Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Hazel catkins

The woodland walkways are an excellent place to see Brimstone Butterfly's. The Brimstone larval require limestone areas where Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn grow their main food source.

Crossing the foot bridge


Erkina river

An Otter (lutra lutra) was seen swimming in the river as we crossed the footbridge, great to see!

Wood Anemone


Three Ladybirds


Old timber dams

Larch timber was traditionally used to block small drains.

Enjoying the sunshine in Durrow

Catherine and Anne Marie checking out the Interpretation panel