Species in Gullion

Get all the facts you need to be able to spot this excellent swimmer.

A mammal that looks like it’s wearing a yellow bib, see if you can find this animal in the wild. Look up, as it is great at climbing trees.

The largest of all the animals you can spot on Slieve Gullion, you might catch sight of an adult male – with his impressive antlers.

What lives by the pond? Learn to tell the difference between the different amphibians you could find while dipping with your net.

Did you know that the call of a buzzard sounds like a cat mewing? Use this and other information to spot this beautiful bird of prey.

There are eight different crow species in the country – can you tell them apart? Learn about plumage, different calls and behaviour – and which crow has red legs!

The species found on Slieve Gullion include Oak, Ash, Beech and Rowan. This printable guide uses leaf shapes and other details to help you identify them.

Did you know a plant from North Africa can be found on Slieve Gullion? The informative site can help you identify this and other plants found on the slopes, and tell you exactly where to find them.