Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
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Gannets
Over half the world's northern gannets nest on UK shores, with our coastal cliffs being home to some of the most important seabird colonies in the north Atlantic. Visit a colony near you and marvel at these majestic plunge divers.
Foraging
In the late summer and early autumn hedgerows and woodlands are laden with elderberries, blackberries, crab apples, hazelnuts and more! It's time to go and enjoy the harvest! Find fantastic foraging spots!
The art of foraging
Tiffany Francis-Baker's latest book, Concise Foraging Guide explores the world of edible fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers - and much more! She gives us a snapshot of how foraging can help…
Northern Ireland MPAs
Learn about the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Northern Ireland.
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Northern North Sea Marine Conservation Zones
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the northern North Sea, England.
Events Volunteers
This link will open on the Ulster Wildlife Trust website.
Are you a people person who loves crafting and nature? Would you like to attend events alongside the Ulster Wildlife team, helping to run craft activities for young people and raising awareness…
Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Cheshire Wildlife Trust website.
Are you passionate about wildlife and nature? Do you want to help us to inspire and enable the people of Cheshire to take action for nature? We are looking for a team of volunteers to support our…
Planning Nature Recovery Networks in Northern Ireland
In partnership with RSPB NI, National Trust and Woodland Trust, in the spirit of the Landscape Partnership, Ulster Wildlife is working on a 18-month, National Lottery Heritage Funded, project to build capacity to deliver nature recovery networks in Northern Ireland.
Brockholes - Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.
Brockholes Nature Reserve has an exciting opportunity for people to join our Events Volunteer Team assisting us to deliver our packed events programme that runs throughout the year.
It’s…