Clew bay, sunshine, wind, and mackerel
Sunshine, wind and mackerel on the Wild Atlantic Charters in Clew Bay, County Mayo.
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Ireland’s government spending more on greyhound and horse racing than on nature conservation
The Irish Wildlife Trust submission to Budget 2018 found that the most recent figures available indicate that the National Parks … Continue reading Ireland’s government spending more on greyhound and horse racing than on nature conservation
Storm Callum and sea level rise in Clew Bay 12102018
Storm Callum reached its peak in Clew Bay on friday morning (12102018). Flooding occurred at Westport Quay caused by the … Continue reading Storm Callum and sea level rise in Clew Bay 12102018
Common seal pups and mackerel
Ireland has two species of seal, the Common or Harbour seal and the Grey seal. Clew Bay has both species … Continue reading Common seal pups and mackerel
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
Lion’s mane jellyfish Largelionsmanejellyfish.jpg Scientific classification e Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Class: Scyphozoa Order: Semaeostomeae Family: Cyaneidae Genus: Cyanea Species: … Continue reading Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
July mackerel fishing in the calms
A family party fish for mackerel onboard “Rebecca” in Clew Bay, County Mayo with Kilmeena based Wild Atlantic Charters. July … Continue reading July mackerel fishing in the calms
Otter foraging for fish in seaweed
Mackerel in Clew Bay on May 12th.
A panoramic view from “Rebecca” near Inishoo in Clew Bay 12th Mayo 2018 Photo Shay Fennelly Kevin has a … Continue reading Mackerel in Clew Bay on May 12th.
Spring bloom arrives in Clew Bay
Recently I met an oyster farmer in Murrisk who grows pacific oysters. I asked if he saw any recent growth … Continue reading Spring bloom arrives in Clew Bay
A not so common Common Lizard
A not so commonly seen animal in Ireland is the Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara). I remember as a child … Continue reading A not so common Common Lizard
Vikings, longships and Clew Bay
On Ireland’s west coast Viking raiders were known to raid monasteries on offshore islands (Skelligs, Inishmurray) and inland up rivers … Continue reading Vikings, longships and Clew Bay