CEDaR
@cedar-ni.bsky.social
Centre for Environmental Data and Recording📝🦇🐝🐋🌺
📍Northern Ireland
Partnership with NIEA , National Museums NI & the recording community
https://www2.habitas.org.uk/records/home
📍Northern Ireland
Partnership with NIEA , National Museums NI & the recording community
https://www2.habitas.org.uk/records/home
Recently, CEDaR ran a cetacean identification training course with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group at Portrush. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Be sure to record your marine species sightings using CEDaR online recording: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/marine
Be sure to record your marine species sightings using CEDaR online recording: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/marine
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Recently, CEDaR ran a cetacean identification training course with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group at Portrush. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Be sure to record your marine species sightings using CEDaR online recording: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/marine
Be sure to record your marine species sightings using CEDaR online recording: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/marine
Ahead of our conference this Saturday we want to highlight the organisations who have worked with us to make the event happen. Thank you! 😊
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Ahead of our conference this Saturday we want to highlight the organisations who have worked with us to make the event happen. Thank you! 😊
Species of the month: red squirrel!
🟠Red squirrels are identifiable from their red/brown coat, bushy tail and tufts on their ears, they are smaller than grey squirrels at about 18-24cm in length
🍴They eat mostly seeds and nuts (especially pine) but also bark and fungi
🟠Red squirrels are identifiable from their red/brown coat, bushy tail and tufts on their ears, they are smaller than grey squirrels at about 18-24cm in length
🍴They eat mostly seeds and nuts (especially pine) but also bark and fungi
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Species of the month: red squirrel!
🟠Red squirrels are identifiable from their red/brown coat, bushy tail and tufts on their ears, they are smaller than grey squirrels at about 18-24cm in length
🍴They eat mostly seeds and nuts (especially pine) but also bark and fungi
🟠Red squirrels are identifiable from their red/brown coat, bushy tail and tufts on their ears, they are smaller than grey squirrels at about 18-24cm in length
🍴They eat mostly seeds and nuts (especially pine) but also bark and fungi
This week is your last chance to book tickets for our conference on 22nd November! Learn about the role that biological records play in research in session 5🔬
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This week is your last chance to book tickets for our conference on 22nd November! Learn about the role that biological records play in research in session 5🔬
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
What kind of organism has the gall to make these unusual growths?
Quite a few as it turns out! Plant galls are created by insects, mites, bacteria and fungi 🐝
A gall is any growth on a plant caused by an external organism 🌳
They can be created for food or shelter!
Quite a few as it turns out! Plant galls are created by insects, mites, bacteria and fungi 🐝
A gall is any growth on a plant caused by an external organism 🌳
They can be created for food or shelter!
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
What kind of organism has the gall to make these unusual growths?
Quite a few as it turns out! Plant galls are created by insects, mites, bacteria and fungi 🐝
A gall is any growth on a plant caused by an external organism 🌳
They can be created for food or shelter!
Quite a few as it turns out! Plant galls are created by insects, mites, bacteria and fungi 🐝
A gall is any growth on a plant caused by an external organism 🌳
They can be created for food or shelter!
We would love for you to join us at our conference on Saturday 22nd November! Session 4 will look at connecting nature and people🌳
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We would love for you to join us at our conference on Saturday 22nd November! Session 4 will look at connecting nature and people🌳
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book your tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Something wicked this way comes...
Species of the month: New Zealand flatworm!
📐Traits - Flattened body that is pointed at both ends and covered in a sticky mucus. Colour can vary with a pale yellow margin. They have a speckled underside. Can be 20cm long and 1cm wide.
Species of the month: New Zealand flatworm!
📐Traits - Flattened body that is pointed at both ends and covered in a sticky mucus. Colour can vary with a pale yellow margin. They have a speckled underside. Can be 20cm long and 1cm wide.
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Something wicked this way comes...
Species of the month: New Zealand flatworm!
📐Traits - Flattened body that is pointed at both ends and covered in a sticky mucus. Colour can vary with a pale yellow margin. They have a speckled underside. Can be 20cm long and 1cm wide.
Species of the month: New Zealand flatworm!
