2026-08-30T22:37:08Z https://yabu.me Cormac's Coast https://yabu.me/npub1kgewykf23fjfykzmy0wwdnvzhat6g4q57xe63nvz7ckdhn9g2hvqczn08q https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/accounts/avatars/109/290/292/766/918/499/original/28d75e725c56c1c4.jpg https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/accounts/avatars/109/290/292/766/918/499/original/28d75e725c56c1c4.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx9ughpvehymdu7m09jzsrjhuqn4erfmt08g3e02w6lcz68kxewzqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ashfmr9c Fiadh in a field of Seapinks near Doolin.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/624/351/517/590/754/original/613bd76dfafe53cd.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-23T14:26:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszfzarzyeka4ax80024p2hyafhvjh99k3ayq9qujgwydvd6qfsndczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as72hp0s Sliabh Rua, the Burren National park, County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/623/961/753/917/674/original/4656a23c01764291.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-23T12:47:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs90k2fu3wmdwuv5tt3tg84pynx030673jhk2zj2mr3ztttj6rfp7gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asaal2v3 A Dense-flowered Orchid (Neotinea maculata) in the Burren National park. Although ot looks like it is just starting to bloom, this is as flowery as it gets. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/623/946/710/013/288/original/b1b1de1078fd098b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-23T12:43:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstyqafmh2umrzaktan5m5cprhtx937kcyhax2fq0yr3lhh2t7dtuszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as4emcq0 This sea-polished shore stone has some small Goniatite fossils in it, some fools gold and what looks like a USB-C charging port!!<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/176/886/872/241/original/85f7a90ffa9c5c11.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-22T08:01:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxc8zhnuz0ld2ev6v7yy6x4qhng5akrp5l5m7ukgtsmvn6upnjjpqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as09phje A close up of a Seapink (Armeria maritima) flower - a bouquet of mini-blooms. 💕💕<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/135/086/030/359/original/1dfbbedeba47dfcf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-22T07:51:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspwzvlnknnhn5vem63u0p9u5sdd9hkl9kxer38lqyjxzll4a6496gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asgw5h4a Small golf-ball sized hollows on the floor of a rockpool - created by sea-urchins and now occupied by a colorful variety of sealife. Each containing it own unique mix of intertidal life!!<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/116/947/643/962/original/1bd2d53ac15eda35.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/117/112/596/284/original/4b5fde7ec52e2bf2.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/117/274/781/441/original/7e5c5524a3bfac4f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/617/117/400/464/810/original/141ce355f55b0fcf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-22T07:46:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp4v9y3r3tdg4jvfng049jgmnuahy78a8m9mly2pcwxqvgvekxetgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as0eyyc5 A tiny wee Goniatite fossil - eroded from the Cliffs of Moher. Just one of the remains of an entire tropical delta ecosystem, that covered this area over 300 million years ago. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/606/715/175/136/714/original/7a222a70e5fc17fb.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-20T11:41:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs94jlrdcy05uuwjdkk9tp4pvrd0r9pzq5y99sf0rsqfq2wucy0ppqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asvtyvgl Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) flowers have been on full display for a couple of weeks now and are just beginning to fall. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/606/669/036/141/955/original/1eeaeea2d696edea.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/606/669/399/173/561/original/bb91880e103a5f46.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/606/669/533/805/777/original/08c2828f6647f17f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-20T11:29:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2vvwt32wyerfg2432em7lupejaq3q95ll396ud0gzfy99nq6tskgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asktmk6h Flowing water forming regular and irregular patterns as it drains from the beach at lowtide.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/606/626/568/114/967/original/da9272ad24af51ee.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-20T11:22:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy6507vdmfp5rayelltq6sstgpquqrk9xxrek79c0ufn7kmenj60gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as3u0ay3 Spotted Cowries (Trivia monacha) and Arctic Cowries (Trivia arctica) - &#34;like a babies fingerprints&#34;.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/600/522/414/650/064/original/32c2779a4bb55b66.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-19T09:26:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8lwnacrspxkatdf4upd6d6dgztze6uwnv4gs2p5seej472cmn9cczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asez0l52 Scars, some well healed and some more recent, on the skin of a Gervais&#39; beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus). From a distance she looked as though her skin was mottled with an almost polka-dot like pattern. The marks record moments of a life lived far beyond human eyes - parasite scars or maybe from injuries sustained in battles or play that I can only try to imagine. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/600/491/372/157/272/original/68a9a8b3d096cd4b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/600/491/517/517/537/original/31fe87b44aa95895.