Irish macro nature photographer with a love for bogs, wetlands, forests, and all wild places www.tinaclaffey.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mrmrpa6xpc2rBranched Bur-reed with its magnificent spherical flower heads, in bloom at the edge of the Camcor, at Camcor Park, Birr, in the fading evening light. Beauty on our doorstep! @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social27 Jul 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmrpa6xpc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mrfg4xx2sc2cHidden in plain sight among the Sphagnum mosses, the Round leaved Sundew lies in wait for its prey 💕 such a beauty @peatlandecr.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social24 Jul 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfg4xx2sc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mr3bik6sjs2bA snow white enchanted Reindeer lichen tree among the ruby red sphagnum mosses 💕 at Aghaweenagh bog Co. Cavan @peatlandecr.bsky.social @sphagnums.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social20 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3bik6sjs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mqr3rmehrc2dA golden star of beauty ⭐️ the Bog Asphodel its Summer plumage 💕 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @16 Jul 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr3rmehrc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mqbugh6s2c2dThese semi submerged sundews caught my eye in the swampy depths of Fartrin bog 💕 their sticky tentacles entangling.... exquisite little carnivores!!! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social10 Jul 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbugh6s2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mpxp5wyr5k2qWhat a spectacular location, and amazing species https://youtu.be/am3e0pZifsE?si=wnHdBUWLtkt8yn4G @wildflowerhour.bsky.social06 Jul 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxp5wyr5k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mpqdljiubc2cThe wonderful Sphagnum sporangium or capsule, its lid on the cusp of popping open to disperse thousands of precious spores into the breeze...what a beautiful little treasure within the living carpet of Fartrin bog, Co. Cavan @sphagnums.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social03 Jul 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqdljiubc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mpgbrrevgs2uWhat an otherworldly creature ❤️ the Sallow Kitten moth caterpillar looks like a curled up leaf to the passer by, but wow, so amazing up close!!! @peatlandecr.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social29 Jun 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgbrrevgs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mp6s45f3ss2hFinally, the fully emerged Four Spot Chaser is ready to take to the skies. His spectacular wings fully stretched and ready to go...what a wonder of nature ❤️ @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social26 Jun 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6s45f3ss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mozz4w7pmk27The delicate unfurling of the dragonfly's wings is really incredible. The dragonfly pumps into the shrunken crumpled wings, which helps them to unfurl. After the wings have fully expanded the hemolymph recedes, leaving behind dry, strong structures. The fully formed wings are like stained glass art24 Jun 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozz4w7pmk27https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3monb6l4nn222Thank you to @tocharstories.bsky.social and the lovely people at Milltownpass bog https://www.tocharwetlands.ie/community-stories/tina-claffey-shares-the-joy-of-capturing-the-micro-world-of-the-bog-at-the-bog-bothy-milltownpass/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASiCjRjbGNrBKIKI2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjcEXjeUp02wU3QoxaHtlUuSeRVzyQGc5BQCUZpzc-P_TnUdOXV7RMJrKsIP_aem_feqGMdH7ExVntUQ_LyOOcA19 Jun 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3monb6l4nn222https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mnx6xqdbgs2aWhat a gift to witness the emergence and transformation of the dragonfly from its watery world to its winged existence. This is one of a series of images, as he hangs upside down from his exuvia on the cusp of releasing his new wings @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social10 Jun 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnx6xqdbgs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mnrgfcv56c27Queen Anne's Lace, such an apt name for this flower's beautiful resemblance to intricate lace. Its beauty caught my eye in the late evening enjoying the sun's last rays @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social08 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrgfcv56c27https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mnju4ztdm22dBird's Eye Speedwell, just a beautiful little Irish wildflower 💙 Find out more about it here through the eyes of John Feehan: https://youtu.be/CDI6xIoE7KY?si=yqYjIZbC8iSrwvS6 @wildflowerhour.bsky.social05 Jun 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnju4ztdm22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mnd3zbh62k2oSundews are such resilient fascinating little carnivores. This one lured a larger prey than usual with this pond skater!! The sundews tentacles holding fast to the skater's body as he tries in vain to escape....happy World Peatlands Day 2026 @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social02 Jun 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnd3zbh62k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mmvmr5ycs22nMarsh Marigold peeks out of the sparkling bog pool 💕 these sunny mornings so beautiful out in the wilderness @peatlandecr.