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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.
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.
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Learn how getting outside during the darker months can drastically improve your mood and what wildlife you may find!