Local nature conservation charity, the Ulster Wildlife Trust is urging people to put their match-making skills to work this Valentine’s Day by providing a romantic getaway for our feathered friends.

With many of us embarking on strict diets following our excesses over the New Year, a select group are bucking the trend with their sights set on a high-fat, high-protein diet with little concern about any weight gain. Our wild birds are among the fortunate few who can afford to put on a little weight at this time of year. If only we could be so lucky!

On Sunday 31st January, Daisy Hill Wood in Newry opened its doors to nature lovers of all ages for a very special celebration. Much to the delight of local people, Newry and Mourne District Council has declared Daisy Hill Wood as a Local Nature Reserve - the first of its kind in Newry and Mourne.