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Downlooker snipefly
The Downlooker snipefly gets its name from its habit of sitting on posts or sunny trees with its head facing down to the ground, waiting for passing prey. It prefers grassland, scrub and woodland…
Sit back, log on and enjoy wildlife
As part of its campaign to lift everyone’s spirits during the current lockdown, Northumberland Wildlife Trust has uploaded the latest issue of Roebuck, its membership magazine, onto its website.…
Weetslade spring trail
Springtime family fun! Download your map and get outdoors to see nature at it's best!
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Wayfaring-tree
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.
Flap your wings for free at Northumberlandia this August
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is inviting everybody to flutter down to Northumberlandia this August to find out more about woodland birds and birds across Northumberland, via its free downloadable…
Common juniper
A sprawling, spiny evergreen, Common juniper is famous for its traditional role in gin-making. Once common on downland, moorland and coastal heathland, it is now much rarer due to habitat loss.…
Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
Field wood-rush
Field wood-rush is a short rush that forms tufts in grassy places, such as lawns, parks and downlands. A defining characteristic is its leaf-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs.…
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Volunteering Opportunities
Browse our current volunteering opportunities and help wildlife in your local area. There are volunteering opportunities across the UK, from supporting events, to community gardening and species surveying.