Rare Fermanagh farmland safeguarded for nature
A unique 90-acre area of farmland in County Fermanagh, brimming with wildflower meadows, bird-friendly hedgerows and ancient woodland, has been purchased by nature conservation charity Ulster…
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Fermanagh’s lost flower-rich grasslands are put back on the map
Hundreds of hectares of Fermanagh’s once-lost, flower-rich grasslands have been meticulously mapped to ensure vital protection through the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
Bring Nature Back - creating a wilder future for us all
This World Earth Day, Ulster Wildlife launches its vision for a wilder future by 2030 - working in partnership to protect, connect and manage at least 30% of land and sea in Northern Ireland for…
10 Tips For Improving Your Nature Photography Skills
To celebrate Nature Photography Day here's our top 10 tips for nature photography.
Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
Farming for nature's recovery
We're working with farmers and landowners to help deliver nature conservation at a landscape scale across Northern Ireland.
Portuguese Man O'War
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very…
Letting Nature In
How I’m planning to share my garden with nature
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…
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…
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…
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…