Prestwick Carr
Prestwick Carr is a large, low-lying wetland area on the edge of urban Newcastle, attracting various wading birds and songbirds.
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Common by Nature: An evening at Prestwick Carr
Prestwick Carr is, in my opinion, a terribly underappreciated site outside of the winter season: when migrant owls arrive and wildlife-watchers flock to the roadsides in search of their routine…
Conservation Grazing - Biodiversity Boost
Large herbivores once shaped our natural landscape - but many of these species are now absent from our ecosystems. Find out how and why conservation grazing can replicate these organic processes…
Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
News and publications
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - News and publications (News, Blog, Publications, E-news)
Dining continues thanks to players of charity lottery
It’s been a great year for wildlife sightings on Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley nature reserve, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Hot weather continues to affect nature reserves
The hot weather, although glorious, is having an effect on Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s 60 reserves, resulting in staff receiving telephone calls from concerned members of the public.
Northumberland author’s support for wildlife charity continues
Northumberland Wildlife Trust's 'Catch My Drift' Project has received a cash boost of £1,000 from artist and author MiE (Mike) Fielding.
Woodland work continues thanks to lottery players
Support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery has enabled Northumberland Wildlife Trust to return to a woodland in South Northumberland which is home to barn, tawny and little owls, badgers,…
Be on the alert for wildfires as temperatures continue to rise
As temperatures continue to rise, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is issuing an annual plea for the public to be nature conscious and vigilant when out and about.
Paw-some news!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is now able to throw its open its doors to any dogs (and their owners) wanting to stay in the holiday cottage at one of its newest nature reserves.
Leisure parks continue their support for region’s wildlife
Northumberland Wildlife Trust has received £336 from Wooler based Riverside Leisure Park and Heather View Leisure Park in County Durham.