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Fabulous events at four wildlife sites this Easter
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is gearing itself up to hosting a whole a programme of holiday events at four of its wildlife sites this April.
Rock Festival Sites
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - 50th Anniversary - Rock Festival Sites
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Local Sites Enquiry Service
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Local Sites Enquiry Service
Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Two local sites shortlisted as proposed Highly Protected Marine Areas
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted to hear suggested sites are progressing to the next stage of the HPMA designation process to secure new gold standard of marine protection.
Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Oyster mushroom
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
Eggs in time for Easter
Easter in Northumberland is not just about chocolate eggs; it is also about osprey eggs.
Common osier
The Common osier is a small willow tree that is found in fens and ditches, and on riverbanks. It has been widely cultivated and coppiced for its twigs, which are used in traditional basket-making…