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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

A world in a footprint.

#Mushrooms #Nature #photography #EastCoastKin

The mushrooms in the image are likely a species of honey fungus, which belongs to the genus Armillaria.

Honey fungus is a parasitic fungus that can attack and kill the roots of many woody plants.
The mushrooms, or fruiting bodies, of honey fungus often grow in dense clusters at the base of trees or on stumps.
The appearance of the mushrooms can vary, but they are typically honey-colored and may have small scales on their caps.
While some species of honey fungus are considered edible when thoroughly cooked, others can cause stomach upset, so it is recommended to not forage for them.

Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 19d

10k steps a day isn't hard until you can't do it. Please consider donating to the Irish Heart Foundation, they provide a vital service to the country, & as somebody who uses their services, I can tell you I'll never be able to repay the debt I owe. The link 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 20d

My dogs found a life hack for that issue today, they brought the rain back in with them!

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 23d

Listened to Robbie Williams' "Come Undone" while doing this. Started going to an art club in ABII & have found it a useful way to put my feelings on paper for my kids.

I'll send it to the next sponsor on my fundraising page. 10k steps a day 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 20

The Irish Heart Foundation 10,000 steps a day challenge has been a great motivator for me to get back out. Even managed to start jogging a little. Please consider donating to the Irish Heart Foundation 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 19

I'm sure there were better opportunities to let Keir Starmer hear that for the first time.

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 17

Ctrl+a+d is a great way to deal with those emails.

Good luck, grief is like a wandering fly, you can go through any stage at any time.

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 15

A double rainbow at that!

Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 14

There's beauty in the rain.

#plants #water #nature #Ireland #photography

The plant in the image is Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia). The leaves are green, and there are water drops on the leaves.

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 3

Had a friend in the polytunnel today. If you don't like spiders...too late. Spiders are great little hunters, mostly hunting the things that like to feast on me!

#Spiders #Insects #Ireland #Gardening

The image shows a Garden Spider, also known as the European Garden Spider, Cross Spider, or Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus).

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 1

I stayed here watching the fish dance with the current of the river. Lovely sight to start the day.

#Nature #Ireland #River #EastCoastKin

The image shows a natural setting with lush greenery and a body of water, likely a stream or small river, partially covered with green growth. The perspective is from above, looking down into the water, surrounded by various plants and foliage.

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 1

And how is the doggy taking it? 😂

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Cosgrove_Outdoors @dermotncosgrove.bsky.social · Aug 25

Getting ready to go again, next year in June I’m planning a 450km (280 miles) solo from Húsavík to Dyrhólaey in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31

That's it, the penalties, I knew I was thinking of something! I could easily see the rescues happening, beautiful country, but loads of holes in unexpected places.

Enjoy the trip! 🤛

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31

The 4x4 might be restricted to locals as well I think, not that'll you need it. But I'm sure you've done your homework. Enjoy the trip, looking forward to the photos!

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31

Are you going through Iceland? I didn't think they allowed that? I remember being there and being told to stick to the edges.

Either way, enjoy, it's a lovely spot full of old American jeeps and muscle cars!

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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 25

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In the olden days, the Pagans would have sacrificed the local billionaire and thrown him in the bog to try and counter this. I'm not saying it'd work, but can we really afford to not explore all options?!

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