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Strings attached
Everything turned out well for the Long-eared owl in the end (see article on 2nd January 2013). It was lucky that the guys from the RSPB were able to respond so quickly and save it. But it is a shame … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, litter, Wildlife
Tagged cormorant, leatherback turtle, Litter, National Trust Volunteer Group, sandwich tern
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Put “Trust” in your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s January again so it must be time to make those New Year’s resolutions. We promise ourselves the same things every year: “I want to get healthy by taking regular exercise, perhaps loose a bit of weight, get out and … Continue reading
Long-eared Owl Rescue
A couple of days ago, a daring rescue was made at the National Trust’s Glastry Nature Reserve, near Ballyhalbert on the Ards Peninsula. A male long-eared owl had got its wing tangled in some discarded fishing line that was hanging in … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Glastry Nature Reserve, History and Archaeology, litter, Wildlife
Tagged Birds, Brickworks, Glastry, Glastry Nature Reserve, Glastry Ponds, Long-eared owl
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Curious Shells
Over the weekend, some of us were taking part in the monthly Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS). My patch includes the shoreline around the National Trust’s Islands of Mid Island, South Island and Chapel Island in Greyabbey Bay – all of which … Continue reading
Posted in History and Archaeology, Mid Island
Tagged archaeology, Greyabbey Bay, Mid Island, Shell casings, World War 2
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Christmas Goose
I’ve had the last few days off work, but living in Strangford village; I’m never too far away from the Lough. This morning, I noticed a large flock of Brent Geese flying over the garden on their way into Castleward … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Brent Geese, Wildlife
Tagged Brent Geese, Irish Brent Research Group, migration, ringing, Strangford Lough
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Mud, Sweat and Christmas Cheers
After we finished at Cullintraw this morning, we all returned to the Old Schoolhouse on the Portaferry Road to warm up and indulge in some mulled wine, mince pies and other tasty snacks. We had certainly worked up a healthy appetite … Continue reading
Posted in Schoolhouse, Uncategorized
Tagged Mount Stewart, Old School House, School House, Schoolhouse
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Too much of a rush
It was bitterly cold this morning yet it didn’t put off the band of hardy volunteers who turned out to help the National Trust Wardens at Cullintraw, near Comber. This site is a field adjacent to the northern shores of Strangford Lough. The soil is … Continue reading
Posted in Cullintraw
Tagged conservation, Cullintraw, meadow, National Trust Volunteer Group, Rushes, Soft Rush, Strangford Lough, Wild flowers
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25 years and still growing
Our local Volunteer Group had its first outing in 1987. Over the following 25 years, the group has been very active, with hundreds of dedicated volunteers carrying out some fantastic projects all over the country. Trees have been planted, hedges … Continue reading
Killynether Coppicing
The first day of December was a beautifully crisp and bright day – perfect for getting outdoors and enjoying the scenery at Killynether Woods, overlooking the northern end of Strangford Lough. There were over 20 of us today, and our … Continue reading
Welcome to Mud, Sweat and Volunteers
The National Trust manages over 5000 Hectares of Strangford Lough (on the east coast of Northern Ireland) and much of its surrounding farmland and woodland, within one of the most scenic and biologically diverse landscapes in the country. Our small … Continue reading
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