Balloo Wetland
A haven for wetland wildlife and people in the heart of Bangor.
A haven for wetland wildlife and people in the heart of Bangor.
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve in Bangor has reopened, following a two-year closure for redevelopment.
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
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…
We may be a ‘wet’ country, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss…
A pair of barn owls in Co Down have welcomed an extremely late winter brood – one of the latest recorded in Northern Ireland to date.
See what bugs and beasties you can spot and get creative with nature, by joining us for a fun morning of nature discovery and art in Balloo Woodland.
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.
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
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.