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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Nice surprise Straminergon stramineum stem from within a Sphagnum sample I collected during a bryophyte survey this week in Sligo

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Potentially Sphagnum divinum growing in a very nice and quaking bog in Coolvoy bog SAC, Donegal. Can't say I am certain as I find the field characteristics tricky but based on pore sizes in the branch leaves I would place my bet on S. divinum

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Hypericum canadense, Irish St. John's wort, growing in a soakway/flush in na hUilinní, Conamara, a decent extension to its current distribution and a new species for me Lus Naomh Eoin Gaelach (?) ag fás in uisceadán i ngaeltacht Chonamara - na hUilinní, suíomh nua dhó agus rud nua dhomsa

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Plagiochila carringtonii found in the sléibhte Mhám Toirce (Maamturks) at numerous locations yesterday on a Wild Atlantic Nature survey with @timoceallaigh.bsky.social + Adelanthus lindenbergianus's now 2nd site in same Mt. range Go raibh míle maith ag @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for verifying

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Nogopterium gracile found with both moist and dry shoots today in Úraid, Conamara (H16). Quiet a distinctive moss

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Bhí mé sásta daonra nua Braunia imberbis a aimsiú sna Doiriú i gConamara (H16) agus daonra beag magairlín móna a fheiceail arís garr go maith dhó Was pleased to find a new population of Braunia and re-visit known Hammarbya population on Wild Atlantic Nature surveys le @timoceallaigh.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Confirmed Sphagnum affine growing in a transition mire with Carex lasiocarpa and other Carex spp. in na Monga, Conamara a month ago. New species for me and looks like the second record for H16 Gailliamh thiar. Thanks for ID help @pilkyplant.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

So many oaks revealing themselves in coill Bhearna where the big storm knocked down a load of beech trees (+ some oak). Looks like the perfect opportunity to encourage native trees rather than than allow beech to dominate again in time @galwaycity.ie @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social (1/2)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

quadrat, Utricularia sp., Sphagnum platphyllum, Campylium stellatum

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Trichophorum cespitosum, Northern deergrass from a Schoenus Campylium stellatum dominated fen in na Monga, Conamara during the week. Also growing with Sphagnum platyphyllum and an unidentified Utricularia, lovely relevé indeed. Associates in post below (1/2)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A new site for Drepanocladus trifarius in the Roundstone bogs, na Monga, Conamara growing in lakeside fen vegetation with Schoenus, Scorpidium scorpioides etc. Bhí mé an-sásta é seo a fheiceail, ceann a raibh an-dúil agam a fheiceail (arís) le fada

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Sphagnum platyphyllum growing in a Schoenus - Scorpidium lake edge fen in Tulach Lomáin Bheag (Roundstone bogs) yesterday

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I was thrilled to find a new population of Adelanthus lindenbergianus in the Mám Toirce, Conamara last week. It instantly stood out as being something exciting. Three separate patches found with the help of @timoceallaigh.bsky.social. Thanks to @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for confirming

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Amazing what a tree can grow out of and the winds it must withstand Aisteach an áit a bhfuil an caorthann seo ag fás agus an fórsa ón ghaoth a bhfuil sé in ann a sheasamh. Corcóg, Mám Toirce Possibly my favourite individual tree

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Came across a new aquatic today. I think it is Myriophyllum alterniflorum but am open to being corrected. Growing on a river near Mám

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Tá mé ceapadh go ba sheo'd Polytrichastrum alpinum ar a mbealach suas go Corcóg sna Mám toirce. This seems likely to be P. alpinum judging by the round capsules and branching of this plant. Nice to finally find its capsules

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Odontoschisma elongatum growing in a Schoenus - Scorpidium flush with a blanket bog area in Both Íseal, Conamara theas. Thanks to @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for bringing this species to my attention (from another photo) and confirming

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Finished on a high at over 900m on Ben Lomond (2/2)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Had a great week in the Trossachs with the @bbsbryology.bsky.social Thanks very much to Philippa Thompson and all of those who contributed so much. Here are some of my favourites from the week (1/2)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Bhí mé an-sásta daonra nua Lycopodiella inundata a aimsiú innui i Conamara theas, tetrad nua. Bhí sé fás le rud an-cosúil le Odontoschisma fluitans ach shílfea nach gheobhfadh an dhá speiceas sin le chéile? I was very pleased to find a new population of marsh clubmoss today in south Conamara.

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Glad to finally see Calypogeia sphagnicola growing in a Sphagnum capillifolium hummock in Clochar na gCon, Conamara. Tiny little shoots, pointed leaves and this one had 'marsupia' visible under the microscope. Thanks @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for confirming

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A battle between juniper and the invasive entire-leaved cotoneaster (suspect) in an area of fixed dune along the west coast of Ireland. Clearly occupying the same niche

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Saxifraga tridactylites growing on (suspect) Schistidium crassipilum and other mosses - Ollscoil na Gaillimhe boundary wall, Newcastle

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Fruiting Scorpidium revolvens in Léam thiar flush, never seen the capsules before (for any Scorpidium species?), spotted by @timoceallaigh.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Odontoschisma fluitans growing in very nice wet bog beneath the water surface on/with Sphagnum cuspidatum mostly at An Léam thiar yesterday

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Mapping rhodo and other invasive species with Dúlra/Forum Conamara today. Centre of photos is an important old oak woodland site @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social which currently has no rhododendron and minimal grazing from deer (for now!) Now is the perfect time to work with landowners in area...

