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...
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Oct 23
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...
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Oct 13
'Comet of the Century'
Amazing to see the 'Comet of the Century' in the clear dark skies above us here in Donegal
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May 10
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...
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Apr 18
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...
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Apr 15
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...
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Feb 23
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...
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Feb 23
Frogs out in Force
Careful on the driveway folks - it's that time of year, the frogs are out and they're everywhere!
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Feb 16
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...
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Nov 19, 2023
Still Waters on a November Day
Stunning walk along the lakeshore on still days like this.
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Oct 20, 2023
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...
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Oct 3, 2023
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...
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Sep 5, 2023
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...
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Aug 30, 2023
Blackberry Picking
The walk from the school bus to the front door is taking an awful lot longer than it did last June. (Yum)
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Aug 23, 2023
Bees a buzzin'
Lovely to see all the bees buzzing around the vegetable garden in the sun. Nice to have some company while weeding!
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Jul 23, 2023
Wildflower Heaven
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...
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Jun 27, 2023
The Summer Holidays are Here
The summer holidays are here. All is lush and green with long swishy swashy grass and wildflowers in every direction including up on the...
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Jun 19, 2023
Pretty Cloudscapes
Pretty cloudscapes reflecting in the lake, brightening up our day!
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Mar 21, 2023
That Eerie Sound is Just the Birds
While some of us have forgotten it's Spring thanks to all this dismal weather, the birds are cracking on with things. Undeterred by all...
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