Sphagnum cuspidatum, or Feathery bog moss, frozen in the bog pools ❤️ like little fireworks to celebrate the new year ahead @sphagnums.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

2025 has been a magical year!! 💕❤️💕 thank ye all so much for your lovely comments, likes and messages throughout the year. Wishing ye all a healthy, happy and magical New year 2026 ✨️🎉💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Lots of festive flora in the bog in these in-between days 🎄💖 Devil's Matchstick lichen surrounded by Reindeer lichen @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Wishing ye all a most peaceful and magical Christmas 🎄 ✨️ thanks to each and every one of ye for all of the likes and lovely comments throughout the year. With love and gratitude ❤️ a little Reindeer lichen tree for ye all nestled in the bog carpet ✨️

Solstice Blessings ❤️ The longest night of the year, inviting stillness, reflection and deep connection with the earth. From this moment on, the light slowly returns. Furze is in bloom, like flickering flames in the dusk, lighting the way @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Delighted to have my article Windows to Winter featured in the December issue of Live Encounters Magazine liveencounters.net/16th-anniver... @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

Crisp frosty mornings reveal the magical Devil's Matchstick lichen at Killaun bog ❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Within the fallen leafy carpet in Lough Boora, I noticed this lichen, like a strange sea creature. This is one of many Pelt lichen species, a new one for me @peatlandecr.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Amber jelly fungus, little wonders lit like lanterns by the last of the Winter sun at Lough Boora parklands @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social

I noticed that this moss covered tree trunk of a Sycamore tree on Mill Island, Birr was covered in these teeny tiny little parasols. This one was high up, and lit by the sun @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

'Under the Canopy' This image and many more are framed, and will be for sale along with unframed prints at the Abbeyleix House and Farm Christmas market this Sunday 30th November! All of your Christmas shopping needs in one beautiful market 🎅❤️ Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/ChristmasMar...

A little loveliness of ladybirds taking shelter within the formal gardens at Abbeyleix House and Farm ❤️ @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @anthologyireland.bsky.social

Moss sporophytes on a mossy trunk deep in the ancient woodlands of Abbeyleix House & Gardens ❤️ @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @anthologyireland.bsky.social

A wonderful little fungi family soak up the morning sunshine deep in the ancient woods at Abbeyleix House & Gardens @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

The spiders are busy these days...I watched this 4 Spot Orb Weaver as he captured this hoverfly, like watching an Attenborough movie, and right on our doorstep. @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

Lovely to finally meet the Nature Boy himself, Sean Ronayne, at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre last night after his inspirational talk ❤️ @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Magical Autumn wonderland at Knockbarron wood ❤️ @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

Autumn colours are just spectacular right now. I visited Knockbarron wood as the light was fading to dusk. So still and serene, the beauty within took my breath away. The Gates of Heaven ❤️ @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

Delighted to see that my little Reindeer Lichen Baubles has made it to the Fungi & Slime Moulds shortlist for Close-up Photographer of the Year 2025!! Delighted to be among these incredible photographers, here is the shortlist: www.cupoty.com/-fungi-short...

Spooky little Dead Man's Fingers fungi peeking through the forest floor... Happy Halloween everyone!! 🥨😱 @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

When life is busy, it's good for the soul to spend time in the calm of woodlands. This tiny perfect little fungi stands tall and proud within the woodland carpet @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

This is mycelium from the Honey fungus known as "bootlaces" which are tough, root-like rhizomorphs that allow the fungus to spread through the soil and infect trees up to 9 metres away!They are a key part of the honey fungus lifecycle, helping it move from one host to another. Amazing nature!

Delighted to be a part of this lovely event @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Wonderful fungi parasols deep in the carpet of the woodlands. So much life in there, and so tranquil 💕 @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

It's fungi season out there 🍄 these tiny little yellow ones peppered a fallen branch at Glasderry wood. Have a great week ahead! @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @fungiderg.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

The Bog Asphodel is just beautiful to look at closely this time of the year @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social

A shaft of sunlight on the woodland floor at Lough Boora Discovery Park illuminated this beautiful creature, the Pink barred Sallow moth. What a beauty @peatlandecr.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

A Bog Asphodel bouquet deep in the heart of Killaun. This is for you Manchán ❤️ 🙏 Go raibh mile maith agat. Nì bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

What a great day, delighted to be part of it

It's that magical fungi time of year 💕 this little one caught my eye as the sun lit its gills as it leaned on a pine cone at Lough Boira Parklands @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

I'm truly honoured to have my Birch Shieldbug and Emperor moths grace the covers of the Irish Government's Climate Action Plan for 2025 @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

This beautiful weather showcases the beautiful colours in the bog right now. Bog Asphodel has changed from its yellow bloom to its deep orange fruiting form. It does the heart good to be out there @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

It's a feast for the senses out in the bog right now...Bracken ferns are turning and the heather is in bloom 💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

The last little Blue Fleabane among fluffy clouds of fleabane seed heads 💙 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

Wonderful to see The Peatlands on the Living Canvas screen at the Earth Rising festival at IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art Thank you to Siobhan Mooney from IMMA for the pics ❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social

#EarthRising is at IMMA- Irish Museum of Modern Art this weekend!! Admission FREE The Peatlands immersive film will be one of the films screened on Living Canvas at IMMA, Europe's largest digital outdoor art screen in Europe Full schedule of events here imma.ie/whats-on/earth-rising/

Lovely to see this little Common Blue butterfly on Devil's Bit Scabious at the Cranberry bog @scohaboybog.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

Make a wish...Loosestrife is in full bloom now @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social

A magical crown fit for a noble King 💕 Devil's Bit Scabious at the Cranberry bog @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social

Make a wish....Loosestrife is in full bloom now ❤️ have a lovely week ahead! @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

Always lovely to see these beautiful day flying moths, the Six spot Burnet moth @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social @pocketwildingie.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social

Delighted to find out this morning that my Reindeer Lichen Tree Baubles taken at Killaun bog, Co. Offaly has received an Honorable Mention in the International Photography Awards Here's my entry photoawards.com/winner/zoom.... and 2025 winners gallery photoawards.com/winner/?comp...

The Peatlands immersive experience is now up and running at Monasterevin Community Centre, County Kildare until 7th September So delighted to be part of The Peatlands team! With lots of thanks to @monasterevincc @lawaters.ie @kildarecountycouncil biodiversity office, @creativeireland

The beautiful Devil's Bit Scabious is appearing now, its flower soon to explode into bloom ❤️ @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @pocketwildingie.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social

Wild Angelica in late evening light 💕 love them @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

The Bog Asphodel, such a beauty in the last of the evening sunshine @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @pocketwildingie.bsky.social @charleenhurtubise.bsky.social

So lovely to feature in the celebrations to commemorate 25 years of community protection & conservation of Abbeyleix Bog Project and to celebrate that fateful day when the community stood together peacefully to stop the continuation of works on the bog by Bord na Mona. People power!!

The Sundew, such an apt name, Dew of the Sun!! The deadly tentacles illuminated by the morning sun ❤️ @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @pocketwildingie.bsky.social

My favourite orchid on the bog, Marsh Helleborine. Wonderful to be able to photograph it up close for John Feehan's invaluable Wildflowers of Offaly series on #YouTube under Offaly Heritage youtu.be/LuG9uf1Hu0Y?... @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Always a joy to photograph these beauties ❤️ the carnivorous Round leaved Sundew @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social