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-19T09:18:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrpakv58pp57rjey40jk7v5hhqueuy8waav747m73s4a456akchrczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asu4vgc2 Another triple-holed Hagstone. <br/>The holes are drilled by a species of marine bivalves called a Common Piddock (Pholas dactylus) - they live in the protective burrows and enlarge them as the grow. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/600/442/662/214/895/original/4c5054a0ae94f5ec.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-19T09:06:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswazvns8x7v9gpk7a3rsnpr26fj7p6jkugl3yg5z3gjddhmryflzczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as0gt784 Goniatite fossil in a sea polished stormbeach stone. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/583/516/168/366/812/original/b7b9d08f91436a4b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-16T09:21:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxv7eyms0jept92wczy9w5q5pzvyvdxqq7t2we48tt687uj0m8ldgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asdn5zfj Cowslips (Primula veris) in the Burren National park. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/583/497/983/129/275/original/18ef322caf3b9f98.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/583/498/099/493/883/original/3a6408c46f8232af.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-16T09:16:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw5aa58m4pvtw9qu06hvq6cntk84lhc3nwxrq57vxlrfqtu4d4dfczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as6sq2wp Picked up a few of these willow Lobster/Crayfish pots from Brendan @heritagefishery <br/>They really are works of art - I&#39;m hoping the lobsters are so impressed that they move in 🤣<br/>Brendan hand makes each one from willow rods he harvests on his own land. Delighted to see someone keeping this skill alive and providing an alternative to the steel, plastic and rubber pots that are most commonly used today.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/583/468/988/877/489/original/68d60202a842451a.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-16T09:09:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxzuqw6nxgtmx683lkf2synt9yv7l0w96wtwmxt56v0lqktzzgh7gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asdxyups A granitic egg with a vein of harder material running through it&#39;s centre. <br/>Looks like a stone Sliotar.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/784/509/934/115/original/d86ee0a7c904599a.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-14T16:06:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst9g5d7d4pnfv8k6767ydm5gfknmlwc32flqg07h8yfuh2s34zk7gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as5mm9ve Fluffy flowering Bog Cotton (Eriophorum angustifolium) heads have appeared.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/746/731/300/972/original/d239b992dd3d32de.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/746/966/110/403/original/7b761957dca05999.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-14T15:56:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvktljdgud9jul9r5sp8hrn5gk03a0mumrvnud25ca48s0l2gd4hszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asjt8f9d A Gervais&#39; beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus) that washed up on a beach nearby a few days ago. A rare sighting in Irish waters - this unfortunate individual was a pregnant female.<br/>The Irish Whale and Dolphin group have carried out an autopsy and will see if a likely cause of death can be determined. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/697/649/174/069/original/13c55bef32fc367a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/697/951/230/656/original/bd96b87d7d835df7.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/698/110/070/022/original/ea864fe470ca0f18.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/573/698/334/096/300/original/28f2ff69cc678ccc.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-14T15:44:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv6xy8ypzyx3ynan04t3utva66f66vlev39qey7tqr6jm3d5mmpxgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asdcljqa The striking pattern of a Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) one of the smaller shark species found in Irish waters. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/724/790/361/570/original/9cb00f148fb9380d.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/725/739/829/569/original/6c69c657c38aa954.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T17:14:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsghzf6u0jfcuqx870rx7twdur7kyaf64ng2f4eckumwxqezrasatczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asn84w2d Fresh ferns are just irresistible at the moment - look at this Beauty 😍 <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/691/278/035/904/original/778523c479f5b813.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T17:05:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0wvmtamqehw9ewp8cypznyx6z8t6shj0wfpwr5z37ug3z7tz8l4czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as2vjcyf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2wku5t2edejr28r02pepkcevzmq69kn2flhajqrau9vm3rvnr7vqdf7ahq'>nevent1q…7ahq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>(2/2)Thanks to Dr Eamon Doyle @burrengeopark at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark and his colleagues Dr Ó Gogáin and Dr Itano for researching and writing up the paper on this and other recently discovered fossils from Irelands Atlantic Coast, to Teelin residents Micheal McGinley, Kevin Cunningham and Martin Cassidy for providing the equipment for extraction. And to Kevin Smith for the images.<br/><br/>Here&#39;s a link to the paper for more details<br/> <br/><a href="https://muse.jhu.edu/article/987808/pdf">https://muse.jhu.edu/article/987808/pdf</a> 2026-05-12T16:55:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2wku5t2edejr28r02pepkcevzmq69kn2flhajqrau9vm3rvnr7vqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asfjvl3e (1/2) An odd wee bit of rock I spotted up in Kilcar in County Donegal last year turns out to be part of a fossilized fin spine from a long extinct species of shark-like fish called &#34;Oracanthus milleri&#34;.<br/><br/>Although previously recorded in County Armagh during the 1800s this small fossil is the first record of this species found in County Donegal.