Balloo Wetland reopens to the public following extensive redevelopment
Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve in Bangor has reopened, following a two-year closure for redevelopment.
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We are Victoria Square’s Charity of the Year
Ulster Wildlife, Northern Ireland’s largest local nature conservation charity, has been named Victoria Square’s Charity of the year for 2020. Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s premier retail…
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.
Environmental organisations unite in objection to gas storage project that could significantly impact wildlife and protected habitats
The health of the marine environment, its protected habitats and species found off Islandmagee in County Antrim are under considerable threat if a marine licence application for a gas storage…
Rostrevor photographer’s adorable fox cubs are the face of charity calendar
Two adorable fox cubs captured by Rostrevor photographer Louis McNally are the face of Ulster Wildlife’s 2020 Calendar, which is on sale now to help raise vital funds for local wildlife.
IKEA Belfast helps build a brighter future for barn owls
IKEA Belfast has teamed up with Ulster Wildlife to help raise much-needed funds for one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful but endangered birds: the barn owl.
Inspirational youth receive awards for championing nature
Young people’s outstanding efforts to protect nature in Northern Ireland were recognised last week at the annual Grassroots Challenge Awards ceremony at Lisburn Civic Centre, with special guest…
State of Nature in NI: Long-term plan needed, with species in decline and one in five threatened with extinction
Wildlife continues to decline in the UK, according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The report reveals that 11% of 2,450 species across the island of Ireland are threatened with extinction…
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.
New wildlife guide launched for Glenarm Coast
A comprehensive and illustrated guide to help wildlife watchers explore the stunning Glenarm coastline has been launched by Glenarm Wildlife Group and Ulster Wildlife.