Modern Fern Collection

Tree ferns (Cyatheaceae) in Kells Bay Gardens, Ring of Kerry, Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, Europe. September 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on fern. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Scarletina bolete (Boletus luridiformis) toadstool, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. September

Eagle fern (Pteridium aquilinum) frond unfurling, Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO National Park and Biosphere Reserve, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, June 2016

Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) abstract, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. June

Hard fern (Blechnum spicant), two fiddleheads unfurling. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Women in ferns or Chain fern (Woodwardia radicans) in the laurel forest of the Anaga Massif Biosphere Reserve. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) male in partial display perched in Tree fern (Cyatheales) in wet eucalypt forest, Lakes Entrance Rainforest, Victoria, Australia

Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA, June

Tree ferns (Cyatheales) in humid laurisilva forest. Natural Monument of Caldeira Velha, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) and Water forget me not (Myosotis scorpioides) in frozen garden pond. Surrey, England, UK. January

Tree ferns in Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand

Adult Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii) incubating a clutch of 3 eggs. Nest constructed in the fork of a Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium sp.) Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Limestone oak fern (Gymnocarpium robertianum) leaves, Saltoluokta area, Greater Laponia Rewilding Area, Lapland, Norrbotten, Sweden, June

RF - Harts tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium) leaf unfurling and creating the shape of a heart, Cornwall, UK, May

Common oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris) leaves. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Oak tree (Quercus robur) growing among bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), autumn colour, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November 2016

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fiddlehead. Marsland Valley Wildlife Trusts Reserve, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Tree Fern (Cyathea sp.) detail, El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas, southern Mexico, May

Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia) butterfly basking on bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Exmoor National Park, Devon, UK. June

Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) close-up, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, August

Two hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fronds uncurling, Coombe Valley, Cornwall, UK. May

Kaleidoscopic image of Bramble leaves (Rubus fruticosus) and bracken fronds changing colour in autumn, on white background

Frog (Rana temporaria) spawn amongst invasive Fairy fern (Azolla filiculoides) from garden pond. Photographed in aquarium, controlled conditions. Surrey, England, UK. March

Tree ferns, Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera National Park, North Island, New Zealand

Santa Cruz Island highlands with Puntudo spatter cone and lush vegetation with Cyathea treeferns and Miconia, Galapagos, Ecuador

Tree ferns, Cyatheales, and other trees and vegetation in the montane rainforest, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

RF - Harts tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) leaf unfurling, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, April

Harts tongue fern (Phyllitis scolopendrium) leaf unfurling, Cornwall, UK, May

Gaoligongshan Tree Frog 1+Polypedates / Rhacophorus gongshanensis+2 in fern 1+Cibotium barometz+2 Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China

RF- Backlit Fern (Philotum) growing among bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus). Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Modern Ferns: A Captivating Journey Through Nature's Green Delights" Step into the mesmerizing realm of modern ferns, where lush greenery and delicate fronds captivate the senses. In Kells Bay Gardens, located in the breathtaking Ring of Kerry on Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula, majestic tree ferns from the Cyatheaceae family sway gracefully in harmony with nature. As autumn paints a picturesque scene, a Scots pine forest adorned with vibrant Bracken ground flora welcomes you to its tranquil embrace. Here, amidst this serene landscape, Marsh fritillary butterflies find solace on a bed of fern leaves south of Casteil in Pyrenees Orientales. Venturing further into Hampshire's New Forest National Park reveals Scarletina boletes standing tall like crimson sentinels among moss-covered Sitka spruces and sword ferns. The rich biodiversity is truly awe-inspiring. Witnessing an Eagle fern unfurl its frond becomes an extraordinary experience within Montseny Natural Park – a UNESCO National Park that showcases Mother Nature's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, abstract beauty takes center stage as Male Ferns create intricate patterns on Scotland's Isle of Mull during June. In Monmouthshire, Wales during May, Common oak fern leaves adorn the landscape like delicate lacework – a testament to nature's impeccable craftsmanship. And even after devastating bushfires ravaged forests down under in 2019/20, hard tree ferns emerge resiliently from charred remains. Journeying to Whirinaki Forest Park on New Zealand's North Island unveils towering tree ferns that seem straight out of prehistoric times. Their ancient elegance transports you back through centuries while immersing you in their verdant splendor. Nature weaves its magic once more as Fairy fern and Water forget-me-not intertwine harmoniously in watery landscapes around the globe.