Peatland Restoration Collection

Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) on leaf, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Area of felled non-native plantation as part of habitat management to restore bog peatland, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Harestail cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) growing on bog moorland, Scotland, UK, May Did you know? The fluffy white fronds of cotton-grass have been used as pillow stuffing

Harestail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) in flower, Flow Country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, May

Montiaghs Moss at dusk, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011. Did you know? Montiaghs Moss is one of the most important sites in Northern Ireland for wetland invertebrates and rare plants

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) silhouette at sunrise on moorland, Scotland, UK, June

Patchwork of muirburn on moorland managed for grouse shooting, Cairngorms NP, Deeside, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Cloud patterns over peatbog landscape, Flow Country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Patterns within weathered wood, Flow country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK

Dam in place to re-wet blanket bog at RSPB Forsinard Flows, Flow country, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Patterns within Caithness stone, Flow country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, June

Silhouette of herd of female Red deer (Cervus elaphus) on ridge at dawn, RSPB Forsinard Flows, Flow country, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Cloud patterns viewed up through silhouettes of standing stones on blanket bog, Flow country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Northern Scotland, UK, June 2011

Pool system on peat bog at dawn, Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve, Flow Country, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Bogbean / Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) in flower in bog pool, Flow Country, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, June

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern with prey in beak, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Silhouette of Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March. Did you know? Short eared owls often hunt by day

Cranesbill geranium (Geranium sp) flower, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Young European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) sitting in long grass, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Suns rays shining through dark clouds, Ballynahone Bog, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Panoramic view of Ballynahone Bog at dawn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Ballynahone Bog at dawn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Ragged robin (Silene flos-cuculi) close-up of flower, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June. Did you know? Ragged robin gets its name from its thin tattered looking petals

Ballynahone Bog, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, backlit, at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

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"Restoring Peatlands: A Journey Through Nature's Resilience" Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) delicately perched on a vibrant leaf, showcasing the biodiversity of Montiaghs Moss in County Antrim. Witness the transformation. An area once dominated by non-native plantations has been carefully felled as part of habitat management to restore the precious bog peatland ecosystem. Harestail cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) thrives on Scottish moorland, symbolizing nature's resilience and its ability to reclaim its rightful place. Delicate white flowers adorn the Harestail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum), bringing beauty and life back to Flow Country in Forsinard, Caithness. As dusk settles over Montiaghs Moss in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, witness the enchanting allure of this restored peatland landscape captured in June 2011. The silhouette of a majestic Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) against a sunrise backdrop paints an awe-inspiring picture on Scottish moorland in June. A patchwork pattern emerges from controlled muirburn practices implemented for grouse shooting management within Cairngorms National Park, Deeside. Marvel at mesmerizing cloud patterns dancing above the expansive peatbog landscape in Flow Country, Forsinard, Caithness - truly a sight to behold. Weathered wood reveals intricate patterns that tell tales of time and endurance within Flow country's rugged terrain in Highland Scotland. Witness nature's engineering marvels. A strategically placed dam re-wets blanket bog at RSPB Forsinard Flows, breathing new life into this vital ecosystem within Flow country, Caithness.