Peatland Collection

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female landing on rock in moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

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

Red water caused by tannins in peat bog flowing out of the Etang de la Gruere, peat bog, Rhine river catchment, Canton of Jura, Switzerland. November 2013. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

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

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

Etang de la Gruere, peat bog covered in snow, Rhine river catchment, Canton of Jura, Switzerland. November 2013 Photographed for the Freshwater Project

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

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

Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) male perched, singing, Wales, UK, May

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

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female perched on rock, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, 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

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

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in a peat bog lake, De Weerribben-Wieden National Park, Holland. September

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight, landing at nest with food for chicks, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June. 2020VISION Exhibition

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

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Norway, Utsira Island, cottongrass. Date: 01/10/2009

Peat Mining, 1869 (oil on canvas)
474333 Peat Mining, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Wade, Thomas (1828-91); 90x70 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Aerial view of dystrophic forest lake surrounded by peatbog. East Pomerania, Baltic region of Poland. Brodnica forest. September 2019

Throwing peat into trailer during peat cutting, County Clare
Throwing peat into a trailer during peat cutting, County Clare, Ireland Date: 1992

Aerial view of Forsinard Flows blanket bog, Forsinard, Caithness, Scotland, UK, May 2012

Rock outcrop formed of Ordovician quartzite on Stiperstones Ridge, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve, Shropshire, England, UK, August 2012

Great Staple Tor in late evening light, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK. January. 2020VISION Book Plate

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) perched in ivy, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Close-up of Sphagnum moss (Sphagnum sp) Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Close-up of Bell heather (Erica cinerea) in flower, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Pools and bog peatland at dawn, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) growing in pool on bog peatland at dawn, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Reeds in bog pool, backlit at sunrise, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult male in flight over moorland, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female diving to nest site, carrying nesting material, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June. 2020VISION Book Plate

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight, moorland habitat, long exposure, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern with prey in beak, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Silhouette of Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March. Did you know? Short eared owls often hunt by day

Cranesbill geranium (Geranium sp) flower, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Young European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) sitting in long grass, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Suns rays shining through dark clouds, Ballynahone Bog, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Panoramic view of Ballynahone Bog at dawn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Ballynahone Bog at dawn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Farmland with wheat crop, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Ragged robin (Silene flos-cuculi) close-up of flower, Montiaghs Moss, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, June. Did you know? Ragged robin gets its name from its thin tattered looking petals

Ballynahone Bog, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK, June 2011

Short eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, hunting, Essex, UK, January

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) in flight, backlit, at dusk, Lincolnshire, UK, March

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Peatland: A Captivating Journey through Diverse Habitats" Witness the graceful Hen harrier, an adult female, as she elegantly lands on a rock in the moorland habitat of Glen Tanar Estate. Delicate and vibrant, the Irish damselfly finds solace on a leaf amidst Montiaghs Moss in County Antrim, showcasing nature's intricate beauty. Behold an autumnal spectacle of abstract reeds and grasses at Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve in Sutherland, Scotland - a true feast for the eyes. The Great sundew captures insects with its sticky leaves in Flow Country, Sutherland; a fascinating display of carnivorous plant adaptation. In Naardermeer bog lake, Holland, immerse yourself in tranquility as you admire the pristine White waterlily floating gracefully upon peat-rich waters. Marvel at the captivating sight of red-tinted water flowing from Etang de la Gruere due to tannins present within its peat bog surroundings. Winter transforms Etang de la Gruere into a snow-covered wonderland within Switzerland's Canton of Jura - an ethereal scene straight out of a fairytale. Bogbean or Buckbean flourishes amidst pool systems at Insh Marshes; its delicate flowers adding splashes of color to this unique ecosystem. Nestled within sphagnum moss lies Round-leaved sundew with insects ensnared by its glistening tentacles - nature's own miniature marvels. Listen to the melodious song of Dartford warbler as he proudly perches and serenades his territory amid Wales' picturesque landscapes during May. Zooming closer reveals intricate details: Greater sundew's magnificent structure captivates viewers while thriving in Flow Country, Sutherland.