A snow white enchanted Reindeer lichen tree among the ruby red sphagnum mosses 💕 at Aghaweenagh bog Co. Cavan @peatlandecr.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

A golden star of beauty ⭐️ the Bog Asphodel its Summer plumage 💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @

These semi submerged sundews caught my eye in the swampy depths of Fartrin bog 💕 their sticky tentacles entangling.... exquisite little carnivores!!! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social

What a spectacular location, and amazing species youtu.be/am3e0pZifsE?... @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

The wonderful Sphagnum sporangium or capsule, its lid on the cusp of popping open to disperse thousands of precious spores into the breeze...what a beautiful little treasure within the living carpet of Fartrin bog, Co. Cavan @sphagnums.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social

What an otherworldly creature ❤️ the Sallow Kitten moth caterpillar looks like a curled up leaf to the passer by, but wow, so amazing up close!!! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social

Finally, the fully emerged Four Spot Chaser is ready to take to the skies. His spectacular wings fully stretched and ready to go...what a wonder of nature ❤️ @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

The delicate unfurling of the dragonfly's wings is really incredible. The dragonfly pumps into the shrunken crumpled wings, which helps them to unfurl. After the wings have fully expanded the hemolymph recedes, leaving behind dry, strong structures. The fully formed wings are like stained glass art

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What a gift to witness the emergence and transformation of the dragonfly from its watery world to its winged existence. This is one of a series of images, as he hangs upside down from his exuvia on the cusp of releasing his new wings @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Queen Anne's Lace, such an apt name for this flower's beautiful resemblance to intricate lace. Its beauty caught my eye in the late evening enjoying the sun's last rays @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Bird's Eye Speedwell, just a beautiful little Irish wildflower 💙 Find out more about it here through the eyes of John Feehan: youtu.be/CDI6xIoE7KY?... @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

Sundews are such resilient fascinating little carnivores. This one lured a larger prey than usual with this pond skater!! The sundews tentacles holding fast to the skater's body as he tries in vain to escape....happy World Peatlands Day 2026 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Marsh Marigold peeks out of the sparkling bog pool 💕 these sunny mornings so beautiful out in the wilderness @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

For those who need a hug this Monday....this little unfurling bracken fern has its arms outstretched 💕 @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

Beautiful Bogbean is now in bloom in the bog pools 💕 what a unique beauty, with their hairy star shaped flowers. It does the heart good to see them ❤️ find out all about them here through the knowledge of John Feehan youtu.be/QxAdGuh2giI?... @communitywetlands.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social

Hare's Tail Bog Cotton at Milltownpass bog, so dreamy.... @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

The flower of Offaly that features on the County Offaly crest, our Bog Rosemary, taken at Clara Bog Nature Reserve @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

youtube.com/watch?v=U9cz... Wild Arum or Lords & Ladies or Cuckoo Pint, a fascinating ancient plant species. The intelligence of plants is really extraordinary. Make yourself a cuppa and have a look,I'm honoured to be part of the filming team @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

A lovely trip to Dysart woodland, Co. Laois. Just spectacular. I have never seen such carpets of bluebells 💙 pure magic and so good for the soul @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

So lovely to see my favourite tiny butterfly on the wing at the Cranberry bog over the weekend. Such a little beauty @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

Forget-me-Not 💙 is in bloom now ...such a dreamy little native beauty @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social

The Wood Anemones are an indicator of ancient woodlands. So delicately beautiful, I was mesmerised by them in the late evening light at Syngefield, along the Camcor River 💕 @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

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Three fingered Saxifrage, a little beauty in bloom on an old wall near you right now 💕 find out more about this little beauty through the wonderful knowledge of John Feehan @wildflowerhour.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=uoa7...

Life can seem calm and quiet in the woodland, but life is in full tilt when we slow down to see. A leaf miner moth larva has etched his trail to adulthood on this bramble leaf and is now enjoying his winged life @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

A tiniest little Devil's Matchstick lichen surrounded and sheltered by its Matchstick family ❤️ tiny worlds within worlds... @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social

The wheel of time keeps turning 💕 unfurling Fiddlehead fern at Cadamstown woods @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

I'm always drawn to bog pools...this little one so mystical at dusk in the heart of Killaun ❤️ @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

Beautiful Blackthorn is in bloom now 💕 so lovely to see the hedgerows full of its beautiful white flowers. Find out more about the wonderful Blackthorn here through the knowledge of John Feehan www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJzn... @hedgerowsireland.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

Beautiful Coltsfoot is in flower now 😍 what a little beauty!! Such an interesting flower, you can find out all about it here through the eyes of our very own John Feehan www.youtube.com/watch?v=nReA... @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

I really enjoyed my BLAST art residency this month at Clonaslee College with TY & 2nd Year students. The theme was 'We are Nature' the emphasis on reconnecting the students with the natural world. 'We are not apart from Nature, we are a part of Nature' Jane Goodall @tocharstories.bsky.social

A bouquet of sphagnum for you on this wild Spring morning ❤️ @sphagnums.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social

Our exhibition in the Netherlands has moved to the Fortuna Brewery on the island of Vlieland!! Thank you so much to Noorderlicht for organising!!! It runs until the 1st of September @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Today,20th of March, is World Frog Day. It aims to highlight the importance of these amazing creatures and their amphibious friends in nature's intricate web of life. Protecting these small creatures is a vital step in preserving the broader biodiversity of our wetlands all over the world.

Happy St. Patrick's day !!☘️☘️☘️ a galaxy of green Sphagnum cuspidatum for ye all 💚💚💚 @scohaboybog.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

The sphagnum mosses are soaking up all of this rain ❤️ this beauty standing proud in the morning sunshine ... @sphagnums.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Lovely to see this little Devil's Matchstick family nestled among the dewy mosses ❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social

So lovely to see frogspawn in the bog pools...New life soon to emerge, the cycle of life keeps turning ❤️ @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social #frogspawn #communitywetlandsforum

The incredible world of Ferns ❤️ Do yourself a favour, make yourself a cuppa, and sit & enjoy this fascinating 10 minute insight by the wonderful Dr. John Feehan !! So wonderful to be a part of the filming team ❤️ youtu.be/aZf7hD7-yMo?...

So lovely to see such beautiful Scarlet Elfcups in dark damp woodland scrub in Birr. Such a vibrant colour to brighten up these damp days @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

The delicate little female flower of the Hazel tree ❤️ such a tiny little beauty.... @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

The Hazel trees are in bloom ❤️ male catkins, and the tiny little female red flower. So beautiful when the sun illuminates them between the showers .... @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

The wet woodland is truly wet now! Magical to wade in there in the evening light @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social

The sphagnum mosses are loving all of this rain 💕 otherworldly treasures within the bog pools @sphagnums.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social

Opening night at Noorderlicht gallery Groningen. Such a happy occasion shared with the best people. Thank you @boscheeringa what a pleasure to exhibit with you ❤️ Endless thanks to the Irish Ambassador in the Netherlands, Ann Derwin and all of the team at @irelandinnl for making it all possible

Finishing touches....gearing up for our launch this evening at the Noorderlicht gallery in Gröningen the Netherlands...looking good!! Myself and Bo Scheeringa are soooo excited!! @communitywetlands.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

It's dark and moody out in the bog now with all of this rain...but there is still beauty @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social

There is something magical about the bog at dusk as night falls. I love how the sky and trees are reflected in the bog pools as I walk through the wet woodland ❤️ @claireissimo.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social

After the rain, early morning light at Killaun ❤️ @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social