Orchids were plentiful on the wet heath: Heath Spotted Orchid (left) and Early Marsh Orchid ssp. coccinea (right).
Both species of Butterfly Orchid were present: Lesser Butterfly Orchid - Platanthera bifolia, (left) and Greater Butterfly Orchid - Platanthera chlorantha, (right).
A habit shot of Lesser Butterfly Orchid.
Both species of Arrow-grass were also present:
Marsh Arrow-grass - Triglochin palustris (left) and the much more robust Sea Arrow Grass - Triglochin maritima (right).
Two marsh plants - Black Bog Rush (left) and Marsh Pennywort (right).
Bog Pimpernel is unrelated to other Pimpernels. A very attractive and tiny plant growing through the grass.
This Small Elephant Hawk Moth feeds on Ladys Bedstraw, so is largely a coastal species in Ireland. Compare with the Elephant Hawk Moth from June 8.
Can anyone do Seagulls from underneath?
Lastly, from this wonderful day. Water Mint.