Improving the access at Derwent Reservoir Bird Hide
Our Heart of Durham volunteer team spent a day improving access to nature for visitors to Derwent Reservoir bird hide.
Our Heart of Durham volunteer team spent a day improving access to nature for visitors to Derwent Reservoir bird hide.
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Join us to celebrate the wonderful bird life at Elemore Park and hear their early morning song.
Join us to celebrate the wonderful bird life at Elemore Park and hear their early morning song.
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
The early bird catches the worm, as they say!
As we all know, the Brits are a nation of animal lovers. We love our cats, dogs and other pets, but we also care a great deal for our garden birds with 6 out of 10 people claiming to put food out…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Nature Rangers and Young Rangers from Durham Wildlife Trust took a road trip to the Weardale uplands this summer to help the Living Uplands project with their annual bird count. Below is the…