisy

Speckled Wood

Common spotted Orchid (white)