Too wintery for the winter waders
On Saturday, 21 January, some of our intrepid members braved the minus 4 degrees Celsius chill and ventured out early to Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve for our fully booked 'Winter Wading…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Shibdon Pond and Meadow
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
Surviving Winter
Surviving Winter is an online Wild@Home educational activity pack from Durham Wildlife Trust that will teach all about how wild animals prepare for colder weather.
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Surviving winter, a water vole’s guide.
From choosing their territory wisely, to building up a food store, find out how water voles prepare for winter - by Emily Marshall
Winter visitors
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert is dreaming of a twite Christmas
Winter birdwatching: it’s a shore thing
As the seasons change and the days grow colder, damper and darker, there’s still plenty of wildlife at the coast to brighten up a winter wander. In fact, now is a brilliant time to go birdwatching…
‘Recycle’ your Winter Fuel Payment
Donate your winter fuel payment to Durham Wildlife Trust and help to offset your carbon and fuel usage throughout the year by doing wonderful things for wildlife.
Shibdon Pond water levels
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…
Taking wing in winter
Meet the moths that defy the cold
Wildlife Gardening in Winter
Some interesting and useful advice for anyone with a wildlife garden – or indeed anyone thinking about making their garden more wildlife friendly for the first time.