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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Members' Survey
As a valued member of Durham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you in our new members' survey.
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
Members' Survey 2026
As a valued member of Durham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you in our 2026 members' survey.
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 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
‘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.
What to see and where over winter
Shorter days and colder temperatures trigger changes - spring and summer migrant birds have flown with their young to warmer climates, mammals go to earth, and insects take shelter to await the…
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…
Taking wing in winter
Meet the moths that defy the cold