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Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
Shop online and support local wildlife this Christmas
Wondering if the shops are going to re-open next week for your Christmas shopping? Dreading the thought of endless queues if they are? Then look no further than Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s…
Elder
Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…
Eyes to the skies and feet on the ground
It’s almost time to tune in to the region’s greatest annual soap opera.
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
Ground nest alert! Dog walkers must lead the way…
Leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds, say The Wildlife Trusts.
Ground-ivy
Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.
Hauxley Wildlife Group: wildlife in our seas
Join Martin Kitching, proprietor of North Sea Pelagic Cruises for a fascinating illustrated talk about his 27 years of experience.
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
New campaign to protect wildlife at sea
Today Northumberland Wildlife Trust joins forces with the other 45 UK Wildlife Trusts to help launch a new campaign, aptly called #WaveOfSupport aimed at giving everyone across the country the…