Hello.I'm Monahawk [ real name Simon ]. I am new to this game so I thought I might introduce you to my local patch in Co. Monaghan.
I've lived here for 7 years now having moved from England [a native of Sussex ]. Killymarley is a townland about 1.5 km east of Monaghan town off the busy N2 Dublin/Derry road.My road links up with the townland of Coolmain and is an area of small farms, bogland, hedgerows lined with mainly deciduous trees and a small number of conifers. It is set in gently rolling Drumlin country. Oh there is also a picturesque lorry yard and dump here too.
I have recorded 85 species here, not bad for a Irish midlands county. Highlights include Little Egret, Hen Harrier, Peregrine, Merlin,Whimbrel, Stonechat,Crossbill, Tree Sparrow, White Wagtail,Grasshopper Warbler and nesting Buzzards to name but a few.Its also a good area for the wonderful Irish Hare.
My aim is to write a blog each month, noting the wildlfe highlights in the area.I hope these blogs will be of interest to Irish [and U.K ] wildlife fans and give a little insight into an area within the county with the stoney grey soil.
I've lived here for 7 years now having moved from England [a native of Sussex ]. Killymarley is a townland about 1.5 km east of Monaghan town off the busy N2 Dublin/Derry road.My road links up with the townland of Coolmain and is an area of small farms, bogland, hedgerows lined with mainly deciduous trees and a small number of conifers. It is set in gently rolling Drumlin country. Oh there is also a picturesque lorry yard and dump here too.
I have recorded 85 species here, not bad for a Irish midlands county. Highlights include Little Egret, Hen Harrier, Peregrine, Merlin,Whimbrel, Stonechat,Crossbill, Tree Sparrow, White Wagtail,Grasshopper Warbler and nesting Buzzards to name but a few.Its also a good area for the wonderful Irish Hare.
My aim is to write a blog each month, noting the wildlfe highlights in the area.I hope these blogs will be of interest to Irish [and U.K ] wildlife fans and give a little insight into an area within the county with the stoney grey soil.
