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Northern Ireland Red Kites In 2008 RSPB Northern Ireland began the country's first-ever species reintroduction. The three year project has brought back about 80 red kites - a bird of global conservation concern - to Northern Ireland, having been extinct here for over 200 years. More...

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Allot to do about birdwatching 27 January 2012 The Belfast Hills are a haven for wildlife. From ravens to curlews, the area is packed with some of the most iconic birds on this island; which is why the RSPB is holding its main Big Garden Bird Watch event there this year, today (27.01.2012).

Grasping the nettle 24 January 2012 On a bright beautiful Friday the 13th in January, the RSPB organised a party of volunteers to gather up nettle roots, with the aim of restoring habitat for corncrakes on Rathlin Island. The RSPB will be organising work parties until mid March and are looking for volunteers and businesses interested in coming along for the day to help out. The next one will be this coming Friday, 27th January.

RSPB and farmers battling with the elements! 22 December 2011 Ever wondered what Fermanagh is famous for? Well, many people would name water, whether via fishing, boating, the magical landscapes of the Loughs, or simply the stuff that falls from the sky. Equally, the beautiful wetlands created by this water once played host to internationally renowned populations of wading birds such as curlew and redshank.

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The beautiful landscapes and habitats of Northern Ireland are home to some fantastic wildlife. You can soak up views of waterbirds, barn owls, red squirrels and maybe a pine marten at some of our nature reserves. We can guarantee you a scenic walk at all of them. If you look up, you might see a red kite soaring overhead - we're bringing these majestic birds of prey back to our skies.

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• 1 February 2012

  WET IS WONDERFUL – IT’S WORLD WETLANDS DAY

  Posted by Siobhan Dignan

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