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Biodiversity is everywhere <strong>and</strong> all around us; on our doorsteps <strong>in</strong> our gardens <strong>and</strong> hedges. there are<br />
many places <strong>in</strong> the county that are good for wildlife <strong>and</strong> are wonderful places to explore <strong>and</strong> enjoy.<br />
take our monthly Biodiversity challenge <strong>and</strong> go wild <strong>in</strong> roscommon!<br />
MARCH<br />
Explore the ancient oak-ash <strong>and</strong> hazel woodl<strong>and</strong> at St.<br />
John’s Wood, Lecarrow; search for Spr<strong>in</strong>g-time signs of<br />
life- catk<strong>in</strong>s (clusters of t<strong>in</strong>y flowers on hazel, willow or<br />
alder), buds <strong>and</strong> new leaves. Photo by John Earley<br />
JULy<br />
Walk along the banks of the Boyle River <strong>and</strong> keep you<br />
eyes peeled for the shy K<strong>in</strong>gfisher <strong>and</strong> Grey wagtails;<br />
try to spot the shimmer<strong>in</strong>g w<strong>in</strong>gs of dragonflies <strong>and</strong><br />
damselflies. Photo by John Earley<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
Visit Lough Ree <strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>ter months <strong>and</strong> try to spot<br />
some of our w<strong>in</strong>ter visitors <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Greenl<strong>and</strong> white<br />
fronted geese, Whooper swans <strong>and</strong> Wigeon. Photo by<br />
John Earley<br />
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APRIL<br />
Walk <strong>in</strong> the beautiful Bluebell Woods at Derrynask<strong>in</strong>een<br />
near Knockvicar, <strong>and</strong> take only photographs <strong>and</strong> memories<br />
of the carpet of flowers. Photo by Connie Scanlon<br />
AUGUST<br />
Take a hike along the Suck Valley Way, a long-distance<br />
way-marked trail <strong>and</strong> enjoy some of <strong>Roscommon</strong>’s<br />
natural habitats- bogs, farml<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> callows.<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Walk off the Christmas d<strong>in</strong>ner with friends <strong>and</strong> family<br />
<strong>in</strong> your local park, woodl<strong>and</strong> or along a quiet stretch of<br />
road where you can get some fresh air <strong>and</strong> contact with<br />
nature. Photo by John Earley
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