Red squirrels born in zoo given new home at Silent Valley
Two red squirrels born in Belfast Zoo have been released into Silent Valley Mountain Park, as part of a nationwide scheme to boost numbers of this much-loved but endangered mammal.
Two red squirrels born in Belfast Zoo have been released into Silent Valley Mountain Park, as part of a nationwide scheme to boost numbers of this much-loved but endangered mammal.
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.
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…
Autumn is fast approaching, bringing with it one of our favourite weeks of the year: Red Squirrel Week (23 – 29 September). Shanna Rice, Red Squirrel Officer, extols the virtues of this beautiful…
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…
This Red Squirrel Awareness Week, we wanted to highlight the effects the deadly squirrel pox virus, carried by invasive grey squirrels, can have on our native reds and what can be done to reduce…
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
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…