<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/643/590/977/735/original/959fe3920d865a95.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/645/107/692/204/original/113e5052cf7651d4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/646/611/204/608/original/e635d03be090ef62.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/562/646/744/269/555/original/33beb0751920a86f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T16:54:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd3jvl7tq2kkxfz8mufvaa22hhck60r576pm2zse2z8pcm3cgprkgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aslyavul Cliffs of Moher, with her rock faces shaded from the early morning sun. <br/>County Clare, Ireland. <br/><br/>For more images and info on the Cliffs of Moher - watch the documentary &#34;Aillte&#34; on the TG4 player. <br/>English subtitles are available at the bottom of the screen. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte">https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte</a><br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/549/642/126/244/664/original/06a117e3cf0646f4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-10T09:46:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvyqtmaxuyrk8w5tzc5yqu3cp6urtl66tp3gn4x07ttsr9fy3hleqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asak5n90 A shore smoothed Septarian nodule. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/549/598/168/763/111/original/8c52390a1ee1714f.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-10T09:35:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszs0pppnl9np8mu8t3hr56t93v8m72dx8wa2zejaup0ksnc4677egzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as88q85q A freshly flowering Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella). <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/549/576/316/710/176/original/5a03b20b368fece3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-10T09:30:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdrjcgdnu5d508dd6ge5sk0yvcrdt8vmajjm3ukvgq2jfq76kj2qqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asws6hud A seashell jumble - Limpets, Periwinkles, Topshells, Dogwhelks and more. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/543/698/442/553/366/original/d8c1f970408dc6ff.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-09T08:35:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxxmt4u76vsxg86rt9sq3l6vj8da50pj96pfjt0llvkz0haydc8fczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as7chgc0 Fiadh on a sea of Seapinks (Armeria maritima). It&#39;s that brief time of the year where they all bloom together. They will flower again during the summer but not all at the same time until next year. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/543/678/833/382/843/original/4c66a7244f5bc5c9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-09T08:30:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0mc6cdl8puc3cqmfa75ujl3dy7jnyspe783t9lpvcc6f7az89uaczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2assx5xen Fossilized remains of Organic material complete with sparkling fools gold (iron pyrite).<br/>Eroded out of an ancient river delta deposit. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/543/652/953/537/302/original/65b9884e31f2e627.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-09T08:23:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvu75y0p8zsgrkv2kxpf59l3zak2u7pe0gsxyaswpdz8tjymt26vszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asjehuqa A huge Strawberry Anemone (Actinia fragacea). Looks almost good enough to eat 🍓😋 <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/532/317/985/351/429/original/4faf2c2bd481c550.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-07T08:21:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxrg9nf26dz0nhh4g0f4gt64v7hq45dvwrnhwa4ccq65dt40xa9lqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asf94qxc A couple of our larger bird species, silhouetted against sea and sky. <br/>A Common Raven (Corvus corax) on a tufts of Seapinks (Armeria maritima) and a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) on a rocky outcrop. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/532/296/874/107/166/original/a981db2530be1b34.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/532/297/146/447/852/original/6834e115b767e62a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-07T08:15:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs88xvtehlhlcpxazjh9e7c3vx4m09cu37k5hy6033zc0chs80z03czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aslfxeld Biggest haul of Cowrie shells I&#39;ve ever gathered - and what a day for it!! ☀️🐚<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/532/232/590/704/698/original/27d615a8a2e6e2d5.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-07T07:59:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0k7jvkss0m4pk9vx0a446v5yqrvr8ewytjar2m2a0wp4gwgnanpqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as77w907 A fresh green fern on a roadside verge.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/526/663/565/216/532/original/62ff047567427362.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-06T08:23:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsftw6kdud353tjdnpnh9m0xqfsl38z3wl08tscwuaxetm8f0n07lczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asanjvha A Septarian nodule (fossilized mud bubble) or shiny black, stone puck with pentagonal shapes in it&#39;s surface. Whichever you prefer.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/526/637/941/902/939/original/e2fec10f225c6946.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-06T08:16:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy0f98qq36ravnk8eaq0xpe60gh64qycv662efkgjcvvyjkfy9e5czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as9fkqtn A fossilized Goniatite shell - individual internal flotation chambers are clearly visible. And it&#39;s even got a dusting of fools gold ☀️<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/526/578/919/238/152/original/4a3018d5f4413e56.