In conjunction with Wetland Surveys Ireland we have just completed a second wetland survey of some 66 wetland sites in Co Monaghan.
In addition to a new turlough site discovered within the Shirley Estate at Carrickmacross a number of other valuable wetland sites including a raised bog (a priority EU habitat) as well as several transition mires were discovered.
A number of interesting species records were also made on wetland sites during the survey. These are listed below, and based on current data records displayed in the National Biodiversity Data Centre Waterford.
Scutellinia scutellata - Common Eyelash fungus - nineth national record. A new county Monaghan record.
Abia sericea – Scabious Sawfly - Clarderry Co. Monaghan. One of the more unusual species recorded during the 2012 survey.
Saturnia pavonia - Emperor moth - Lough Egish Monaghan. Never previously recorded in the county. A new county Monaghan record.
Mitrula paludosa – Bog Beacon fungus – Knockavolis Co. Monaghan. Only the fourth record nationally and a new county Monaghan record.
Orchis mascula – Early purple orchid. New county Monaghan species record.
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