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Cormorant Sighting
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...
Jan 20
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Waking Up to a Beautiful Wintery Landscape
Walking up to a beautiful wintery landscape this morning. A light dusting of snow in the crisp morning light... We'll be lighting the...
Nov 20, 2024
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Protected Species
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...
Oct 24, 2024
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'Comet of the Century'
Amazing to see the 'Comet of the Century' in the clear dark skies above us here in Donegal
Oct 14, 2024
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Northern Lights Dazzle
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...
May 10, 2024
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Earth Day Networking Event Next Sunday
We are very much looking forward to joining the South Donegal Nature Network in marking Earth Day in the Lodge next Sunday 28th and...
Apr 18, 2024
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Marking Earth Day '24
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...
Apr 15, 2024
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Mallard Duck Egg
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...
Feb 23, 2024
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Frogs out in Force
Careful on the driveway folks - it's that time of year, the frogs are out and they're everywhere!
Feb 23, 2024
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Spring is in the Air
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...
Feb 16, 2024
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A Chilly Start to the Day
We all have cold toes today.
Feb 8, 2024
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Icy Days
A frozen-over lake was pretty enough but from the hill this epic view of Donegal Bay and snowy Sliah Liag in the distance..usually hidden...
Jan 18, 2024
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Happy New Year
Wishing everyone colour on the grey days in 2024.
Jan 4, 2024
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Still Waters on a November Day
Stunning walk along the lakeshore on still days like this.
Nov 19, 2023
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Northern Lights
The camera was just about able to capture (albeit very poor quality) some beautiful moments as the Northern Lights shapeshifted over the...
Nov 4, 2023
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Stunning Morning Light on a Still Lake
Simply stunning walk by the lake this morning, the still waters reflecting trees and sky...a lone duck to keep me company! More mornings...
Oct 21, 2023
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Very Hungry Caterpillars
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...
Oct 3, 2023
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Straight to the Lake!
Straight to the lakeshore after school, do not go pass Go, do not collect €200. But do bring wheelbarrow for schoolbags, snacks and...
Sep 5, 2023
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Blackberry Picking
The walk from the school bus to the front door is taking an awful lot longer than it did last June. (Yum)
Aug 30, 2023
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Bees a buzzin'
Lovely to see all the bees buzzing around the vegetable garden in the sun. Nice to have some company while weeding!
Aug 23, 2023
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