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-06T08:01:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfvu4gwu9tlssngw4hwje2gaqwf9qgrgtj6mk7l6aula3ttkqdhtczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aszq7wat A threatening sky (thankfully that&#39;s all it was) over Ballybunion yesterday morning. Through a small sea arch on the lowtide.<br/>@ballybunionmoya<br/>County Kerry, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/517/108/087/724/717/original/22552827be374696.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-04T15:52:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr86k03jx54jgwdp5cutz2xz4f2sqkzxml63mm6vm728r4csfwm0szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as79lw5q Stunning Spirals in Ballybunion @ballybunionmoya 300 million year old Goniatite fossils in limestone.<br/>County Kerry, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/517/033/030/633/036/original/4cf59de33e715536.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/517/033/962/212/178/original/50d6ddc71dc050d6.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/517/034/122/224/844/original/d1088d613a87e45f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-04T15:34:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2l5z34fph5vu4n8cynxu9cr66wxjtzctanem3jm5e7a5x6vg2guqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as2yt5ku A Septarian nodule - reminds me of the symbols used for organic Chemistry at school 🤣<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/509/135/058/518/803/original/449b46b1e15dbb33.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-03T06:05:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvrczrka9z4mkzgg5cydm3xtn2nng8sajq6wx4w4lfrf3qk98ckzczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as2aav2e Seapinks (Armeria maritima) fringing the Cliffs under gathering rain clouds. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/509/109/721/627/586/original/da7e2a014a0435d3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-03T05:58:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsygnd2fzppps3p89j6rk08hdxa4hlhw6xxfwygh7qp4h5mcx4qj7czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as9gp7jj Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) leaves and delicate flowers covering the Hazel wood floor as their smell fills the air 🧄<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/498/099/190/307/373/original/de253112cce63867.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-01T07:18:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz2vqze28myc3d5yq5czep7xakfxfxjh9gh7fsecgzq7qljjvcqfgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asemcena An Irish Stoat (Mustela erminea hibernica).<br/>One of the very few endemic mammal species remaining in ireland. The Irish stoat is a distinct subspecies of stoat found only in Ireland and on the isle of man.<br/>This poor wee one didn&#39;t make it accross the road 😢 <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/498/064/181/361/860/original/77790ddcf01ffeda.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-01T07:09:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0d5e93d27phyw93hlqt7fdqmenfuk52q08lazwdcyculpqqaxssgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aseswnkg A two tone granitic shore-stone. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/498/022/912/874/987/original/b2fbda5472af327c.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-05-01T06:59:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxqg7qgn4524ndru3d0nkcju7j2fhx2jq20x26dn5cqmt7xjfz0wczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as0hltka European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) egg shells. <br/>The freshly hatched chicks were cheeping away softly in the nest behind me. 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/487/907/293/309/591/original/37780878f6080f49.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-29T12:06:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyw53tk3vvzy4tnt23jwfgw69rs5gdhj6dlz7ajgwjt26qdtdxtjgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asdmemgg A wee tangle of Keelworm (Spirobranchus triqueter) casings. Under and upper sides. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/487/879/049/566/866/original/a230e0b56a7d0e2e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/487/879/164/983/615/original/17c8b17c35b78b03.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-29T11:59:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0zye40qsg5shm0qff4e8yjzx73s0thh2hrgzndz2gf58h9l8uh2szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2astq2ukd A Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet beneath the Hazel woods. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/487/045/299/629/037/original/ef6ce03bacc18dca.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-29T08:27:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfkwehxqqa7vqy66hxs6n3j4tr06kg2l8y8whffr4xdzlwatxgm9gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aslkd7rp An unfurling fiddle-head in the Burren National park. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/477/206/661/284/435/original/149270b2a1fa93f6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-27T14:45:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx8kjeexmq28hlshasljkdh9jeymfwwan4vfesc77v9xp9zmyn4gqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asgdd4js A Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) in a rockpool, with its blue &#34;beads&#34; on display. They are stinging cells that they use in territorial disputes with other anemones.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/477/193/924/047/403/original/fbebefc375571fe6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-27T14:42:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs85r256zp6ytrjfclel7en0nnas5hvaeecpjur9zqwfq2h4qfjhxszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2askn5hal A layer of what looks like Fools Gold (iron pyrite) and Coal (anthracite) running through this chunk of shale. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/477/135/116/375/498/original/c77d7d062ef12c09.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-27T14:27:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs28sjhvn6rckq36s45zfcjxmpv77pxrdrj7fykj3lyqc9m5ar4dsczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asqvqyyj Sparkling sea under fluffy clouds. