JOHN SMYTH points to a press release from the Heritage Council that cites a list of species facing extinction in Ireland. The list includes some bumblebees. I would never have thought that my grandchildren would not see a bumblebee. Other things threatened include the Pearl Mussel, green-winged Orchid, Barn Owl, Golden Plover, Waxcap (type of toadstool), Marsh Fritillary Butterfly and the Corncrake.
John Smyth -- "Downfall"
Heritage Council -- "Ireland's Longest-Living Animals Are Facing Extinction"
My photo of a bumblebee at Shankill Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
