Barra is in his home town of Belfast, where he takes a boat ride through the busy docks with a marine biologist. They search for a local colony of seals who have made their home on the banks. Show more
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Barra visits Carrowhoney pet farm outside Lisnaskea, which is in the process of turning into a sanctuary that rescues exotic animals. Show more
Barra heads out to sea from Ballycastle harbour with local fisherman Ian Latham and conservationist Erin McKeown. He’s taking part in a project that monitors the local sharks, rays and skates. Show more
Barra is in Boho, where he meets Mary Polizzi. Originally from Zimbabwe, Mary rescues and rehabilitates wild animals from across Northern Ireland. Barra is put to work rounding up house martins. Show more
Barra is in the north west, and begins in the species-rich dunes of Umbra nature reserve. He meets Andy Crory, maverick moth recorder for Northern Ireland, on an overnight moth survey in the dunes. Show more
Barra meets Andrea Cowan as she picks up an injured hedgehog brought in to the local vet. She runs Loughgall Hedgehog Rescue, where Barra meets some of the hedgehogs she’s currently caring for. Show more
Strangford Lough may be known for seals and birds, but Barra discovers that it’s also becoming famous for its honey bees. He meets beekeeper Valentine and her husband Chris at their loughshore apiary. Show more
Barra visits the Mountpanther estate between Dundrum and Clough, home to many animals from deer to wallabies, where he helps farm manager Tara. Show more
Barra visits Gortin Glen Forest Park, home to a wild population of sika, a small deer that was brought into Ireland from Japan. He also meets alpaca farmers Roger and Elaine. Show more
Barra visits the Inishowen peninsula in Donegal, where he learns about Wild Ireland, an animal sanctuary for rescued animals. Show more
Barra visits Oxford Island on the shores of Lough Neagh. He tries ear birding, which allows blind or visually impaired people to distinguish different types of birds through their calls. Show more
Barra Best ventures into beautiful landscapes in search of wild species, meets some unusual ones on the way, and jumps in with the people making the most of our great outdoors. Show more
Strangford may be best known for seals and birds, but Barra is surprised to discover that it should be equally well known for its bees. He meets beekeeper Valentine at her Loughshore apiary. Show more
Barra is in Clogher Valley meeting farmers Roger and Elaine who tend to over 100 alpacas. Roger explains to Barra why alpaca fleece is so highly regarded. Show more
Barra Best ventures into beautiful landscapes in search of wild species, meets some unusual ones on the way, and jumps in with the people making the most of our great outdoors. Show more