📐Traits - Flattened body that is pointed at both ends and covered in a sticky mucus. Colour can vary with a pale yellow margin. They have a speckled underside. Can be 20cm long and 1cm wide.
Session 3 of our conference will focus on wellbeing and nature 🏖
Book tickets to celebrate 30 years of connecting nature and people with us: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#natureconnectedness #wellbeing #nature #VisitAND
Book tickets to celebrate 30 years of connecting nature and people with us: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#natureconnectedness #wellbeing #nature #VisitAND
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Session 3 of our conference will focus on wellbeing and nature 🏖
Book tickets to celebrate 30 years of connecting nature and people with us: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#natureconnectedness #wellbeing #nature #VisitAND
Book tickets to celebrate 30 years of connecting nature and people with us: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#natureconnectedness #wellbeing #nature #VisitAND
Some snaps from our fungi workshop on Saturday 🍄
#discovernorthernireland #exploreomaghsperrins #woodland #fungi #recording
#discovernorthernireland #exploreomaghsperrins #woodland #fungi #recording
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Some snaps from our fungi workshop on Saturday 🍄
#discovernorthernireland #exploreomaghsperrins #woodland #fungi #recording
#discovernorthernireland #exploreomaghsperrins #woodland #fungi #recording
Don't forget to buy tickets for our conference! Find out more about how DNA is shaping recording with National Museums NI and the NI Moth Records Committee! 🦋🧬
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Don't forget to buy tickets for our conference! Find out more about how DNA is shaping recording with National Museums NI and the NI Moth Records Committee! 🦋🧬
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Did you know CEDaR is part of National Museums NI?
We had a great time at our staff conference, learning about all the amazing work that happens across our 4 museums!
Lovely to see a natural element in the collection of squares for the @ulsteramericanfolkpark.org 50th anniversary quilt!
We had a great time at our staff conference, learning about all the amazing work that happens across our 4 museums!
Lovely to see a natural element in the collection of squares for the @ulsteramericanfolkpark.org 50th anniversary quilt!
October 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Did you know CEDaR is part of National Museums NI?
We had a great time at our staff conference, learning about all the amazing work that happens across our 4 museums!
Lovely to see a natural element in the collection of squares for the @ulsteramericanfolkpark.org 50th anniversary quilt!
We had a great time at our staff conference, learning about all the amazing work that happens across our 4 museums!
Lovely to see a natural element in the collection of squares for the @ulsteramericanfolkpark.org 50th anniversary quilt!
Celebrate our 30th anniversary with us and hear from Conservation Detection Dogs NI and the Biological Recording Company🐾
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
October 13, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Celebrate our 30th anniversary with us and hear from Conservation Detection Dogs NI and the Biological Recording Company🐾
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Book tickets at: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
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!
Let us know what you've found by recording with us!
October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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!
Let us know what you've found by recording with us!
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!
Luckily there's still plenty to see and record in the rain!
October 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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!
Luckily there's still plenty to see and record in the rain!
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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...
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...
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
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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
Submit your records to our Storm Watch submission page: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/stor...
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Submit your records to our Storm Watch submission page: www2.habitas.org.uk/records/stor...
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.
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.
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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.
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.
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
🎟️Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#biologicalrecording #northernireland #belfast #museum #familydayout
October 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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
🎟️Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
#biologicalrecording #northernireland #belfast #museum #familydayout
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...
At Colin Glen on the 18th of November.
Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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...
At Colin Glen on the 18th of November.
Book tickets: nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
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...
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...
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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...
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...
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.
⛰️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.
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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.
⛰️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.
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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.
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.
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!
We also discovered all the joy that the walled garden @ulstertransportmuseum.org has to offer, with wild strawberries and blackberries hiding within the walls!
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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!
We also discovered all the joy that the walled garden @ulstertransportmuseum.org has to offer, with wild strawberries and blackberries hiding within the walls!
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 🌼🐝🕣
We met 11 amazing young people and got them started with recording 📲 and FIT counting 🌼🐝🕣
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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 🌼🐝🕣
We met 11 amazing young people and got them started with recording 📲 and FIT counting 🌼🐝🕣