Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Nóinín mór AKA Dog daisy Generally flowering from May to September but this native flower was spotted during this week. It can reach 80cm in height & has white petals with a bright yellow centre. Found in meadows, grass verges #WildflowerHour

Red Clover Trifolium pratense Seamair dhearg Commonly seen purplish pink coloured flower. A native plant, flowering from May to October. A lone example flowering beside a footpath. #WildflowerHour

Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca Peasair na luch A native plant still flowering on a roadside location. Bright bluish-purple flowers which are favoured by bees & other insects. The leaves comprise of pairs of narrow, oblong, pointed leaflets. #WildflowerHour

Alder Buckthorn Frangula alnus Paide Bréan A very rare native tree, its dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Although its flowers are small, they are a valuable source of nectar for pollinators. It’s #berries - initially coloured red, mature to black. #WildflowerHour

Bulrush Typha latifolia Coigeal na mBan sí (Spindle of the banshee) A tall, upright perennial native plant, growing in the #Liffey & nearby waterways. Bulrushes act as a filter, absorbing toxins, thus helping to reduce water pollution. #wildflowerhour

Looking forward to an interesting day & loads of informative presentations at the #KildareBiodiversityConference in @KeadeenHotel today.

Fungi, Fungais There are many types of #Fungi in Ireland. The main part of a fungus (Fungais) is below ground. A Mushroom (muisiriún) is what you see above ground & may only last a few days. Many Fungi feed on dead material - trees, plants, leaves or animals. #FungiFriday

Looking forward to attending the Kildare Biodiversity Conference 2026 Date: 17th & 18th October Where: Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge Time: 9 am. – 5 pm. If you have an interest in biodiversity this event will be most informative & well worth attending. Link: kildarebiodiversityconferenc…

You can recycle anything with a plug, battery or cable! Including “invisible e-waste” like electric / electronic toys, e-cigarettes, power tools, smoke detectors, wearables, smart home gadgets, e-bikes / e-scooters even cables. Celebrate #InternationalEWasteDay & Recycle #WEEE

Robin Erithacus rubecula Spideog Ireland's most widespread native garden bird, will often perch near people. Eats insects, fruits & visits bird tables. Its bright orange-red breast makes it unmistakable Very territorial & will attack other robins who venture into their patch.

It's Bulb Planting Season On Saturday morning we commenced our Autumn work plan by planting the first tranche of bulbs. * The Bee Highway areas of the towpath running from the Watering Gates to the Strand. * The entrance to the Fairy Walk was planted. facebook.com/newbridgetidyto…

Common Reed Phragmites australis An Ghiolcach Native & widely seen growing along fen feeders & lakes Large feather like heads, growing along one side of the stem Can grow to 3 Mts. & dead stems host a number of insect species. Flowers August & still appearing #WildflowerHour

Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria Airgead luachra A native perennial plant found all along a nearby waterway - still blooming in October! Creamy coloured small 5-6 petalled flowers - quite a strong smelling plant. Often visited by #bees & #insects in summer. #WildflowerHour

Devil's Bit Scabious Succisa pratensis Odhrach bhallach A native blueish-violet coloured perennial flower generally appearing in marshes & hedgerows, growing from longish slender stalks from June to October. #WildflowerHour

Spindle Euonymous europaeus Feoras A small deciduous native tree (3–6 Mt.) found in hedgerows In May/June four petalled green flowers appear. In Autumn lovely colour is provided with four lobed pink seed cases & bright orange berries containing seeds abound. #WildflowerHour

Herb Robert Geranium robertianum Ruithéal rí A small pink native flower with five un-notched petals & pink lines running the length in the centre of the petal. Grows in shaded areas, leaves often edged in red. Still flowering in October & probably to November #WildflowerHour