East Coast Nature Reserve, Newcastle Co. Wicklow

The East Coast Nature Reserve at Blackditch Wood, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow is an important refuge for wetland plants and birds. There are three main habitats on the reserve: calcareous fen (a rare type of bog), grassland and woodland. The fen is the most important habitat for rare flora, whilst the grasslands and pools provide crucial nesting and feeding areas for birds.

This week in the last of the summer sunshine I am going to explore the three main areas and investigate the wildlife! On today's walk the dragonflies had me captivated!