We were excited to spot a cormarant (looking a bit penguiny at first glance) chilling on the jetty as we came up the track yesterday. We...

Walking up to a beautiful wintery landscape this morning. A light dusting of snow in the crisp morning light... We'll be lighting the...

It has been a busy time at the lake this Autumn with flocks of Swans and Goldeneye Ducks. Goldeneye Ducks are winter visitors to both...

Amazing to see the 'Comet of the Century' in the clear dark skies above us here in Donegal

It was very hard to go to bed last night! We frequently see the Northern Lights here at the Lodge but this was really something else. A...

We are very much looking forward to joining the South Donegal Nature Network in marking Earth Day in the Lodge next Sunday 28th and...

Join us at Lough Mardal Lodge to mark Earth Day '24. The South Donegal Nature Network invites you to Lough Mardal Eco Lodge for an...

Discovered by the side of our track that runs along by the lakeshore. It is unlikely it hatched. We suspect a a predator, possibly a...

Careful on the driveway folks - it's that time of year, the frogs are out and they're everywhere!

The frogs are out and about looking for love and safe harbour for their frogspawn...of which there appears to be a lot less than previous...

We all have cold toes today.

Stunning walk along the lakeshore on still days like this.

Simply stunning walk by the lake this morning, the still waters reflecting trees and sky...a lone duck to keep me company! More mornings...

We were mesmersised by all these caterpillars down by the lake while on our walk to the school bus the other morning. Deserving of their...

Straight to the lakeshore after school, do not go pass Go, do not collect €200. But do bring wheelbarrow for schoolbags, snacks and...

The walk from the school bus to the front door is taking an awful lot longer than it did last June. (Yum)

Lovely to see all the bees buzzing around the vegetable garden in the sun. Nice to have some company while weeding!

The meadow in front of the Lodge is in full bloom and a joy to behold! The roof is also in full bloom and blending in beautifully with...

The summer holidays are here. All is lush and green with long swishy swashy grass and wildflowers in every direction including up on the...

Pretty cloudscapes reflecting in the lake, brightening up our day!