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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is calling on members of the public not to dump their post-Christmas rubbish on its reserves around the region.
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.
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…
Forget five gold rings! It’s five fab reserves this Easter as Northumberland Wildlife Trust gets set to host a whole a programme of holiday events at five of its nature reserves.
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…