A Sandstone pebble with a Calcite band running through it. County Clare, Ireland.

A piece of sea pottery. - looking at the pattern, I'm thinking that this was more recently broken than most of the bits I find 🤔.County Clare, Ireland.

A small claw from a juvenile Spider crab (Maja brachydactyla). When fully grown they are the largest crab species commonly found in Irish waters. County Clare, Ireland.

Part of a Furbellows (Saccorhiza polyschides) holdfast. Like the name suggests, "holdfasts" are what seaweeds use to attach themselves to the rocky sea floor. In the Tidal zone, they prevent waves from washing them away until either the waves or the seaweed gets too big. County

A perfectly positioned Goniatite fossil - like a Superhero symbol in stone. County Clare, Ireland.

The remains of a Weather balloon- with its transmitter still attached. Been seeing a few of these washing in over the summer months 🤔.County Clare, Ireland. walking tours . #Wildatlanticway #walkingtours #discoverireland #keepdiscovering #flotsam

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) blooms. A Salt tolerant, hardy coastal plant. Apparently was considered to be an aphrodisiac in the 1500s and 1600s. Not sure what happened in the meantime 🤣.County Clare, Ireland.

Worn down sandstone layers - like a portal to another world. County Clare, Ireland.

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland.

Sound on 🔊.A flock of Terns passed over us while we were on the beach. Beautiful looking little seabirds - their calls are recognisable but not exactly soothing. 🙉 🤣.County Clare, Ireland.

Turns out the "tree knot" is a thorn from a Kapok or Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra). Native to Central and South America, this thorn has bobbed its way across the width of the Atlantic ocean before landing on irish shores. Thanks to @peediepuss.for the ID. County Clare, Ireland.

"Can we call ourselves a Herd yet?".Boxer and Gina ganging up on me 🤣.County Clare, Ireland.

Last glimpse of the evening sun as it sinks into a bed of soft cloud for the night. County Clare, Ireland.

What may be a tree knot from a that has been on an adventure. Floating accross the sea, battered by waves and possibly munched on by some sea level creatures. County Clare, Ireland. walking tours . #wildatlanticway #walkingtours #discoverireland

Evening at the Cliffs of Moher. County Clare, Ireland.

A Carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) flower. County Clare, Ireland.

A wee snail tucked under a Burren limestone ledge. This individual has a gorgeous triple spiral pattern on its shell. County Clare, Ireland.

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland.

Shooting stars, spiraling galaxies and spinning planets. A shore-stone packed with Goniatite fossils of various sizes and orientations. Just a small sample of the shells that littered the ocean floor here over 300 million years ago. County Clare, Ireland.

A close-up of the Slow Worms (Anguis fragilis) face, from over a week ago. Still quite exited that I got such a good look at it ☺️ .County Clare, Ireland.