Curracloe Beach

The Mallard Curl

Underside of the Ringlet

The Ringlet Butterfly is unuasual compared with other butterfly species as it's pattern and eyespots are the same on both sides.

Funnel web

This web is a very interesting structure about five - seven inches long that reaches down to the ground.

The mud game

It's difficult to see but there's an Ant on the newly formed Amphibian. I waited in anticipation to see if it's hunting skills were finaly tuned but the Frog let this opportunity pass. Tadpoles develop hindlimbs first then forelimbs as it's tail recedes and gills are replaced by lungs. The transformation from aquatic life to terrestrial life is truly amazing.

Thick on the ground

The Common Frog

The name may suggest they're common in Ireland but the naming of species happened a long time ago. Poor water quality and loss of habitat are their two biggest enemies today.

Green Shield bug

The Shield bug has amazing camouflage

Large red damselfly

Damselflies fold their wings while still, unlike Dragonflies.

Spring color

The purple Crocus is a welcome sight as they hail the start of spring.

Canadian Goose