Irish Events: Lurgabrack Nature Reserve, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Explore the unique sand dune and machair habitats at Lurgybrack Nature Reserve: this site visit will focus on current conservation efforts and the identification of specialised machair flora. The terrain is suitable for all abilities, but will include some higher parts of the dune system.

Key species you may encounter include various orchids, Galium verum (Lady's Bedstraw), Lotus corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil), Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney Vetch), Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) and Campanula rotundifolia (Harebell).

Join us to understand the ecology of this rare coastal habitat, learn about the LIFE on Machair project’s conservation actions and identify indicator plant species.

Leader: Hannah Sheridan, co-Vice-County Recorder for Co Donegal

Contact: Please address any queries to Irish Officer Bridget Keehan (bridget.keehan@bsbi.org)

Meeting point: Lurgabrack Reserve Car park, https://maps.app.goo.gl/wUfgWkJAriKkrx1V8

Safety and booking terms: Please read this guidance for participants at BSBI events carefully, before booking.