Ballynafagh Lake

Ballynafagh Lake is a shallow alkaline lake, located approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) north-west of the village of Prosperous in County Kildare, Ireland. It is designated as a special area of conservation (SAC)[1][2] and protected under European Union and Irish legislation.[3] It is one of the European protected nature sites that comprise the Natura 2000[4] network. It is a short distance north of the Ballynafagh Bog.[5]

Yellow Iris, Iris pseudacorus

This site was designated an SAC due to the presence of habitats and species of Alkaline Fens,[6] Desmoulin's Whorl Snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)[7] and Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia).

  • Yellow-rattle, Rhinanthus minor
    Yellow-rattle, Rhinanthus minor
  • Lesser butterfly orchid, Platanthera bifolia
    Lesser butterfly orchid, Platanthera bifolia
  • Herb-robert, Geranium robertianum
    Herb-robert, Geranium robertianum
  • Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis
    Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis
  • Eyebright, Euphasia officinalis agg.
    Eyebright, Euphasia officinalis agg.
  • Rubus nemorosus in flower
    Rubus nemorosus in flower
  • Speedwell; Veronica spp.
    Speedwell; Veronica spp.
  • A honeybee Apis meillifera mellifera on a bramble Rubus nemorosus
    A honeybee Apis meillifera mellifera on a bramble Rubus nemorosus
  • Common marsh bedstraw, Galium palustre
    Common marsh bedstraw, Galium palustre
  • Large red damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula
    Large red damselfly, Pyrrhosoma nymphula
  • European gorse, Ulex europaeus
    European gorse, Ulex europaeus
  • Red clover, Trifolium pratense
    Red clover, Trifolium pratense
  • Heath spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza maculata
    Heath spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza maculata
  • Autumn Hawkbit, Leontodon autumnalis
    Autumn Hawkbit, Leontodon autumnalis
  • Cuckoo flower / Lady's Smock, Cardamine pratensis
    Cuckoo flower / Lady's Smock, Cardamine pratensis

References
  1. "Ballynafagh Lake SAC | National Parks & Wildlife Service". www.npws.ie. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  2. "EEA - Glossary - special area of conservation". 2006-07-18. Archived from the original on 2006-07-18. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  3. Book (eISB), electronic Irish Statute. "electronic Irish Statute Book (eISB)". www.irishstatutebook.ie. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  4. "Natura 2000 - Environment - European Commission". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  5. "Ballynafagh Bog SAC | National Parks & Wildlife Service". www.npws.ie. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  6. "EUNIS -Factsheet for Alkaline fens". eunis.eea.europa.eu. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  7. "Vertigo moulinsiana - (Dupuy, 1849)". eunis.eea.europa.eu. Retrieved 2022-06-29.

53°18′14″N 6°47′11″W


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