Why not have a review of our new page under “Projects” tab “A year in the life of a Wild flower Meadow”
There are some really nice photographs of insects plants and wild life.
Tag Archives: insects
Late Summer with colourful flowers and insects in Kilkenny
Butterflies in Kilkenny
The red admiral butterfly is very particular about the flower it visits! A sunny afternoon in early September on Circular road there are some very popular flowers that get more than their fair share of butterfly attention.
Butterflies enjoying the sun on Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterfly at Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies in Circular rd. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Dukesmeadows wild flower meadow blooms
Dukesmeadows forms an extensive urban wild flower meadow close to the River Nore and within walking distance of Kilkenny City Centre. It is a haven for wildlife, insects and plants. it forms an attractive amenity for the residents of the area.
Dukesmeadows 7 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Butterflies are attracted to Lintown
Attractive flower beds and planting reflect the environmental improvement works being undertaken in Lintown.
Colourful flowers and butterfly at Lintown. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Colourful flowers attract colourful butterflys in Kilkenny
August butterfly attracted by the colourful flowers in Kilkenny City
Colourful meadows in July
Wild flowers in Dukesmeadow July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Dukesmeadow colour July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Wild flowers in Dukesmeadow, July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Wild Flowers at Dukesmeadow, July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Biodiversity in our riverside wild flower meadows
Butterfly on the River Nore wild flower meadow, July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Wild flowers attract insects on the river Nore wild flower meadows, July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Bumble bee enjoys the colourful wild flowers on the Nore river side meadow, July 2010. Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Wild flowers give cover to insects, July 2010: Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful.
Orchids Bloom in Kilkenny
Orchids are a most beautiful but endangered flower. Kilkenny City is working to protect its rare flowers and their associated habitats. It is wonderful to visit and see the orchids bloom again this year.
Orchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
The area is protected from mowing by the Local Residents association during the summer flowering season. This species may be the common spotted orchid (dactylorhiza fuchsii). For more information or if you would like to assist in protecting our rare flowers, why not contact the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee.
Orchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny BeautifulOrchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Orchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny BeautifulOrchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
Orchids bloom in Kilkenny 2010 Copyright: Keep Kilkenny Beautiful