Prosperous Reservoir (Ballynafagh Lake)

Hey,

Today with a pal we went exploring Ballynafagh Lake or Prosperous Reservoir in Co Kildare.

There was a host of birds BUT of course because the trees are so full we couldn't fecking see em as we where always on the wrong side of the Gorse but we could hear em!! I did see a lovely Male Reed Bunting singing happily.

But whilst there wasn't many views of our feathers friends there was plenty of Flora and other Fauna.

Blue tailed Damselfly

Common Blue Damselfly

Common Blue Damselfly - male and female mating - not quite a Heart shaped but nearly!!

Green Tiger Beetle

Green Tiger Beetle laying eggs (I think)

Spider in the funkiest web ever - haven't identified it yet - web was like a funnel - but surely we don't have funnel web spiders in Ireland???? Can anyone help?

I have been informed that this is Sundew - which is carnivorous!!

Marsh Cinquefoil

I think this is a Common Spotted Orchid but I'm not sure!!

Frog - we saw 3 different species of frogs but this guy was only a few centimetres big!

Then on the way back to the car we had a lovely view of a Male Linnet in full breeding plumage - such a vivid red colour.

Then it was off to Anna's for Rasher sandwiches and Tea - a great day :)