Dipping for monsters: delve into the depths of a freshwater pond
Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the prey, who can swim the fastest.
Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the prey, who can swim the fastest.
Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the prey, who can swim the fastest.
Trust volunteers received recognition and thanks for all their support, during a festive celebration event hosted in Durham.
Incredible efforts from 'Brinkburn Community Volunteers' to transform Brinkburn Pond.
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A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
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 deep, freshwater site; an excellent place for birdwatching
Create your own underwater recordings and become a citizen-scientist for the day!
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.