#WildDerry #BrownRat (rattus norvegicus) or francach in Irish having breakfast by the Pennyburn. These boys only arrived in Ireland in the 18th century, around the same time the last #wolves (canis lupus) or mac tíre were hunted down on the Glenshane and Mount Leinster

Citizens urged to dispose of food waste responsibly amid thriving rat population along Derry quay Citizens have been urged to dispose of their food waste responsibly following a reported increase in the rat population along Derry’s quayside.

Citizens urged to dispose of food waste responsibly amid thriving rat population along #Derry quay.
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#Otter feasts on an eel in #Derry city centre close to the Peace Bridge
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Dolphin or porpoise spotted in Derry city centre A large aquatic mammal has been spotted enjoying the pleasant spring weather in the River Foyle in Derry city centre.

#WildDerry #Dolphin or #porpoise spotted in the River Foyle in #Derry city centre this afternoon. #Deilf nó #mucmhara Keep your eyes peeled! Thanks to Jamie Mellon for the footage.

#WildDerry Three #bats (ialtóg, sciatháin leathair) flitting in the gloaming in St. Columb's Park in Derry.

#WildDerry Pair of #otters (madadh uisce - lutra lutra) fishing in the River #Foyle