Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
The Tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Join Durham Wildlife Trust in celebrating the first day of ‘30 Days Wild’ at an exciting open garden event.
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its Maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.
Joint working between the Trust and Durham Food Bank helped wildlife craft packs reach local families for half term break
The wayfaring-tree is a small tree of hedgerows, woods, scrub and downland. It displays creamy-white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn, which ripen to black and are very poisonous.
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
Nature lovers are being invited to an event aimed at empowering North-East people to get involved in supporting wildlife.
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.