In this episode, local conservationist Aaron travels from his home in Ballymurphy to spend the evening on Black Mountain, where he is hoping to spot long-eared owl chicks as they begin to emerge from their nests.

Down on Belfast Harbour at RSPB NI’s nature reserve, warden Maureen is hunting for bats as they come to feed on insects found around the reserve’s lagoon.

Up in the hills and away from the bustle of summer in the city, Aaron checks his trail cams for pine martens, before camping out for the night. Down on Belfast Lough, reserves officer Ronald is tagging dogfish. The lough is home to a variety of sharks and skate, and Ronald revels in the beauty of the wilder side of Belfast on his doorstep. Show less