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

No in-situ photos unfortunately but this is probably Dichodontium flavescens from mám éan, na mám toirce from last week with @timoceallaigh.bsky.social A new species for me :) it was growing on a shaded, wet marble rockface just behind my head in pic. Thanks @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for help

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

An assemblage of nice liverworts from Corcóg in the maamturks last week/réimse go aelusanna deas uaigh Corcóg sna Mám Toirce le @timoceallaigh.bsky.social an seachtain seo caite - Scapania ornithipoides, Radula aquelegia agus Anastrepta orcadensis (níl mé 100% faoin ceann deireadh fós)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

lá deas siúl agus breathnú ar plandaí le @timoceallaigh.bsky.social sna Mám Toice - bhí Saxifraga oppositifolia faoi bhláth agus speiceas suimúil eile ann ar nós Seligeria sp. (beidh orm cuartú capsules aibí arís) chomh maith le rudaí eile...

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Great little hike on Mt Brennan with some friends in fairly windy conditions. Was lucky enough to see Mastigophora woodsii along a couple of spots just off path. Such a beautiful thing Cnoc Bréanainn le na buachaillí

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Great day @bbsbryology.bsky.social outing exploring a woodland just outside of Maigh cuilinn on the weekend. Highlights included a lovely wooded cliff face with Hymenophyllum tunbrigense and this suspect Anthoceros sp. + more@joannedenyer.bsky.social @aoife-emb.bsky.social @ollysflora123.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Cololejeunea calcarea (rock pouncewort) growing on limestone in this lovely woodland last week. Cluain na mbinne, Gaillimh

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Coill i Cluain na binne, thuaidh ó Maigh cuilinn. Very lush limestone woodland and some Neckera crispa and Ctenidium molloscum sporophytes, never consciously noticed these before

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Tetraphis pellucida with its distinctive gemmae cups (although I think there would sometimes be more of them than my sample had) growing on a wooded ledge in Leic aimhréidh. A first for me, thanks @joannedenyer.bsky.social for confirming :)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Suspect Anthelia julacea, always a tricky one to photo (well!) from the Mourne mountains this weekend. The records suggest it isn't very common there

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Likely Rhabdoweisia crenulata growing at high altitude on a NE rock face. Another first for me and the maamturks/Mám toirce records it seems. Thanks @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for ID help

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Scapania ornithopoides. Céad uair agam an speiceas seo a fheiceail agus an chéad suíomh dhó sna Mám Toirce cé go bhfuil roinnt maith cuntais dhó ó na beanna beola. Rud aláinn a bhfaca mé fhéin agus @timoceallaigh.bsky.social lá oíche nollaig

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Glue Crust (Hydnoporia corrugata) I suspect from coill Seanna gurrán @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social nature reserve. Seems to be no records for the species in Conamara and not something I have ever seen around Also some riverside Huperzia at fairly low altitude and suspect sparrowhawks dinner table

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

and for my anti-Rhodo propaganda here's my favourite vascular plant demonstrating its potential to shade out the Braunia @rhodorangers.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

A nice day out in north Conamara today with my friend Rud to revisit a population of Braunia imberbis and do a bit of recording. Hedwigia stellata and Glyphomitrium daviesii were particularly nice looking also. Thanks to @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for the heads up on seeing G. daviesii

Glyphomitrium daviesii growing on outcrop (photo taken by Rudraksh Gupta)

Hedwigia stellata on outcrop (photo taken by Rudraksh Gupta)

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Anyone familiar with Rumex crispus subsp. littoreus and if so I wonder is this it? I think I remember someone telling me ages back that its tubercles are big and fat like this

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Summer flashbacks of this orache dominated vegetation at Gurteen bay (A. laciniata and A. prostrata, I thought!) where I first seen the beautiful Ray's knotweed Polygonum oxyspermum

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

In relation to an old post of mine there is a lichen I seen here and at least another couple of hyper-oceanic situations elsewhere (where the bryoflora is particularly nice) which I would like to identify. Anyone familiar with the species? Always on rock and quartzite usually @averisben.bsky.social

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Another highlight of my weekend was this slatey site with abundant parsley fern Cryptogramma crispa, thanks to @joannedenyer.bsky.social for location

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Nice weekend with friends in Wales this weekend. A short, random walk up a steep, rocky trail towards Gylder Fawr had a number of very nice species I have rarely/never seen previously, which included - Silene acaulis, Saxifraga hypnoides and Asplenium viride

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Níl mé ach tosaigh aithneachtáil an difir ó rinne dhá speiceas dho S. magellanicum. Na marcanna ón t-am sin fós le feiceal ar imagery (2021), ach suimúil cé chomh maith is atá sé breathnú thíos ag airde mo shúile

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Seans go b'sheod Sphagnum divinum ag fás ar portach ina raibh móin báinte sna 1960idí (nó thart ar sin - ó cuimhne mo dhaide) i lár oileán Gharamna garr go tobar Naomh Anna. Deirtear go bhfuil S.divinum níos cotianta i gcásanna mar seo i gcomparáid le S.medium...

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thuidium assimile from a fixed dune relevé at Dogs Bay, Conamara. Last recorded in H16 in 1966 (& perhaps 68). First time I have come across (knowingly) the species T. assimile ag fás sa dumhcha socra in san Iorras beag thiar. Suíomh nua don speiceas agus an chéad cuntas dhó le haghaidh píosa fada

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Mo chéad uair an speiceas seo a fheiceáil - Fontinalis squamosa, ag fás i sruthán sna mám toirce. Rud álainn, fada agus caol

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cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

A confirmed sample of Trichostomum littorale growing in a short sward upland grassland around 500m with Thalictrum alpinum etc. - Leic na bhfearr, Conamara. Possibly new to the county (since T.brachydontium recent split into 3 species). It was the dominant moss here but midges prevent a full relevé

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