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Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
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Exciting discovery at a recently restored peatland site near Omagh
A Neolithic or Bronze Age burial Cairn, estimated to be around 3,000 - 5,000 years old, has been discovered at The Murrins Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Omagh, during peatland…
8-year-old discovers first water stick insect for Northern Ireland
An 8-year-old schoolboy from West Belfast has stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery – the first-ever water stick insect recorded in Northern Ireland.
Boost for endangered barn owls as new nest site discovered
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.
Boost for NI's barn owls as new nest site discovered at Finnebrogue Estate
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.
Summer comes to Fedian: wildlife discoveries, marsh fritillaries and Springwatch
Summer has arrived at Fedian Nature Reserve, in Fermanagh, bringing new discoveries, scientific research and national media attention. Join Giles Knight as heat-detecting drones reveal the reserve…
Fedian Nature Reserve: a secret worth saving
Hidden springs, wildflower meadows, and butterflies that most people never see, Fedian Nature Reserve is a magical corner of Fermanagh, and in 2025 we saved it for nature forever. Giles Knight…
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…
My ctrl+alt+delete
Emma balances her digital working life with a love of wildlife and her role as a Watch Group leader. Helping children appreciate the great outdoors, opening up a new world of discovery and shaping…
Youth awarded first-of-its-kind certificate in leading nature-based wellbeing activities
Five young people from Greater Belfast have become the first to receive Ulster Wildlife's new AQA Level 2 Certificate in Facilitating Nature-Based Activities for Wellbeing.
My legacy
Aidan is passionate about this wetland oasis which he helped safeguard from development in the 80s. It’s his childhood playground, where he spent many happy days of discovery. Now, he loves…
New barn owl nest site discovered on nature-friendly farm in Downpatrick
A pair of barn owls have successfully bred at a new nest site in Co Down much to the delight of conservationists, given the poor breeding year for these vulnerable birds in 2021.