Help needed to locate barn owl nest sites
Ulster Wildlife is appealing to the public to help with locating new nest sites to safeguard the future of this endangered bird.
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Boost for endangered barn owls as new nest site discovered
Northern Ireland’s tiny barn owl population has been given a much-needed boost with the discovery of a new nest site in Co. Down.
Boost for NI's barn owls as new nest site discovered at Finnebrogue Estate
Northern Ireland’s vulnerable barn owl population has been given a much-needed boost with the discovery of a new nest site at Finnebrogue Estate in Co. Down.
New barn owl nest site discovered on nature-friendly farm in Downpatrick
A pair of barn owls have successfully bred at a new nest site in Co Down much to the delight of conservationists, given the poor breeding year for these vulnerable birds in 2021.
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.
Bladder campion
Bladder campion is so-called for the bladder-like bulge that sites just behind the five-petalled flower - this is actually the fused sepals. Look for it on grasslands, farmland and along hedgerows…
Honeysuckle
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…
Lesser black-backed gull
The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it over fields, landfill sites and reservoirs during winter.
Common gull
Despite its name, the common gull is not as common as some of our other gulls. It can be spotted breeding at the coast, but is also partial to sports fields, landfill sites and housing estates in…
Black guillemot
Look out for the black guillemot all year-round at scattered coastal sites in Scotland, England, Wales and the Isle of Man. It tends not to travel far between seasons, breeding and wintering in…
How to build a nest box for birds
With natural nesting sites in decline, putting a nestbox in your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…