BBC Winterwatch 2026, broadcast on 21 January 2026, had a feature on the Pine Marten (Martes martes) and included distribution maps from the NBN Atlas.
You’ll be able to view the programme on BBC iPlayer (you need to register and sign in to the BBC to do so).
Find out more about Pine Martens and where the information comes from
You can explore the records for Pine Marten in Northern Ireland on the NBN Atlas, including when and where these species were sighted. You can also see which groups and organisations have shared this important information with the NBN Atlas. If you’d like to see all UK records for the Pine Marten, please visit this page of the NBN Atlas.
Here’s a list of the 7 partners who have shared data on Pine Marten in Northern Ireland on the NBN Atlas:
- Centre for Environmental Data and Recording
- Mammal Society
- National Trust
- British Trust for Ornithology
- The Road Lab UK
- The British Association for Shooting and Conservation
- MammalWeb
Have you seen Pine Marten in your area?
If so, you can contribute to the maps on the NBN Atlas by sharing your sightings in the following ways:
- See the Mammal Society’s guidance on how to share your mammal sightings. Records are then shared to the NBN Atlas.
- If you have a wildlife camera, you can upload your images to Mammal Web and records are then shared to the NBN Atlas.
- There is also a new project being run by Ulster Wildlife – All-Ireland Pine Marten and Squirrel Survey
You can find out more about why you should get involved in recording wildlife on our website. You really can help to make a difference and it’s great fun too!
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