Mammals

NádúrNua hopes to help increase the native mammal population on its woodlands by providing sustainable, protected habitats with sufficient sources of food and water. There are over 43 species of trees on NádúrNua’s woodlands providing significant biodiversity. As each habitat is improved, trail cameras are being installed to monitor mammals on every site. 

From trail camera footage so far, we can confirm strong presence of mammals, especially foxes and badgers in all of NádúrNua’s woodlands. Hares and Hedgehogs are also present in Muckanagh, Curraheen and Kilnacappagh.

Red Squirrels and Pine Martens are both elusive creatures. Red Squirrels have so far been observed on three woodlands; Kilnacappagh, Greenan and Cooldine. Pine Martens have been observed on six woodlands; Muckanagh, Curraheen, Cooldine, Aghaweenagh, Greenan and Rossmeen. A weasel has also been obeerved in Aghaweenagh.

Six species of bats have been recorded so far on NádúrNua’s woodlands. These include Pipistrelle, Soprano Pipistrelle, Natterer’s Bat, Whiskered Bat, Brown long-eared Bat and Leisler’s Bat.