Common pond skater
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…
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…
Discover more about Barmston Pond. 🦋
Incredible efforts from 'Brinkburn Community Volunteers' to transform Brinkburn Pond.
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.
Last year, Durham Wildlife Trust sought and successfully obtained funding for the Brinkburn Champions project. Find out below how you can get involved, and learn more about the ongoing management…
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
A deep, freshwater site; an excellent place for birdwatching
Create your own underwater recordings and become a citizen-scientist for the day!
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…
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.