A raft of work at Shibdon Pond Nature Reserve
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
We have been saddened and concerned to see the water loss at Shibdon Pond, in Gateshead, over recent months. Following a number of enquiries, and having seen speculation about the cause, we would…
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
Durham Wildlife Trust manages 37+ nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife. All are regularly visited by wildlife enthusiasts, including children and school groups.
We have a ‘dogs on…
After a probable sighting of a willow emerald damselfly at Joe’s Pond in 2022, local spotters have been surveying the site on a regular basis. Last week, Ian and Elaine Burnell finally got the…
Volunteers visited Seaham Sewage Treatment Works Nature Reserve for the first time, to clear scrub and create invertebrate banks.
Incredible efforts from 'Brinkburn Community Volunteers' to transform Brinkburn Pond.
Discover more about Barmston Pond. 🦋
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
So many of us found a new or deeper connection with nature, landscape and season during the last lockdown. As we enter another lockdown, take a walk with me around Low Barns Nature Reserve.
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.