Tag Archives: Bog of Allen Nature Centre
March Wildlife Watch – Red Squirrel
Last year there was great excitement at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre as a new species to the area was identified, the Red Squirrel (Iora Rua). Although the red squirrels do not hibernate they do become less active in … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Badger
One of the many dangers to wildlife is traffic on our roads. This weeks species the Badger (Broc) I unfortunately saw as road kill along the R409 last week. The badger is one of Ireland’s noctural mammals that emerge from … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Snowdrop
The start of Spring brings one of the first well known wild flowers to our communities, the Snowdrop (Plúirín sneachta). The arrival of the snowdrop is considered a sign that the worst of Winter is over. Although the snowdrop escaped … Continue reading
February Wildlife Watch – Frog
This month the Irish Peatland Conservation Council launches its annual Hop To It Frog survey asking members of the public to send their frog sightings to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. The Common Frog (Loscann Coiteann) Ireland’s only species … Continue reading
January Wildlife Watch – Hare
The Irish hare (Giorra Éireannach) is a native mammal that is widespread in Ireland. They can be found both in upland and lowland grassland, bogland or coastal habitats and even in urban environments such as retail/office spaces in located on … Continue reading
Events
Féile an Dúlra 2025 – The IPCC’s Festival of Nature IPCC offer citizen science skill-sharing days and free nature themed public event throughout the year and you are invited. At this time, not all final details for upcoming events are … Continue reading