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social28 May 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvmr5ycs22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mmo4xiqsfc2hFor those who need a hug this Monday....this little unfurling bracken fern has its arms outstretched 💕 @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social25 May 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo4xiqsfc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mmbmxhjcdc2zBeautiful Bogbean is now in bloom in the bog pools 💕 what a unique beauty, with their hairy star shaped flowers. It does the heart good to see them ❤️ find out all about them here through the knowledge of John Feehan https://youtu.be/QxAdGuh2giI?is=mLEqj6RguP8aT0ar @communitywetlands.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social20 May 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbmxhjcdc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mlshdsekvs2bHare's Tail Bog Cotton at Milltownpass bog, so dreamy.... @peatlandecr.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social14 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlshdsekvs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mlkwg6oxq225The flower of Offaly that features on the County Offaly crest, our Bog Rosemary, taken at Clara Bog Nature Reserve @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social11 May 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkwg6oxq225https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3ml3tzdicqk2shttps://youtube.com/watch?v=U9czAe1vGIk&is=1_Q8mXCtP7j-B2aO Wild Arum or Lords & Ladies or Cuckoo Pint, a fascinating ancient plant species. The intelligence of plants is really extraordinary. Make yourself a cuppa and have a look,I'm honoured to be part of the filming team @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social05 May 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3tzdicqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mkpfnnjqz22oA lovely trip to Dysart woodland, Co. Laois. Just spectacular. I have never seen such carpets of bluebells 💙 pure magic and so good for the soul @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social30 Apr 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpfnnjqz22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mkhrdrz6ak2sSo lovely to see my favourite tiny butterfly on the wing at the Cranberry bog over the weekend. Such a little beauty @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social27 Apr 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhrdrz6ak2shttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mka5rm375k23Forget-me-Not 💙 is in bloom now ...such a dreamy little native beauty @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social24 Apr 2026 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka5rm375k23https://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mjyslp5zic2yThe Wood Anemones are an indicator of ancient woodlands. So delicately beautiful, I was mesmerised by them in the late evening light at Syngefield, along the Camcor River 💕 @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social21 Apr 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyslp5zic2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mjwhbk32r22aPlease sign and share 🙏 https://action.eko.org/a/eu-dont-sell-our-food-to-bayer?source=fwd%3Fsource%3Dtaf20 Apr 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwhbk32r22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mjwfumx6hc2rThree fingered Saxifrage, a little beauty in bloom on an old wall near you right now 💕 find out more about this little beauty through the wonderful knowledge of John Feehan @wildflowerhour.bsky.social https://youtube.com/watch?v=uoa7yFaY5Yg&is=lC4EUClPyPhBBUE020 Apr 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwfumx6hc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mjmbc3xomc2hLife can seem calm and quiet in the woodland, but life is in full tilt when we slow down to see. A leaf miner moth larva has etched his trail to adulthood on this bramble leaf and is now enjoying his winged life @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social16 Apr 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmbc3xomc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mjeoy2jcx22wA tiniest little Devil's Matchstick lichen surrounded and sheltered by its Matchstick family ❤️ tiny worlds within worlds... @communitywetlands.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @scohaboybog.bsky.social13 Apr 2026 10:49 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeoy2jcx22whttps://bsky.app/profile/tinaclaffey.bsky.social/post/3mj2n7jvyuk2nThe wheel of time keeps turning 💕 unfurling Fiddlehead fern at Cadamstown woods @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social @tocharstories.bsky.social @communitywetlands.bsky.social09 Apr 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:4imi2zmwi6scbdttcmaprr6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2n7jvyuk2n