A Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) at the Silent Valley Forest Park and Reservoir in County Down (Sep., 2020).

K. Mitch Hodge

green mountains beside body of water under white sky during daytime

The multifarious landscape of the Mourne Mountains at the Silent Valley Forest Park and Reservoir in County Down: rocky hills, smooth sloping mountains, rugged cliffs, and golden valleys (Sep., 2020).

purple flower field near lake during daytime

The sun breaks through the clouds illuminating the Mourne Mountains at the Silent Valley Reservoir in County Down (Sep., 2020).

green and white mountain under white sky during daytime

The geological formation and landmark known locally as "Wee Binnian" in the Mourne Mountains in County Down (Sep., 2020).

green mountain near body of water during daytime

The geological structure and landmark known locally as "Wee Binnian" in the Mourne Mountains in County Down (Sep., 2020).

brown and green mountains beside body of water under white clouds during daytime

The clouds breaking over Slieve Binnian in the Mourne Mountains in County Down (Sep., 2020).

a scenic view of a lake surrounded by mountains

green and brown mountain beside body of water under cloudy sky during daytime

The Silent Valley Reservoir flanked by Slievenaglogh and Slieve Binnian in the Mourne Mountains (Sep., 2020).

green grass field near lake under cloudy sky during daytime

The clouds break over Slieve Binnian at the Silent Valley Reservoir and Forest Park in the Mourne Mountains (Sep., 2020).

green trees near body of water during daytime

The sun breaks through the clouds onto the mountains at the Silent Valley Reservoir in County Down (Sep., 2020).

Silent valley reservoir