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Cuthbert's Moor Needs You!
Cuthbert's Moor is one of Durham Wildlife Trusts newest nature reserves. An upland moor, it is located in Teesdale on the edge of the north Pennines. Thanks to funding from ScottishPower…
Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South…
Melancholy thistle
As its name suggests, the Melancholy thistle was once used to treat 'melancholia' (depression). Today, it can be found in upland hay meadows showing off its single, purple, thistle-like…
Cuthbert's Moor
Set at the heart of the Durham Dales on the eastern edge of the North Pennines, Cuthbert’s Moor is a 121ha upland moorland site and forms part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI. Rich in bird life…
Rabbit
Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Westfield Pasture
An important component of the Tyne Valley Wildlife Corridor with a variety of wildflowers and birds.
The neutral grassland has an abundance of wildflowers including meadowseet and spotted…