In pictures: Savouring and recording the variety of wildlife at Mullaghglass
Photographer Mark Marlow has been documenting the bird ringing projects and rich diversity of wildlife at the Mullaghglass landfill site on the edge of west Belfast
A wren is caught in the bird ringers net. Picture by Mark Marlow
Conservationist Aidan Crean at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow Grasses in the pond area at Mullaghglass provide nesting cover and an area where insects thrive. Picture by Mark Marlow
Netted birds hang in bags ahead of their details being taken. They are hung in cloth bags where they are more relaxed and less likely to be injured. Picture by Mark Marlow A blue tit is examined at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow A coal tit feeds on teasel seed heads. Picture by Mark Marlow Frogs emerge as spring arrives at Mllaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow A blue tit is examined at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow A pair of long tailed tits ready for release after ringing at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow Frogs emerge from their winter hiding places as spring arrives at Mllaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow A blackbird is taken from a mist net at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow Measuring the wings of a long tailed tit at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow A gold crest waits to be checked over at Mullaghglass. Picture by Mark Marlow Sian McManus releases a freshly ringed blackbird. Picture by Mark Marlow A buzzard looks on as songbirds feed on winter berries. Picture by Mark Marlow A dragonfly sits on a bull rush stalk during hot weather. Picture by Mark Marlow A wren is caught in the bird ringers net. Picture by Mark Marlow