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/464/380/773/734/219/original/9f8935b1214b2e5c.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-25T08:24:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsde6te552vzt9yy4n47td9er8rkn5wqafsq9cdvxr2g8xm97enl5szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asx68gnm An Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) popping up all across the Burren over the last week. 💜 <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/464/359/176/693/749/original/651a4a9efe199bb9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-25T08:18:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrpt6rt2jfugh747gc70hgvdrc72cm9sq5u8tk62aaueakuhxdkzqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asm3ray3 Drystone walls of &#34;Cathair Duin Irghuis&#34; an old Burren fort built near Blackhead. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/464/342/971/273/613/original/c2fac5b66c265e42.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/464/343/219/720/822/original/474ffb82c5002536.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-25T08:14:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspt2tycyr48t5ejxylzknp3gvx6q6sfagwzhjh8442xvs26jnxekqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aswsf4qa 🔊 Whispering wavelets.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/459/582/904/154/552/original/8db2ad70d7550e2d.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-24T12:11:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs079jvkqgfuxvg963vp2gtfjp5czh72zesv2wudsqev766kphk2hszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as5fa8x4 A constellation of Crinoid fossils. <br/>In a nodule fragment, eroded from dark shale, sedimentary deposits. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/459/554/040/863/772/original/317d92ea4ef37c4a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-24T11:56:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs86efhwddn8t35mavh736umkrmq07l70vksy738tm9mvrk3gnytnszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asv36ac9 A Dandelion cluster so beautiful it could have inspired Van Gogh 😍<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/459/523/932/406/037/original/030f6651a25ba8d8.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-24T11:48:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrcpt8ec7cf8j9m97q6htukfxh95r600dk59lfyxsy3pyjm7t6a3czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asuknev0 Goniatite googly eyes 👀 <br/><br/>Fossilized Goniatite shells - 300 million years old relatives of modern Squid and Octopus. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/447/230/548/894/432/original/0d0760fcdda7f6ea.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T07:42:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9xxu02zpsjcfej3n9wy42m2rhxjcl9hkuwtk75rly2345t3vjr5gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asa8ud4r Ahhhh - the sound of Skylarks (Alauda arvensis) and a munching Donkey. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/447/207/353/187/183/original/3c8679a0d5ac72f0.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-22T07:36:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr9zevjnm3f5y3ykajgra8w5qkav8gg0fqxrgxeg92jyl8phsgepqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as3mgyju Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna)<br/>Intense blue specks dotted about the Burren at this time of year. <br/>County Clare, Ireland<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/447/164/819/060/903/original/66be3a07f9a1b997.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/447/165/212/973/167/original/59024b5543050153.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T07:25:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs005vke0j6qkymq2q828ww7tjhjpy3pmcgql6ldugvdvtwcce4pygzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as4xgk0p Fiadh, loving life on the Cliffs of Moher.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/431/856/312/163/193/original/0b4be5d6cb088bfc.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-19T14:32:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxyl8ptdseqmmx9rhe9sm55pvvs7ef6n3d0k2uxztnnkef3pttfyqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ascl4j80 Tracks taken by rivulets of water over hundreds of years, worn into the Burren limestone.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/431/828/262/736/590/original/d9bf24cc24f90c9e.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-19T14:25:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2hwzhzc93pcgurfr30xg6rrr20n9y8pk0k89kwk3w2thkup78tjczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as9qx95e In Germany Hagstones (stones with natural holes through them) are called Hühnergott which translates as &#34;Chicken God&#34;. <br/>I think this one might be the actual &#34;Chicken God&#34;!!! 🐔 🤣<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/431/759/462/411/941/original/7e58d60ddc9e8108.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-19T14:07:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst7x5fmse4at7amn6cdreuwze3jhzdkt0vqngy0q6xgrtzjuqyqggzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asy09r3u Fossilized Crinoid stalks, like cross sectioned screws and bolts preserved in a dark shale concretion. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/424/755/952/342/151/original/6719e03cd0425d1c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-18T08:26:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqjr0kc7xgsl89afduqy5xkmecq3v43h344qkhu55sjna4q744geqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aszm0j7t A Daisy, straining for sunlight through tangled grass on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/424/730/670/211/888/original/2f3f02401cfad308.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-18T08:20:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp2uzwue5djr6yu7gmeu60qqy0z67qu7swr37zyvmd2ut2axswmqqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ashgjwzf Grikes running through the Burren limestone layers. <br/>Fractures caused by tectonic activity 290 million years ago and widened by water erosion after being exposed by glacial activity during the last iceage OR the train track junction of an ancient civilisation 🤷‍♂️<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/424/702/612/859/341/original/e515846ec40589a9.