Illegal dumping still happens at Slievenacloy in the Belfast Hills but the warmth of this little patch of rubbish attracted a baby Common Lizard (right) and provides a useful size comparison with a grasshopper (left) @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #zootoca #ireland

Until today I'd only ever seen 1 (dead) Clouded Yellow butterfly but 5 living specimens today at Tyrella, Co Down! At least 20 Painted Ladies too and uncountable numbers of Silver Y moths. #ukwildlife #butterflies #northernireland

The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August. The extent of the Sun's coverage and the timing of maximum obscuration will differ across the country. Never look directly at the sun; use a pinhole projector or certified eclipse glasses to view it.

A good day yesterday (4 Aug) for searching for Common Lizards in the Belfast Hills. A mix of cloud/sunshine and warm, humid conditions produced 30 sightings in a 2-hour period. 12 being baby lizards - less than a month old. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #zootoca #ireland

It's been a few years since I came across one of these Elephant Hawk Moth caterpillars. Always amazed to see them, with those big fake eyes! (at Lough Money, Co Down) #ukwildlife #moth #butterfly

Common Lizard in mid-peel, in the Belfast Hills recently @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #zootoca #ireland

It has taken me a while to revisit Deer's Meadow, Spelga (Mourne Mtns) where I failed to find any Common Lizards in 2017. Better luck this time with a sighting of a gravid female lizard despite mostly cloudy conditions. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #zootoca #ireland

Having had time to look, I now think these fish seen in the River Lagan, Belfast, are probably Roach (rather than non-native Chub). Mainly because of the red eyes. (Previous post deleted) #fish #angling #ukwildlife

First baby Common Lizard of 2026 at Whitehead, Northern Ireland (and the earliest I've seen ...by 1 day!) Adult lizards out in force today too 🦎 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature

Here are all the official SYNOP sites (03xxx group) which recorded their #warmestdayoftheyearsofar on 25th June 2026. @Petagna @GregDewhurst @metoffice

The Leafcutter Bees do appreciate you leaving a few soft leaved weeds 🐝 #ukwildlife #bees

Came across these eggs while walking at Whitepark Bay, Co Antrim yesterday - a very minimalist nest of a Ringed Plover. No birds in the vicinity although a few Ringed Plover had popped up and run ahead on me at other points on the beach. #ukwildlife #Springwatch #birds #NorthernIreland #🪶

Several Irish stations joining mainland UK in smashing their May temperature records ... Shannon leading the way!

Dan Harris@roostweather.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Here are all the official SYNOP sites (03xxx group) which recorded their #warmestdayoftheyearsofar on 26th May 2026. @Petagna @GregDewhurst @metoffice

Here are all the official SYNOP sites (03xxx group) which recorded their #warmestdayoftheyearsofar on 25th May 2026. @Petagna @GregDewhurst @metoffice

First signs of gravid female Common Lizards in the #BelfastHills today (21 May) and a few juveniles about too. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptiles #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #ireland #nature

At Peatlands Park, Co Armagh, this afternoon - Common Lizard on the boardwalk, Green Hairstreak butterfly and Bog Bean in flower. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #butterflies #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

Year 5 of finding this non-native Fleecy Jumping Spider (Pseudeuophrys lanigera) in my Belfast garden. For the first time three of them seen on the same wall, so reasonably certain that they are established here! They are tiny so it is hard to get clear pics @britishspiders.bsky.social #ukwildlife

First Red Mason Bee I've seen this year here in Belfast, There hasn't really been enough sun/warmth for them to hatch out until recently. Hopefully that is all changing now. #ukwildlife #bees #🐝

Confirmation that there are Smooth Newts in the (disused) Lagan Canal at Mickey Taylor's Lock, Belfast ....unfortunately one less than yesterday 😞 @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #newt #northernireland #nature #Heron #birds #🪶

Some of the signs of #Spring at Murlough, Co Down, today (20 March). 14 Common Lizards seen, loads of Marsh Fritillary caterpillars, a few Small Tortoiseshells and Primroses in full bloom. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #butterflies #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

Another sunny Spring day (3 March) bringing several Common Lizards out to bask at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

After all the rain a sunny day was very welcome and not just for the humans! 8 Common Lizards seen basking in the dunes at Murlough, Co Down, on the last day of February. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #commonlizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

When the frogs turn up to spawn, it's not long until a Heron or two arrive to feed on them! (Lagan Meadows towpath, Belfast) #ukwildlife #amphibians #frogs #frogspawn #spawning #mating #northernireland #ireland @froglife.bsky.social

A little cluster of frogs at Lagan Meadows, Belfast and 1 more eager to join! #ukwildlife #amphibians #frogs #frogspawn #spawning #mating #northernireland #ireland @froglife.bsky.social

A little later than usual but the frogs are now gathering at Lagan Meadows, Belfast #ukwildlife #amphibians #frogs #frogspawn #spawning #mating #northernireland #ireland @froglife.bsky.social

A very early Common Lizard sighting and the first of 2026 at the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon (15 Jan 2026). Only around 6C but a very sunny day, allowing favoured spots to provide enough warmth. @argroupsuk.bsky.social #ukwildlife #HSI #reptile #lizard #zootoca #northernireland #nature

A Little Grebe with an elver, on the River Lagan, Belfast, this afternoon 😋 #birds #nibirds #belfast #northernireland #ireland #ukwildlife #nature #🪶

Early flowering Hazel shrub on the banks of the River Lagan at Morelands Meadow, Belfast, this morning (19 Dec 2025)

Just in time for Halloween, the Devil's Fingers fungi are out at Murlough, Co Down. Some proving very attractive to flies (3rd pic) #fungi #mushrooms #autumn #naturephotography #nature #uknature #NTmurlough

I was lucky to spot a ringtail Hen Harrier from the Blackhead Path, Co Antrim, this afternoon and even managed to get the camera out of the bag in time for a flypast! #birds #nibirds #belfast #northernireland #ireland #ukwildlife #nature #🪶