Knot
A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…
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Brownfield
The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The bluefin tuna is a highly migratory fish which roams the oceans. This species will cross oceans, travelling between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are speedy swimmers,…
Glesni Starts Her 2016 Migration
Glesni Last Seen 12th of August; Blue 24 Returns
Monty Starts His Migration: 2015
We Last Saw Him September 4th
My office
Deborah is Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Reserves Officer. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, she works to protect our special places to help both wildlife and people thrive.
Tawny mining bee
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
Facts About... Significant Ospreys
Learn about some of the most significant ospreys in the recovery of the species in the UK
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Giant hogweed
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!