Such a display of Early purple orchids & Bluebells at Sheskinmore, #Donegal #wildflowerhour

Local photographer Sam Lamont captured this stunning photo of the aurora over Isle of Muck Nature Reserve last Friday night 😍

Were you lucky enough to spot the spectacle in the sky last weekend?

Caught a couple of 'rare' birds on the Merlin app at Slievenacloy Nature Reserve today. Beautiful site packed full of wildflowers, butterflies & birds (and a handful of cows). Ulster Wildlife #LeaveNoTrace

Our online book of condolence is now open for anyone who knew Jennifer Fulton, the CEO of Ulster Wildlife who passed away suddenly last week.

If you would like to share words of condolence and support with her family, you can do so here: rememberancebook.net/book/jennifer-…

Very tough day for Ulster Wildlife today as we said goodbye to our CEO. Support from our environmental colleagues has been overwhelming and all the messages a lovely tribute to an irreplaceable force for nature. Stopped on the way home for a quiet moment in the bluebells

Big shout out to Marsh Lane Harriers who I adopted as pacers for a big part of Manchester marathon. Got me round the first 18 or so miles in good form, kept me relaxed and well looked after. I:d love to buy a t-shirt and represent from Ireland. DM me!

Did you know that banned, highly toxic pesticides are still being used to kill protected birds of prey in NI?

Since 2009, 64 confirmed birds of prey have been illegally poisoned in NI, including 13 red kites and two white-tailed eagles which were found dead last year. (1/3)

Word fact of the day: ‘penguin’ is one of the few words in the dictionary of Welsh origin: it comes from ‘pen gwyn’, ‘white head’.

(And a reminder that penguins were also once known affectionately as ‘arsefeet’.)

Delighted that Chris Heward from The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust will be delivering an update on the 2023 breeding woodcock survey in Enniskillen on March 27th.

All welcome - come along & learn more about this fascinating species. #woodcock

Haven’t tweeted about work stuff for a while as Sarah Hickey & Anna Clarke-Smith are doing an excellent job via (please follow) Manx Peat Partnership super (new’ish) team delivering nature based solutions that work in tandem with current & sustainable upland agriculture.

Another example of rushing to plant trees but not understanding the eco-system. We did (still do) this in Ireland with peatlands. Time for immediate rethink FAO Forestry UN Environment Programme Dianna Kopansky SERestoration Peatlands Gathering

Join Dr Eimear Rooney from the NI Raptor Study Group at 7pm this Wednesday to learn more about the incredible species of raptor found in NI and how you can help safeguard their future.

Book now 👉 ulsterwildlife.org/events

Not a member? Join today 👉 ulsterwildlife.org/join

This is a 'gift'. We can do things that are straightforward and make a massive difference, a little support and the impact can be substantial BelfastHarbour Ulster Wildlife Native Oyster Network - UK & Ireland

Delighted to announce the presentations from our recent Working Together for Waders conference are now available online.

Check out the fantastic key note presentations...
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Frozen bog surveying in Fermanagh #peatland #ulsterwildlife #agrienvironment #efs #carbon #biodiversity youtu.be/ANacAKBFGgg?si…

View from the back door this morning (via a bit of drone magic). What a day #fermanagh

Today's location for @Ulsterwildlife annual habitat walk with #EFS agri-environment farmer to check in and see how they're getting on. Limestone grassland in a special location - one for a summer visit to look for orchids! youtube.com/clip/UgkxtvTv1…

The Lough Erne Landscape Partnership hit a rather large milestone in November 2023, as we supported the Lough Erne Wildfowlers Council (Lough Erne Waders) in their endeavours to create and host Fermanagh's first 'Working Together for Waders' Conference. A great success!

A match made in heaven Simon Gray and Manx Peat Partnership need to follow each other 💪

Sometimes our species work crosses over!! Peter McEvoy spotted this beautiful #redsquirrel in Fermanagh checking out his #barnowl nesting box! Barn Owls - Ulster Wildlife Ulster Wildlife