Nature Notes 16 February 2021
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 a dedicated team. We protect, restore and create a mix of habitats where wildlife can thrive.
Nature reserves may look completely wild, but our 19 reserves across Northern Ireland are actually carefully managed by a dedicated team. We protect, restore and create a mix of habitats where wildlife can thrive.
Straidkilly Nature Reserve
Straidkilly Nature Reserve has been covered in snow this weekend. Thanks to @ashleighmoran6 for this lovely picture ~ Ryan Bradley, Nature Reserves Officer
Straidkilly Nature Reserve (c) @ashleighmoran6
Bog Meadows Nature Reserve
We've got some lovely photos from Bog Meadows. Our European Solidarity Corps volunteers have spotted some black-headed gulls, bullfinch and a house spider this week. ~ Deborah McLaughlin, Bog Meadows Community Engagement Officer
Black-headed gulls (c) Monica Planas
House Spider (c) Eduardo Fernandez
Bullfinch (c) Monica Planas