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-18T08:13:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy0fz2edf50kthkgy93q8yly537m238wc46x5s6nxpfzd594sxdcszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as43shsr A Bryozoan sea mat growing on a seaweed frond. <br/>This is a colonial grouping of tiny individuals called Zooids.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/407/789/637/370/164/original/65e7bc1195dde9e0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-15T08:31:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs87nkmnv5dmqslvkvdsnp3vnrwyfq4gqlt7l0wk9eh6uxsetgn5wgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asenu9z2 Seapinks and Stone walls.<br/>Seapinks (Armeria maritima) are just starting to show their heads. Another sunny day or two and the place will be covered in them.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/407/762/241/038/670/original/b2025ad1037609e5.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-15T08:24:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8t969rkc7uvzp8sq44a996w6v0kfnmnuc8zm8y7yfnunmcyamy4qzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as8jcv2t Ocean swell rising and falling against the rocky edges of the Burren. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/407/739/685/032/982/original/8b30ddf257619e37.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-15T08:19:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqhvt97fendh9etltzwfucvdhvlfk4e7ea5588tcawm5w54xjy9zqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ashzl25w Fossilized Crinoid segments. The scattered remains of tiny lives, that were lived out here, hundreds of millions of years ago. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/415/159/423/970/original/5e394e6718f906bd.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/415/401/257/139/original/8e0a135b041c6005.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/415/594/657/730/original/f3ae96b227fc7196.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/415/733/606/337/original/31f5985abcb0e1ef.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-14T13:59:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs93qaaqpj9hpaf94mrqnfn3qz0zavwppmmpgsy5hs7wf67jgc0dtgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ass9vv7x A small moth on a cave wall - no idea what species this is but hasn&#39;t it got a lovely pattern and fringe 😍<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/364/999/428/835/original/54393e2952d7dca0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-14T13:46:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8senygyhah57s2ycs0u68l3s24hdqfk4gymxrjfacr97709kx03qzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aslp5kdh Ag Suaitiú <br/>The sound the sea makes as waves draw stones up and down the shore.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/403/334/065/021/594/original/ab98c136970b6f8b.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-14T13:39:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv5cmu4cpqmj2zstq2zg84u78dnlw297skw762yk0tmvdnkf7dtwczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asrqkhzk Just one of the many caves and cave systems that run beneath the Burren. It&#39;s where most of the rain that falls on the Burren ends up as opposed to the rivers and lakes that characterise the other counties on the West coast. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/396/351/256/289/191/original/bf3ec60276c2615d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-13T08:02:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqa2656h70df6k7ssz7l4t7whv9lt95f7zxc9vxszg3vk6t50ksdgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asw09njz Goniatite fossils of varying sizes in this shale nodule. Long extinct relatives of Squid and Octopus that would have more closely resembled, in body shape, the Nautilus species found in warmer waters today.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/396/309/061/747/098/original/9a12bb5e7d51b187.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-13T07:52:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd5haq0a0kcys7yawcnrqpdu0c6xqlyw7g7tj9gwrpp4qf4zqldnczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asujr4jc A fresh Spring day at the Cliffs of Moher. The waters below stirred in to a boiling froth of seafoam.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/396/272/914/376/246/original/f7fe3006e2e68772.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-13T07:43:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy0ka23ked9es89sxc38l5eqxdec5wmae7pyzkyd9et88exlz3y6szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aszgwuvj Sliabh Rua - and huge limestone in the heart of the Burren. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/390/878/437/455/236/original/36843b3696759547.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-12T08:51:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdte824cwghlgqsa6tkc7xk4d8prcx9735r9w433e37k35jzl0r8szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asu7n6y3 &#34;Window in the wood&#34;<br/>County Galway, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/390/834/909/745/423/original/39e35362b237c05d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-12T08:40:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqd5zgkxg5clnxlefz69ew4g22tf9wznsryp589hmcxv8nv58rfpgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ask5t5ep A stripey sandstone shore-stone with mostly Calcite veins running through it. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/390/806/985/033/101/original/4e7d4353ca75f434.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-12T08:33:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspge2txf8xlcdr8z3hz6n43lu4w2g6a66rdegqg9wh0pq36lp2lmqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as0zdaem Looking across at Sliabh Rua and out over the Burren lowlands from the top of Mullaghmore. <br/>The Burren National park, County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/385/226/384/173/182/original/1d30567341b54776.