Papery Carline Thistle (Carlina vulgaris) always looks spectacular, even when it's gone over (hmm, it always looks a bit like it's gone over!)
Lots on the dunes at #Strandhill, #CoSligo @bsbibotany.bsky.social @organicbotanic.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #seedheads (just!)
Not strictly botanical, but I think these are oak artichoke galls, caused by the little wasp Andricus foecundatrix? on Pedunculate Oak, Quercus robur. I've never seen them before but found them several times here in #CoSligo this summer. #PlantGalls @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bitheolaidhe.bsky.social
The North of Sligo has some of the best scenery Ive ever seen. The Gortarowey forest walk at the foot of Benbulben has some breathtaking sites #benbulben #sligo #cosligo #irishlandscape #gortarowey #gortaroweyforestwalk #landscapephotography #nikonireland #loveireland #discoverireland #nature