Kerry Biosphere reserve

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Located just south-west of the city of Killarney in south-west Ireland, Kerry biosphere reserve (former Killarney) comprises the mountains and woodlands surrounding Lough Leane Lake and adjacent smaller lakes, moorlands, parks and gardens.

The grounds of Killarney Library look terrific, awash with life. Bees aplenty yesterday with a particular favour for Red...
18/06/2026

The grounds of Killarney Library look terrific, awash with life. Bees aplenty yesterday with a particular favour for Red Clover. Red Clover is a hugely important native species for our pollinators. Delighted to see my favourite grass Crested Dog's Tail pop up also along with Oxeye Daisy, Cat's Ear, Dandelions, Cuckoo Flower, and Hawkbit.
Kerry County Council .library South Kerry Development Partnership CLG

The few days of fine weather led to a burst of life. Glad to record a host of solitary bees, honey bees, bumblebees, and...
15/06/2026

The few days of fine weather led to a burst of life. Glad to record a host of solitary bees, honey bees, bumblebees, and some butterflies (not many!). The darters and chasers were out in force around our waterways. The brilliant blue damselflies were particularly eye catching in the sun. We have a great diversity of life in Kerry.

Kerry County Council South Kerry Development Partnership CLG

No Mow May was a roaring success. We had an abundance of Ragged Robin mixed with Dandelion, Cat's Ear, Hawksbit, Meadow ...
03/06/2026

No Mow May was a roaring success. We had an abundance of Ragged Robin mixed with Dandelion, Cat's Ear, Hawksbit, Meadow Buttercup, and Daisies. The Bees loved it but we had a noticeable absence of butterflies this year. The mild weather and rainfall has led to another burst and it's gotten a little wild, but sure, what of it! Kerry County Council South Kerry Development Partnership CLG Killarney National Park

We are delighted to host an in-person meeting with the Kerry Biosphere Advisory Council. We are meeting on Monday next, ...
13/05/2026

We are delighted to host an in-person meeting with the Kerry Biosphere Advisory Council. We are meeting on Monday next, 18th May at South Kerry Development Partnership Offices in High Street, Killarney. We welcome community groups from the Biosphere region to join us, one representative per group. If your group is interested in joining or if you would like to learn more please contact Brendan, [email protected] ACRES Kerry West Cork Kerry County Council
South Kerry Development Partnership CLG

No Mow May in full effect! We have a plethora of tall Ragged Robin intertwined with plantain, hawksbit, daisies, butterc...
13/05/2026

No Mow May in full effect! We have a plethora of tall Ragged Robin intertwined with plantain, hawksbit, daisies, buttercups and even some sedges. The bees in particular are found of a visit, notable absence of butterflies so far.

A brilliant opportunity to hear from some bona fide experts in MTU Tralee later this month. Our partners Kerry County Co...
08/05/2026

A brilliant opportunity to hear from some bona fide experts in MTU Tralee later this month. Our partners Kerry County Council have assembled a great two day 'Kerry Biodiversity Conference' which will include speakers and presentations in MTU Tralee on Friday 22nd May followed by a Bioblitz on Saturday 23rd. A free event, booking is required though. Tickets will shift quickly, best to book early! Kerry County Council South Kerry Development Partnership CLG Killarney National Park

Another invasive to watch out for, Winter Heliotrope (Petasites pyrenaicus). This species can be seen regularly along ou...
06/05/2026

Another invasive to watch out for, Winter Heliotrope (Petasites pyrenaicus). This species can be seen regularly along our roadside verges. Can be strongly scented, particularly on the warmer days, a nice vanilla / liquorice scent. As it's name suggests, it flowers over winter, from November to March. Winter Heliotrope carpets shady verges and outcompetes our native species. This invasive species can regenerate with just a small part of its rhizome and also seeds itself which exacerbate its invasive tendencies.

Another naughty species beginning to show, Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba). This deciduous woody climber can grow up ...
23/04/2026

Another naughty species beginning to show, Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba). This deciduous woody climber can grow up to an impressive 10m in length. Feathery flowers will show from July, these petal free flowers are white in colour and are solitary. This species is a common sight along our roadways occurring in hedgerows and treelines, possibly mistaken for our native bindweed. This species grows quickly and can form dense thickets, blocking out native species. Old Man's Beard can also be problematic on trees and shrubs causing excess weight and damage. This species may cause dermatitis if touched. South Kerry Development Partnership CLG National Park Kerry County Council

This handsome shrub is starting to show now but won't come into flower until July. Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria fo...
22/04/2026

This handsome shrub is starting to show now but won't come into flower until July. Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) is a garden escapee and an invasive species in Ireland. As with many invasive species, Himalayan Honeysuckle may form dense thickets and outcompete native species. It grows up to 2m tall and has oval leaves that grow up to 18cm long. Distinctive tall, bamboo like, stems and attractive pale pink / purple funnel shaped leaves. Exhibits purple berries that turn black later in the season. If you're confident that you have recorded this species maybe consider submitting your record to the National Biodiversity Data Centre. South Kerry Development Partnership CLG

Whilst unfortunately we have no coastal habitats in the Kerry Biosphere, it is great to see initiatives like this in Ker...
15/04/2026

Whilst unfortunately we have no coastal habitats in the Kerry Biosphere, it is great to see initiatives like this in Kerry. The Dune Action Training Day is designed to equip locals the knowledge and skills to understand, monitor, and restore their local dune systems, Citizen Science for the win! This course will run on Saturday April 25th at 10am in Ballyroe Hotel.

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