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-11T08:54:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszs74st7z84r4njpp7d9cqpavq2tvrjxvvzkqlf7wq5zugwqd9c7gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asgc8s4a A Concretion that has emerged from the sedimentary stone layers that make up the Cliffs of Moher and been bounced around the shore a bit. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/385/155/202/056/256/original/aac718c4adcfef25.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-11T08:35:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp9tx6c94hq5urtmyu0l392hr2qhflmj8m7rv2y2gl8zuwhw8sdpszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asl3le6s The Burren.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/385/110/537/726/379/original/64055b60d527749c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-11T08:24:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8ddjra4w9z2c9c059qjztqzdalja9qmv3frmeexlqrxvze4wuefgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as08x4wj Scurvy grass (Cochlearia officinalis) blooming on the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/374/524/896/960/908/original/6d7ef6565a73cc87.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-09T11:32:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsws7p4vp6pwa6j052mhktgn76fl07vhe855f44acnvc0lqkdjvm9qzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asjx2m9u A chunk of fossilized communal Coral in the heart of the Burren. Although now found miles from the coast, over 300 million years ago this once lay on the floor of a tropical sea. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/373/889/975/597/948/original/173ffdedf3ac09b1.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-09T08:51:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrx4evjt2yxhf4458qkqax9hlgr473gd934k569vqk73na9l0qf5czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asy28m22 The Cliffs of Moher - caught between a moody sky and an unsettled sea.<br/><br/>For more images and information on the Cliffs watch &#34;Aillte&#39; a 2 part documentary now streaming worldwide on the TG4 player. <br/>Available with English subtitles.<br/> <a href="https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte">https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte</a><br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/362/658/341/048/803/original/354f793c84c267c9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-07T09:14:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr0nlkxpex0z8z4e0nc53wsthw0xs8tryp8ngn89nx3xnu00ceqcqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asr8w9t9 Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris). Ireland&#39;s only native Newt species and one of only three native amphibians along with the Common Frog and Natterjack Toad.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/362/612/259/923/717/original/5072f66074963a69.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/362/612/398/756/611/original/b3b823827e547829.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-07T09:02:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrkqz604ckas3ts3ukn32m6fkune8l2dkruvkh2mtmpkee0x9n5cczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aswy93hv A Piddock riddled Hagstone. <br/>Hagstones are stones with naturally formed holes in them. In this case made by a type of stone burrowing marine bivalve called a Common Piddock (Pholas dactylus). Meanwhile Fiadh waits in the background for me to stop looking at &#34;holey stones&#34; and get back to throwing ball 🤣<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/362/585/906/452/667/original/a159b13f5dd6abd3.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-07T08:56:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd05kq0e3c5e3mexz0sxu3dtq63t2d3rvur27uq5easrta8xj2r2qzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asgpzdx5 Happy Easter 🥚<br/>A egg shaped cross section through a Goniatite fossil, for the day that&#39;s in it!<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/351/623/443/981/037/original/90e5b69d67ee5f92.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-05T10:28:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs255vfdla0plazg4tukdq3heez38te3zwvvqv3egf7pzs7rdvmfcczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aszxhl7e A closer look at a wee punkish Purple sea-urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) shell. <br/>Presumably predated on by birds on the lowtide as it was found at an &#34;anvil rock&#34; along with some other battered sea life (mostly gastropods).<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/351/350/413/224/545/original/ef497a8499ef2ff1.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-05T09:18:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv3gkmw4dnda2afu3lemgdc9qhvj9vzl40qm7u4d98w4zjz2x3gegzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asvc52wq Crinoid fossils on a cave wall. Fossilized remains of these marine creatures are found scattered throughout the Burren limestone - Evidence of the tropical sea that once covered this part of the earths surface - over 300 million years ago.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/351/311/590/489/177/original/d33fa8f4a20f2329.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/351/311/697/026/399/original/3ccb6122d2a98b17.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-05T09:08:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyjdwupmz0vke3fdvhkgdh0fy7v98aezjg074kslkrv5ler6hcn2szyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as0zyz8g A fluffy moss caught my eye in a Burren woodland. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/351/282/900/983/455/original/acb764ef490e8eac.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-05T09:01:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszrulm9q4r2cdzvtfkve4tqm6nay4naarl50eazltp4vneqa2knxgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2ascs90fk Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) trees are flowering all over the place at the minute. Lovely white fluffy bunches of delicate wee flowers. