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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 10h

You've probably noticed a few more berries, fruits, nuts and seeds from our trees this year – the mast year! 🍎

Let us know what you've found by recording with us!

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 1d

At the end of September, our Data Support Officer Clare joined staff and students @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Elms Village, for their bioblitz.
Luckily there's still plenty to see and record in the rain!

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 2d

Discover nature @ulstermuseum.org through our website www.habitas.org.uk 🌱🌼🐌
Learn more about Northern Ireland's biodiversity and get recording! 📲🖥️

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 2d

You're invited to our conference on the 22nd November, marking our 30th anniversary!🎉

We're excited to celebrate with all of the recorders who've been with us along the way. Book a ticket 🎟 : nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 5d

Storms are dangerous and can pose a serious risk. Do not go to the coast or travel whilst weather warnings are in place! Hazardous conditions can persist after a storm event, if you participate in recording efforts you are doing so at your own risk. Stay Safe everyone

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 5d

Submit your records to our Storm Watch submission page: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/stor...

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 5d

Storm Amy is fast approaching, with an Amber warning for wind now in place for parts of Northern Ireland.
If you find yourself on the coast in the aftermath of Storm Amy, you might find species, normally found deep below the waves, washed up on the shore.

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on the 10th of October at 2pm outside Ballycultra Tearoom at @ufm_cultra to learn about local wildlife and how to record it!
🎟️Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

#biologicalrecording #northernireland #belfast #museum #familydayout

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 9d

Don't have 3-days? Come along to our earthworm sampling day and get hands on experience in what it's like to collect museum specimens! 🧪🔬

At Colin Glen on the 18th of November.

Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 9d

Back by popular demand: 3-day earthworm training course!

With @earthwormuk.bsky.social from Nov 18-20th in the Belfast Hills & @ulsterfolkmuseum.org 🔬

All levels of id experience welcome, come along if you missed the last one!

🎟️Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Sep 8

There’s still time to sign up to our fungi id workshop next month!

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fascinated by fungi? Join Mark Wright for an introduction to fungi species on Saturday 18th October at Drumnaph Nature Reserve.

We'll look at features used to identify fungi and what resources are available to help 🍄
Book tickets here: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 22d

🔬 Next month, Sarah Woodfin will begin a 3-year PhD studentship, funded by Department for Economy (DfE), match-funded by CEDaR, National Museums NI, on the status of the endemic Irish hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus). This research will focus on genomics, morphology and conservation assessment.

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 22d

🌾 Hares flatten vegetation into “forms” which provide shelter and allow them to easily scan for threats. Grasses provide camouflage and food.

🥊 In spring (mating season) you may see large groups jumping and boxing to compete for mates. Females may have 1-3 litters of up to 4 leverets per year!

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 22d

Species of the month: Irish hare

⛰️A subspecies of the mountain hare that is endemic to Ireland, not to be mistaken with the invasive brown hare!

🌙 They have brown fur and a white underbelly, larger than rabbits at 52-62cm with black-tipped ears. They are generally nocturnal.

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · 28d

Recently we met with the amazing @Conservation Detection Dogs NI at the @Ulster Folk Museum.
We got to see how these conservation heroes use their noses to sniff out species, often tricky for humans.
From birds,🦇,rare plants and sensitive species these dogs are making a paws-itive impact.

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Sep 8

There’s still time to sign up to our fungi id workshop next month!

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fascinated by fungi? Join Mark Wright for an introduction to fungi species on Saturday 18th October at Drumnaph Nature Reserve.

We'll look at features used to identify fungi and what resources are available to help 🍄
Book tickets here: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Sep 4

We built a dead hedge and collected and scattered wildflower seeds 🌱
We also discovered all the joy that the walled garden @ulstertransportmuseum.org has to offer, with wild strawberries and blackberries hiding within the walls!

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Sep 4

Last month we joined Power Plants and @tcvnational.bsky.social NI to deliver Root Camp 🌱

We met 11 amazing young people and got them started with recording 📲 and FIT counting 🌼🐝🕣

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us on the 5th of September at 2pm outside Ballycultra Tearoom at @ulsterfolkmuseum.org to learn about local wildlife and how to record it!
Get tickets: www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org/whats-on/wil...

#biologicalrecording #NorthernIreland #belfast #museum

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are Hiring! ❗️

We are looking for a full-time Data Validation Officer 🐌🌼🐞

For more information and to apply, please visit:
ce0568li.webitrent.com/ce0568li_web...

Closing Date: 14th of September, 2025

#natureconservation #conservationjobs #wearehiring #NIJobs #jobsearch

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CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 28

Dive into the fascinating world of whales, dolphins & cetacean species with this id course at Portrush Coastal Zone with the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group 🐬

Spot, id & learn about incredible cetacean species found around the Island of Ireland. 🐋

Get tickets: www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org/whats-on/wha...

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 20

Want to know more about the weird world of worms?
Find out about earthworms and the invasion of the New Zealand flatworm in this evening lecture at the Ulster Museum, Belfast!
Find tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fascinated by fungi? Join Mark Wright for an introduction to fungi species on Saturday 18th October at Drumnaph Nature Reserve.

We'll look at features used to identify fungi and what resources are available to help 🍄
Book tickets here: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 13

Students getting up close and personal with nature at last month's Cottage Farm BioBlitz in Omagh.
Thanks to the students at QUB Marine Biology and Zoology Society for having us along!

CEDaR @cedar-ni.bsky.social · Aug 4

⚠️Ensure it is safe to carry out this task before venturing to coastal areas. Storms are dangerous & can pose a serious risk. Hazardous conditions can persist after a storm event, if you participate in recording efforts you are doing so at your own risk. Stay Safe everyone⚠️