The mighty Avens! Mountain Avens growing alongside the Burren hill path between Ballyvaughan and Fanore, with Galway Bay shimmering in the background. Photographed 3 weeks ago while doing trail maintenance as part of Mountain Meitheal West. #MountainAvens #Burren #MountainMeithealWest #Leaithín

🔥 As glaciers retreat, the Mountain Avens are affected by the changing microclimates and increased competition from other species moving into newly exposed areas.

#Glacierwatch #MountainAvens #ClimateChange #SwissAlps #Alaska #ParaglacialEnvironments