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Walkers and Seabirds, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
Seabirds circle as people walk the pier of Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
(c) Annette Kelly
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Scot Pines
The roots of a Scots pine, Raven Nature Reserve, Raven Point, Co. Wexford. Raven Point is a sand spit - a peninsula created by built up sand - and was planted with conifers in the 1930's which in time eventually became the nature reserve.
(c) John Kennedy
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Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
Killarney National Park covers some 25,425 acres of forest, woodland and mountains. The scenic terrain attracts large numbers of visitors.
(c) John Kennedy
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Sand Bar, Raven Point, Co. Wexford
The Raven Nature Reserve is situated on a sand bar to the north east of Wexford Harbour
(c) John Kennedy
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Howth Lighthouse and Dingy, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
Howth Lighthouse and Dingy, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
(c) Annette Kelly
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Seal off Wexford coast
Seals are regularly seen in the waters off Raven Point on the Wexford coast.
(c) John Kennedy
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Mountain stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
The bed of a mountain stream in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.
(c) John Kennedy
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Meltwaters, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
Meltwaters in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry. In winter the McGillycuddy Reeks can be covered in snow for a time and rising temperatures can cause streams of meltwater.
(c) John Kennedy
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Howth Sailing & Boating Club, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
Howth Sailing & Boating Club, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
(c) Annette Kelly
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Thistle, Raven Point, Co. Wexford
Thistle, Raven Point, Co. Wexford. The flowering plants are known for their prickles that protect them from herbivorous animals.
(c) John Kennedy
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Pond reflection, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
A reflection in a pond, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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A Yacht sailing in Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
The sheltered Howth harbour is ideal for mooring yachts which set sail around the Howth headland and Dublin Bay.
(c) Annette Kelly
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A Yacht sailing in Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin -
Weather changing at Raven Point
The weather can change dramatically at the sea shore
(c) John Kennedy
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View towards Raven Point
Raven Point, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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Gorse, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Gorse growing at Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford. The reserve has abundant species of Irish flora.
(c) John Kennedy
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Sailing into Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
A yacht sailing to Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Sailing near Howth Lighthouse, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
Sailing near Howth Lighthouse, Howth Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin
(c) Annette Kelly
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Willowherb, Raven Point, Co. Wexford
Willowherb (Epilobium) are wildflowers that grew in concentrated numbers.
(c) John Kennedy
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Sign post Raven Nature Reserve
As part of an EU twinning programme, the Raven Nature Reserve area was designated a statutory Nature Reserve in 1983 with a total area of 589 ha.
(c) John Kennedy
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Young red squirrel, Raven Point, Co. Wexford
A young red squirrel, Raven Point, Co. Wexford. Squirrels mature rapidly and are able to live independently after 8 to 10 weeks. Squirrels can live between 3 to 7 years.
(c) John Kennedy
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Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
A wide variety of mushrooms are native to Ireland
(c) John Kennedy
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Open water beyond Howth, Co. Dublin
The open water beyond Howth Harbour, Co. Dublin. The area is popular with sailors.
(c) Annette Kelly
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Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
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Ivy imitating a tree, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Ivy (Hedera) is a creeper that can climb many metres up surfaces such as a rock, trees or buildings.
(c) John Kennedy
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Ivy imitating a tree, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford -
Half-Eaten Pine Cone, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
A half-eaten pine cone left behind by a red squirrel at Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford. The red squirrel is native to Ireland but since the introduction of the non-native and competitive grey squirrel the species has become rare.
(c) John Kennedy
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Dog Rose, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Dog Rose (Rosa canina) at Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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Half-Eaten Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
A mushroom half-eaten by a red squirrel at Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford. Raven Nature Reserve is a sanctuary for red squirrels who have become rare in Ireland due to pressure from non-native grey squirrels introduced by man.
(c) John Kennedy
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Half-Eaten Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford -
Lichen, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Lichens are a composite of fungus, algae and plant bacteria that grow on rocks and other surfaces.
(c) John Kennedy
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Meadow Brown butterfly, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Meadow brown butterflies are common in the Irish countryside.
(c) John Kennedy
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Meadow Brown butterfly, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford -
Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
Mushroom, Raven Nature reserve, Co. Wexford
(c) John Kennedy
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Mushroom, Raven Nature Reserve, Co. Wexford
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