Beach Road Nature Reserve

Beach Road Nature Reserve is owned and managed by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and is a supportive habitat to a wide range of birds, insects and plants. Recently the local community group 'Brighter Whitehead' received a grant from Better Belfast to make substantial environmental improvements to the reserve.

Beach Road Nature Reserve is home to a wide range of birds, insects and plants.  To discover just a few of its habitants – stop, look and listen.  The colonisation of the quarry by trees, shrubs and wildflowers has created a home for a diversity of birds and insects.  A wildflower meadow boasting a rich mix of flora and fauna has been created to further enhance the site.  Wildflower meadows are an important habitat for many species of insect, bird and mammals.  Insects need specific plants on which to feed and lay their eggs. Peregrine Falcons are known to nest here, so bring your bioculars!