Bat Survey Training

Bat Survey Training with Bat Conservation Ireland this Thursday at 8 pm here in Clara Bog Visitor Centre. A great opportunity to get better acquainted with your local wildlife and contribute information that forms part of a national database. Full training and equipment provided. All that is required is your interest and a few hours of your time in August. For further details please call the Centre on 057-9368878 or just turn up on the night.

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Waterford Branch visit Fenor bog for biodiversity day

We took a very informative and relaxing field trip to Fenor bog on a warm and Sunny world biodiversity day. We were ably guided by Mrs Rita Byrne who impressed us with her enthusiasm and knowledge of this nature reserve and also her knowledge and interest in the wider Fenor area.

As initially pointed out by Rita growth at the site was about three weeks later than normal. Notwithstanding this many wild flowers had begun to appear and blossom such as Bog Bean; Lady’s Smock; Marsh Marigold; Horsetail; Angelica, Marsh St. John’s Wort. Many Green Veined White Butterflies were seen and one or two Orange Tips provided great excitement. Our field trip gave us a great insight into this type f habitat and our sincere thanks to Rita for giving freely of her time.

 
Fenor bog is an example of an alkaline fen and is a designated Natural Heritage Area (No.1697). It has a variety of communities –wet woodland dominated by alder and willow, wide expanses of greater tussock sedge and flat wet wild flower areas. Over 200 species have been recorded there. Fenor bog is being conserved by the Irish Peatland conservation Council and Món Fhionnúrach development association (MFDA). It is also part of the Copper Coas
t Heritage Trail which runs from Tramore to Stradbally in County Waterford. MFDA is a voluntary committee managing Fenor bog and is a great example of how communities can be involved in successfully conserving their unique local habitats for tourism, education and research.  Reserve management involves controlling the water level by blocking drains and the construction of a pond along the southern margin. The construction of a boardwalk assists visitors and minimises trampling. Further information can be got from Irish Peatland conservation Council and the MFDA c/o Mrs Rita Byrne, Fenor, Co. Waterford.

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