Bogs Collection

Smooth Newt
BB-522 Smooth / Common NEWT - showing belly and feet in water, UK Triturus vulgaris Distribution: UK, Europe, Southern Scandinavia, Russia and western Asia

Aerial view of the East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, September 2009

Peat cutting with blocks drying Isle of Skye, Scotland
MAB-20 Peat cutting with blocks / briquettes drying Isle of Skye, Scotland Extracting fuel fossil seam. Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Irish damselfly (Coenagrion lunulatum) on leaf, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Bog wetlands with Suilven mountain in the background at dawn, Assynt mountains, Highland, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Merlin (Falco columbarius) chicks at nest site. Sutherland, Scotland, June

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched on a branch, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December

Autumnal reeds and grasses abstract, Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, October. Did you know? In the UK alone, the services wetlands provide

Great sundew (Drosera anglica) with insects caught on leaves, Flow country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched on a fence post, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December

Miory District, Vitebsk Region, Belarus. The Yelnya Swamp. Upland And Transitional Bogs With Numerous Lakes. Elevated Aerial View Of Yelnya Nature Miory District, Vitebsk Region, Belarus

Sundew plants {Drosera sp} growing on the forest floor, Bog forest, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female on perch with Meadow Pipit chick prey, legs just visible, for its offspring. Sutherland, Scotland, June

Bogbean / Buckbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) flowering in pool system. Insh Marshes, Scotland, May

RF- Aerial view of blocks of forestry plantation planted on blanket bog. Forsinard, Caithness, Scotland, UK, May

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight. Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December, December December

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December. Did you know? In order to attract mates short-eared owls clap their wings

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched on a fence post, Worlaby Carr, Lincolnshire, England, UK, December

Bearded tit / reedling / parrotbill (Panurus biarmicus) adult male landing on Bullrush (Typha latifolia) feeding on seeds, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, London, UK, February

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) adult on open moorland, breeding plumage, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, May

Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) on ground in rough grassland, Scotland, UK, May 2010. 2020VISION Book Plate

Curlew (Numenius arquata) adult in breeding habitat in early morning light, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Area of felled non-native plantation as part of habitat management to restore bog peatland, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) with insect caught in leaves, growing in sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) close-up, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) growing in Sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July. Did you know

Pools and bog peatland at dawn, Flow Country, Scotland, June

Harestail cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) growing on bog moorland, Scotland, UK, May Did you know? The fluffy white fronds of cotton-grass have been used as pillow stuffing

Harestail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum) in flower, Flow Country, Forsinard, Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK, May

Montiaghs Moss at dusk, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011. Did you know? Montiaghs Moss is one of the most important sites in Northern Ireland for wetland invertebrates and rare plants

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) growing in Sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

The sun illuminates the fog that envelops the peat bog of Pian di Gembro. Aprica. Valcamonica. Valtellina. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

"Mired", travelling under difficulties in Tasmania (engraving)
1038393 " Mired", travelling under difficulties in Tasmania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mired")

An Awkward Predicament (engraving)
1049618 An Awkward Predicament (engraving) by Horsley, Walter Charles (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Awkward Predicament)

Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting (engraving)
1626808 Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Waterloo Cup Meeting)

View of the Railway Across Chat Moss, 1831 (hand coloured engraving)
1199842 View of the Railway Across Chat Moss, 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

McClernands corps marching through the bogs, March 1863 (engraving)
959264 McClernands corps marching through the bogs, March 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: McClernands corps marching through the bogs)

Ballynahone Bog at dawn with flowering cotton grass, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

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Ireland, County Sligo, Peat stacks below Ben Wisken Mountain

Peat cutting shoe - 2
Mr Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. Mr Allmark demonstrates a home-made peat cutting shoe

Industrial peat cutting, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire Date: 1990

Peat cutting shoe - 1
Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. Mr Allmark demonstrates a home-made peat cutting shoe. First published The Sunday Correspondent Date: 1990

Peat cutter, Shropshire
Mr Albert Allmark, cutting peat by traditional, sustainable methods, Wixhall Moss, Shropshire. He stands by a stack of cut peat with his pet dog. His old tractor is behind him

Marsh Gentian (Gentiana pneumonanthe) flowering, Ashdown Forest, Sussex, England, UK, September

Stormy light over bog, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms NP, Highlands, Scotland, UK, August 2010

Bog at sunset, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Bog forest at sunset, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) pond in mist, Bog forest, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

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"Bogs: A Fascinating World of Beauty and Wildlife" An enchanting aerial view reveals the stunning East Lighthouse on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, surrounded by a mystical bog landscape. Amidst the tranquility of Montiaghs Moss in County Antrim, a Smooth Newt gracefully rests upon a vibrant leaf, showcasing nature's intricate details. The Irish damselfly delicately perches on a leaf in Montiaghs Moss, its iridescent wings reflecting the sunlight as it adds elegance to this unique peatland ecosystem. On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, witness the ancient practice of peat cutting as blocks dry under the sun's warm embrace—a traditional method that has shaped these landscapes for centuries. Nigula National Park in Estonia unveils an awe-inspiring sight—an expansive peat bog stretching far and wide—reminding us of Earth's remarkable diversity and natural wonders. In Sutherland, Scotland, Merlin chicks find solace at their nest site while their parents tirelessly provide for them—a heartwarming glimpse into family life within these remote moorlands. A majestic Short-eared owl perches regally on a branch at Worlaby Carr in Lincolnshire, England—its piercing gaze capturing both our attention and admiration for these magnificent birds of prey. Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve welcomes autumn with open arms as reeds and grasses create an abstract tapestry—a testament to nature's artistic flair even amidst changing seasons. Journey into Flow Country in Sutherland where Great sundew plants thrive—their leaves adorned with captured insects—an ingenious adaptation that sustains life within this captivating habitat. Another Short-eared owl graces our presence atop a fence post at Worlaby Carr—it surveys its surroundings with grace and poise—showcasing the resilience of wildlife in these precious wetlands.