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55.15238, -6.29035
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting 🐕 Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days 🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
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🦅 Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Swift, Cuckoo, Swallow +23 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Swift, Cuckoo, Swallow +23 more · last seen 2024
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🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Claw Brook-moss, Pale Thread-moss, Marsh Forklet-moss +25 more · last seen 2012; Plants — Claw Brook-moss, Pale Thread-moss, Marsh Forklet-moss +25 more · last seen 2012
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady, Peacock +35 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady, Peacock +35 more · last seen 2019
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Moyle Way Walking route 32 km ▾
Waterfoot to Ballycastle
Named route Length 32 km Regional walking route
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Wildlife to spot
338 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 338 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 21 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Swift · Cuckoo · Swallow · House Sparrow · Hooded Crow +16
Swift Apus apus Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Swallow Hirundo rustica2017 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2016 Hooded Crow Corvus cornix2014 Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe2022 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2021 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2014 House Martin Delichon urbicum2010 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2010 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2010 Rook Corvus frugilegus2010 Robin Erithacus rubecula2010 Magpie Pica pica2010 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2010 Starling Sturnus vulgaris2010 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2010 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2010 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2010 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2010 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba2010 🦌 Mammals 1 species
spring autumn winter
2020 ▾
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris Common Lizard
Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara Small Tortoiseshell · Painted Lady · Peacock · Orange-tip · Ringlet +33
Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae Painted Lady Vanessa cardui Peacock Aglais io Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines2014 Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria Claw Brook-moss · Pale Thread-moss · Bristly Fringe-moss · Fern-leaved Hook-moss · Big Shaggy-moss +48
Claw Brook-moss Hygrohypnella ochracea Pale Thread-moss Bryum pallens Bristly Fringe-moss Racomitrium heterostichum Fern-leaved Hook-moss Cratoneuron filicinum Big Shaggy-moss Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus Yellow Fringe-moss Racomitrium aciculare Long-shanked Pincushion Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 338 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 21 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Swift · Cuckoo · Swallow · House Sparrow · Hooded Crow +16
Swift Apus apus Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Swallow Hirundo rustica2017 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2016 Hooded Crow Corvus cornix2014 Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe2022 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2021 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2014 House Martin Delichon urbicum2010 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2010 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2010 Rook Corvus frugilegus2010 Robin Erithacus rubecula2010 Magpie Pica pica2010 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2010 Starling Sturnus vulgaris2010 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2010 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2010 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2010 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2010 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba2010 🦌 Mammals 1 species
spring autumn winter
2020 ▾
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris Common Lizard
Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara Small Tortoiseshell · Painted Lady · Peacock · Orange-tip · Ringlet +33
Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae Painted Lady Vanessa cardui Peacock Aglais io Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines2014 Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria Claw Brook-moss · Pale Thread-moss · Bristly Fringe-moss · Fern-leaved Hook-moss · Big Shaggy-moss +48
Claw Brook-moss Hygrohypnella ochracea Pale Thread-moss Bryum pallens Bristly Fringe-moss Racomitrium heterostichum Fern-leaved Hook-moss Cratoneuron filicinum Big Shaggy-moss Hylocomiadelphus triquetrus Yellow Fringe-moss Racomitrium aciculare Long-shanked Pincushion Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus
Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta2014
Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta2014
Common Wave Cabera exanthemata2013
Common Wave Cabera exanthemata2013
Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia2017
Emperor Moth Saturnia pavonia2017
White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda2014
White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda2014
Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronuba2014
Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronuba2014
Magpie Moth Abraxas grossulariata2014
Magpie Moth Abraxas grossulariata2014
Green-veined White Pieris napi2014
Green-veined White Pieris napi2014
Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata2013
Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata2013
Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata2013
Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata2013
Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus2013
Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus2013
Small White Pieris rapae
Small White Pieris rapae
Volucella bombylans Volucella bombylans
Volucella bombylans Volucella bombylans
Chrysolina banksii Chrysolina banksii2017
Chrysolina banksii Chrysolina banksii2017
Potato Capsid Closterotomus norwegicus2015
Potato Capsid Closterotomus norwegicus2015
Gold Spot Plusia festucae2013
Gold Spot Plusia festucae2013
Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria2013
Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria2013
July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata2013
July Highflyer Hydriomena furcata2013
Coxcomb Prominent Ptilodon capucina2013
Coxcomb Prominent Ptilodon capucina2013
Small Square-spot Diarsia rubi2013
Small Square-spot Diarsia rubi2013
Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria2013
Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria2013
Garden Tiger Arctia caja2013
Garden Tiger Arctia caja2013
Grey Arches Polia nebulosa2013
Grey Arches Polia nebulosa2013
Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata2013
Clouded Border Lomaspilis marginata2013
Grey Dagger Acronicta psi2013
Grey Dagger Acronicta psi2013
Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata2013
Silver-ground Carpet Xanthorhoe montanata2013
True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea2013
True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea2013
Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria2013
Barred Red Hylaea fasciaria2013
Common White Wave Cabera pusaria2013
Common White Wave Cabera pusaria2013
Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata2013
Brimstone Moth Opisthograptis luteolata2013
Snout Hypena proboscidalis2013
Snout Hypena proboscidalis2013 Ptychomitrium polyphyllum
Ptychomitrium polyphyllum
Common Tamarisk-moss Thuidium tamariscinum
Common Tamarisk-moss Thuidium tamariscinum
Green Mountain Fringe-moss Racomitrium fasciculare
Green Mountain Fringe-moss Racomitrium fasciculare
Fountain Apple-moss Philonotis fontana
Fountain Apple-moss Philonotis fontana
Aloe Haircap Pogonatum aloides
Aloe Haircap Pogonatum aloides
Hair-pointed Grimmia Grimmia trichophylla
Hair-pointed Grimmia Grimmia trichophylla
Red-stemmed Feather-moss Pleurozium schreberi
Red-stemmed Feather-moss Pleurozium schreberi
Neat Feather-moss Pseudoscleropodium purum
Neat Feather-moss Pseudoscleropodium purum
Rusty Feather-moss Sciuro-hypnum plumosum
Rusty Feather-moss Sciuro-hypnum plumosum
Wall Screw-moss Tortula muralis
Wall Screw-moss Tortula muralis
Springy Turf-moss Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus
Springy Turf-moss Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus
Isothecium myosuroides Isothecium myosuroides
Isothecium myosuroides Isothecium myosuroides
Glittering Wood-moss Hylocomium splendens
Glittering Wood-moss Hylocomium splendens
Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss Plagiomnium undulatum
Hart's-tongue Thyme-moss Plagiomnium undulatum
Swan's-neck Thyme-moss Mnium hornum
Swan's-neck Thyme-moss Mnium hornum
Common Pocket-moss Fissidens taxifolius
Common Pocket-moss Fissidens taxifolius
Heath Star Moss Campylopus introflexus
Heath Star Moss Campylopus introflexus
Pale Glaucous Thread-moss Pohlia wahlenbergii
Pale Glaucous Thread-moss Pohlia wahlenbergii
Pointed Spear-moss Calliergonella cuspidata
Pointed Spear-moss Calliergonella cuspidata
Starry Hoar-moss Hedwigia stellata
Starry Hoar-moss Hedwigia stellata
Rough-stalked Feather-moss Brachythecium rutabulum
Rough-stalked Feather-moss Brachythecium rutabulum
Marsh Forklet-moss Dichodontium palustre
Marsh Forklet-moss Dichodontium palustre
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2010
Bog Stitchwort Stellaria alsine2010
Common Yellow-sedge Carex demissa2010
Common Yellow-sedge Carex demissa2010
Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii2010
Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii2010
Marsh Arrowgrass Triglochin palustris2010
Marsh Arrowgrass Triglochin palustris2010
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa2010
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa2010
Toad Rush Juncus bufonius2010
Toad Rush Juncus bufonius2010
Tufted Forget-me-not Myosotis laxa2010
Tufted Forget-me-not Myosotis laxa2010
Dryopteris affinis Dryopteris affinis2010
Dryopteris affinis Dryopteris affinis2010
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2010
Herb-Robert Geranium robertianum2010
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2010
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna2010
Bramble Rubus fruticosus2010
Bramble Rubus fruticosus2010
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2010
Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris2010
Common Sallow Salix cinerea2010
Common Sallow Salix cinerea2010
Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2010
Rowan Sorbus aucuparia2010
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2010
Marsh Thistle Cirsium palustre2010
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus2010
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus2010
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2010
Meadow Buttercup Ranunculus acris2010
Polypodium vulgare Polypodium vulgare2010
Polypodium vulgare Polypodium vulgare2010
Cross-leaved Heath Erica tetralix2010
Cross-leaved Heath Erica tetralix2010
Heath Wood-rush Luzula multiflora2010
Heath Wood-rush Luzula multiflora2010
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper2010
Prickly Sow-thistle Sonchus asper2010
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2010
Yorkshire-fog Holcus lanatus2010
Corn Spurrey Spergula arvensis2010
Corn Spurrey Spergula arvensis2010
Yarrow Achillea millefolium2010
Yarrow Achillea millefolium2010
Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium2010
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