Former sewage lagoons to be transformed into wildlife haven
A series of former sewage sludge lagoons outside Craigavon, known as Ballynacor, are being transformed into a haven for wildflowers and threatened pollinators.
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Bringing back native oysters to Belfast Lough
The native oyster has been considered extinct in Belfast Lough since 1903. However, in the summer of 2020, live oysters were discovered for the first time in over 100 years – evidence that the…
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Funding boost to enhance health and wellbeing in west Belfast
More communities in West Belfast are set to benefit from the health and well-being benefits of connecting with nature and wildlife thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Lounging lizards lurking in hot spot in Belfast Hills
It may seem strange to think we have lizards living in Belfast, but this native reptile is more common than you think and can be found lurking on the outskirts of the city.
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.
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Ulster Wildlife is seeking a volunteer Wildlife Gardener to help create a Community Wildlife Garden at the entrance to Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
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Barn owl takes flight in west Belfast as new mural is unveiled
A stunning 12ft mural of a barn owl in flight has been unveiled at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, in west Belfast, symbolising hope for the species’ recovery in and around Belfast.
Rare dragonfly discovered at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve — a first for Belfast
Volunteers at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, in west Belfast, discovered a rare black-tailed skimmer dragonfly last week – the first ever recorded in Belfast and only the second sighting in County…