Public invited to help with 2019 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey
Members of the public are invited to participate in a Citizen Science survey, and record their sightings of red squirrels, grey squirrels and pine martens.
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Pine marten
Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is nocturnal and very hard to spot. However, it can be enticed to visit a peanut-laden birdtable.
Irish Hedgehog Survey 2021 launched today across island of Ireland
Volunteers invited to take part and help survey Northern Ireland’s hedgehogs
Pine marten resurgence as presence almost doubles across Northern Ireland
One of our most elusive native mammals, the pine marten, is seeing a resurgence across Northern Ireland according to new a survey report released today by Ulster Wildlife.
New Red Squirrel Conservation Strategy for Northern Ireland
Red squirrels are one of our favourite native woodland animals. Today, we've launched a new red squirrel conservation strategy for Northern Ireland to ensure that red squirrel conservation is…
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Public encouraged to report hedgehog sightings as part of all-Ireland survey
Researchers from NUI Galway, with help from Ulster Wildlife in Northern Ireland, are encouraging people across Ireland to report hedgehog sightings or conduct surveys in their gardens or local…
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Red Squirrel Groups
Want to give red squirrels a helping hand in your area? Get involved with your local Red Squirrel Group (RSG). There are 14 groups in Northern Ireland who are working to protect reds through supplementary feeding, removing encroaching greys and by raising awareness of their plight
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Armagh and Tyrone residents urged to report squirrel sightings
We're encouraging residents across Counties Armagh and Tyrone to get outside and report any sightings of squirrels and pine marten this Red Squirrel Awareness Week (2-8 October), to help with…
Great Big Nature Survey
Ulster Wildlife, as part of The Wildlife Trusts, is running this survey to find out what people in Northern Ireland and across the UK really think about nature and how we, as a society, should protect it. Results will help us hold the government to account over its environmental policies and priorities.