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…
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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
A raft of work at Shibdon Pond Nature Reserve
Thanks to the support of The Daniell Trust, there are a number of improvements underway at Shibdon Pond.
Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
Joe's Pond
One of relatively few areas of open-water in eastern Durham, Joe's Pond is a spring-fed lowland pond occupying an old brick pit and is an excellent place for birdwatching, with areas of fen…
Discover Barmston Pond
Discover more about Barmston Pond. 🦋
Transforming Brinkburn Pond
Incredible efforts from 'Brinkburn Community Volunteers' to transform Brinkburn Pond.
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…
Greater pond sedge
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.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Brinkburn Pond Update
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…
Pond Listening
Create your own underwater recordings and become a citizen-scientist for the day!