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Puffins, Isle Of Muck July 2020

Nature Notes 28 July 2020

Observations from staff and members on our Nature Reserves this week.

Nature reserves may look completely wild, but our 19 reserves across Northern Ireland are actually carefully managed by…

Stoat - Straidkilly, July 2020

Nature Notes

Some fantastic trail cam pics captured earlier this summer at Straidkilly, plus butterflies, damsels, dragonflies, and moths at Ballynahone.

Nature reserves may look completely wild, but…

Violet ground beetle - Ronald Surgenor, Slievenacloy July 2020

Nature Notes

Beetles galore plus lots of other uncommon and rare sightings on the Reserves this week.

Nature reserves may look completely wild, but our 18 reserves across Northern Ireland are actually…

Minke whale Isle of Muck July 2020

Nature Notes

Highlights and observations of what we are seeing on our Nature Reserves this (very rainy) week - and there has been lots to see!

Nature reserves may look completely wild, but our 18…

Cuckoo

Nature Notes

Highlights and observations of what we are seeing on our Nature Reserves this week. We hope you enjoy getting closer to the wildlife and wild places we manage!

Nature reserves may look…

Lebia cruxminor - brown and black spotted beetle on a white flower

Big Beetle Bonanza

This ain't no beetle drive! To celebrate National Insect Week join one of our ecologists, Adam Mantell, to discover fascinating facts about beetles. Did you know there are over 2,000 species…

Rainbow over the Belfast Hills

Nature Notes

Nature reserves may look completely wild, but our 18 reserves across Northern Ireland are actually carefully managed by a dedicated team. We protect, restore and create a mix of habitats where…

Pond

Don't forget about your pond this winter

Even in winter, when the water is calm and your pond seems lifeless, we still need to do our part to help garden wildlife. Nature Skills Trainee, Andrew Campbell outlines his top tips for keeping…

Starling on bird feeder

Keeping wildlife safe whilst enjoying your pets

We are a nation of animal lovers, but sometimes our furry pet friends can wreak havoc on the many wild animals we share our gardens and outdoor space with, such as birds, squirrels and hedgehogs.…

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