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/345/689/376/970/859/original/56b4bb615b033b9d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-04T09:18:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq49gdsqrype7v4j9yhjswmczz2uum94fpa39pkg6n67f3a7vkq0gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as44px8y Gina enjoying her treats - you can see the moment she notices Boxer sneaking up behind her 🤣🤣<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/345/669/602/050/085/original/beafc6648a5b5379.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-04T09:14:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs290j74m2aux6zdc43fulhjwydydccj45qvlqtuf94d2njv5lqq9qzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2aspdwm4c Spotted this &#34;Old Man of the Forest&#34; in Bearna woods yesterday. Looks like he&#39;s drooling Ivy 🤤 <br/>County Galway, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/345/663/415/560/451/original/63c1c8f8b8f01d89.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-04T09:12:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdkjr872vg27lt6sl3kwv4x62a9eep6ldmdmu3v0ga4aksqesujfszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as6zfuun The perfect pocket pepple?? - a shore polished concretion that has eroded out of the sedimentary layers that make up the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/334/496/708/975/159/original/a4140115fb63100c.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-02T09:52:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszyp6h8ealnk9kgs87tvwmjaur4vlg4mz8tkk6ka0lqya8m7q4pkgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as3tu48s A moment of downtime for Fiadh and myself while I take a good look at the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/334/469/610/341/818/original/a639a0af656f69b3.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-02T09:45:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf5s5vduygdtrgyeh8mwr2089axpzu8hzu9sxprgew3kgtkuxj7lgzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as05vqx6 A Common Brittle star (Ophiothrix fragilis).<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/334/448/667/461/991/original/d892776e12a788e0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-02T09:40:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0nrqk4eeyung892r5mzlalgvdthh6umajrw8keqtl6rqpzhraq7gzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asjk3jm8 Toothwort (Lathraea squamaria) flowers. This is a parasitic plant that lives on the root systems of Hazel trees here in the Burren. As it takes it&#39;s nutrients from the Hazel roots it has at some point in the past given up the ability to photosynthesise.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours 2026-03-31T07:52:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspxgy4u87axfav9hng4znytvgsdf80y8fuq2wt6vqljdxqcdfd5dczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asejearu Toothwort (Lathraea squamaria) flowers. This is a parasitic plant that lives on the root systems of Hazel trees here in the Burren. As it takes it&#39;s nutrients from the Hazel roots it has at some point in the past given up the ability to photosynthesise.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/322/672/633/376/018/original/ee6c5f509a77bf96.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-31T07:46:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstayekrwmjfxdrgpkh7kqqs3ecyfrkqlts87p8xzp2k6xt6wkkpqszyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asm52gft Looking South along the coastal path from Doolin towards the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>For more images and info about the Cliffs of Moher watch &#34;Aillte&#34; Episode 2. Available for streaming worldwide with English subtitles on the TG4 player. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte">https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=Aillte</a><br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/317/908/769/803/351/original/341af4d8448432ed.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-30T11:33:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvdqlqppl56ctfpujn2xngym8srp6qkx37pj9yy200tewnd82rmrqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2astqj20e A large patch of blooming Wood anemones (Anemonoides nemorosa) in a Burren forest clearing.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/317/879/001/106/554/original/3803ee3fe96726b6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-30T11:26:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsws8yqedmmch2ud59q3az2p0tqslw22367qnfc7awe4wvnfvvad5czyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asln74v5 Returning a male Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) to his water trough and watching him swim off like a mini crocodile 🐊 <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/317/833/271/444/469/original/568350abd41777b8.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-30T11:14:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrxwzp29hghtj9kfxnhqcy05gsxnfgcawuek67dhthk0j0wf9dvyqzyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asjpz7su A Stromatoporoid sponge fossil in the Burren limestone. More remnants of the extensive marine life that once covered this ancient sea floor.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/311/642/557/399/555/original/51f8194c327074df.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/311/642/856/915/262/original/38af86536e3840de.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T09:00:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgwpmshac7aztde294yzrzhysyhdchnxwf7tgd42hx5ljn78g24dczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2asurwn27 A sunny but blustery day with Fiadh at the Cliffs of Moher. <br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/311/596/471/041/243/original/46d1769f910a34d4.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-29T08:48:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrrqjzw2z9wrfdh70w3fjq7gydmr953fvc6n672r7tw3lzd9qjjzczyzer9cje929xfyjctv3aeekds2l40fz5zncm82xdstmzek7v4p2as6a4rvh A pair of Peanut worms (Sipuncula), found beneath a rock duringthe lowtide.<br/>County Clare, Ireland.<br/><br/>Cormacscoast.com walking tours<br/> <img src="https://mastodon.sdf.org/system/media_attachments/files/116/311/564/117/944/103/original/d0c66ec7fc6072cf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T08:40:23Z