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Primrose
The primrose flower has crinkly green leaves which are thick and hardy. The colour of the flower can vary between cream, yellow, red, purple and pink. Some people have suggested that the colour of the primrose depends on the amount of sunshine it gets, because the further south towards the equator the flowers grow, the deeper, more intense the colours become.
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Primrose
The primrose flower has crinkly green leaves which are thick and hardy. The colour of the flower can vary between cream, yellow, red, purple and pink. Some people have suggested that the colour of the primrose depends on the amount of sunshine it gets, because the further south towards the equator the flowers grow, the deeper, more intense the colours become.
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Blue Tit
The blue tit is a very common bird in Ireland. It can be found in woodlands, farmlands, parks and gardens. It is a very colourful little bird, with a green back, yellow belly and white cheeks. The top of its head is blue, and so are its wings and its tail.
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Blue Tit
The blue tit is a very common bird in Ireland. It can be found in woodlands, farmlands, parks and gardens. It is a very colourful little bird, with a green back, yellow belly and white cheeks. The top of its head is blue, and so are its wings and its tail.
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Glacier
Glaciers cover large stretches of polar regions and are also found in high mountain ranges in many parts of the world. As global temperatures increase, many glaciers are beginning to melt.
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Glacier
Glaciers cover large stretches of polar regions and are also found in high mountain ranges in many parts of the world. As global temperatures increase, many glaciers are beginning to melt.
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Lesser Celandine
The Lesser Celandine is also known as Pilewort and is one of the earliest flowering wild flowers in Ireland, appearing in March and April. The flowers are similar to Buttercups being bright yellow and have the appearance of little stars when reflecting the sunlight. In wet windy weather, the petals close. Celandine has twice the amount of petals as the Buttercup and has heart-shaped glossy leaves.
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Lesser Celandine
The Lesser Celandine is also known as Pilewort and is one of the earliest flowering wild flowers in Ireland, appearing in March and April. The flowers are similar to Buttercups being bright yellow and have the appearance of little stars when reflecting the sunlight. In wet windy weather, the petals close. Celandine has twice the amount of petals as the Buttercup and has heart-shaped glossy leaves.
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Comma Butterfly
The Comma Butterfly is quite rare in Ireland, however it has been seen occasionally in parts of Wexford and Waterford. Its wings appear frayed at the edges and there is a white comma-shaped mark on the underside of its wings. Butterflies are particularly sensitive to climate change and are currently being monitored closely by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
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Comma Butterfly
The Comma Butterfly is quite rare in Ireland, however it has been seen occasionally in parts of Wexford and Waterford. Its wings appear frayed at the edges and there is a white comma-shaped mark on the underside of its wings. Butterflies are particularly sensitive to climate change and are currently being monitored closely by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
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Peatland scene
Peatlands in Ireland are an important habitat for a host of wildlife and plants. The plants that grow in peatland areas are well suited to the waterlogged and acidic conditions of the peatlands.
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Peatland scene
Peatlands in Ireland are an important habitat for a host of wildlife and plants. The plants that grow in peatland areas are well suited to the waterlogged and acidic conditions of the peatlands.
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Long-eared Owl
The long-eared owl is the most common owl found in Ireland. It makes its roost near woods and grasslands where it can easily hunt for mice, rats and other mammals. Long-eared owls get their name from their long ear tufts. When the owl is frightened or curious about something, its ears prick up, but when it is relaxed or flying they lie flat on its head.
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Long-eared Owl
The long-eared owl is the most common owl found in Ireland. It makes its roost near woods and grasslands where it can easily hunt for mice, rats and other mammals. Long-eared owls get their name from their long ear tufts. When the owl is frightened or curious about something, its ears prick up, but when it is relaxed or flying they lie flat on its head.
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Hare
The Irish hare is a native Irish mammal. The coat of the Irish hare may vary in colour throughout the year, developing white patches, sometimes they can even become fully white. These hares are usually found in wild grasslands.
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Hare
The Irish hare is a native Irish mammal. The coat of the Irish hare may vary in colour throughout the year, developing white patches, sometimes they can even become fully white. These hares are usually found in wild grasslands.
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Killarney Fern
The Killarney Fern is a member of the Filmy fern family. It has long, dark green, translucent leaves which can be up to 45cm long.
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Killarney Fern
The Killarney Fern is a member of the Filmy fern family. It has long, dark green, translucent leaves which can be up to 45cm long.
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Nephrops Lobster
The Nephrops Lobster is also known as the Norwegian Lobster or the Dublin Bay Prawn. Despite its name, it is not found in Dublin Bay. Nephrops Lobsters are found however in the Irish Sea and off the west coast of Ireland. They can grow up to 8cm in length.
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Nephrops Lobster
The Nephrops Lobster is also known as the Norwegian Lobster or the Dublin Bay Prawn. Despite its name, it is not found in Dublin Bay. Nephrops Lobsters are found however in the Irish Sea and off the west coast of Ireland. They can grow up to 8cm in length.
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Eel
The eel is a type of fish, however, there are hundreds of different eel species. The Anguilla anguilla eel is the only species of freshwater eel which has been found in Europe.
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Eel
The eel is a type of fish, however, there are hundreds of different eel species. The Anguilla anguilla eel is the only species of freshwater eel which has been found in Europe.
©Michael VineyGlacier
Glaciers cover large stretches of polar regions and are also found in high mountain ranges in many parts of the world. As global temperatures increase, many glaciers are beginning to melt.
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Glacier
Glaciers cover large stretches of polar regions and are also found in high mountain ranges in many parts of the world. As global temperatures increase, many glaciers are beginning to melt.
©Michael Viney
Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are covered from head to toe in hard pointed prickles. The prickles help them protect themselves from predators. Hedgehogs are not able to see very well but they have a good sense of smell and hearing. Hedgehogs usually sleep during the day and get up just around sundown.
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Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are covered from head to toe in hard pointed prickles. The prickles help them protect themselves from predators. Hedgehogs are not able to see very well but they have a good sense of smell and hearing. Hedgehogs usually sleep during the day and get up just around sundown.
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Swallows
The swallow is one of Ireland's migrating birds. It spends the winter in Africa and comes to Ireland from April to October. The swallow is a glossy, royal blue colour on top, with a red throat, blue-black breast-band and is white underneath. Every swallow also has a very distinctive forked tail, but the female's tail is a little shorter than the male's.
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Swallows
The swallow is one of Ireland's migrating birds. It spends the winter in Africa and comes to Ireland from April to October. The swallow is a glossy, royal blue colour on top, with a red throat, blue-black breast-band and is white underneath. Every swallow also has a very distinctive forked tail, but the female's tail is a little shorter than the male's.
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