Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
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Nest discovery causes a stir on reserve
There was great excitement on Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s East Chevington reserve yesterday, when a group of volunteers surveying for harvest mice found proof of their existence.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Canada goose
The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Greylag goose
The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having been reintroduced. Truly wild populations can be found in…
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
Stop dumping Christmas rubbish on reserves
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is calling on members of the public not to dump their post-Christmas rubbish on its reserves around the region.
Boxing clever on Northumberland nature reserves
Volunteers at Northumberland Wildlife Trust have been busy assembling 110 small bird boxes for installation at a number of the wildlife charity’s nature reserves.
Volunteers head back to the reserves
With the easing of lockdown restrictions, Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s practical conservation volunteers have been able to resume work around the region for the first time in four months.