Lady's bedstraw
In summer, the 'frothy' flowers of lady's bedstraw can carpet the grasses of meadows, heaths and coasts with yellow and fill the air with a sweet, honey-like scent.
In summer, the 'frothy' flowers of lady's bedstraw can carpet the grasses of meadows, heaths and coasts with yellow and fill the air with a sweet, honey-like scent.
American mink are non-native and pose a threat to water voles in our region. Naturally Native Project Officer, Emily Marshall takes a detailed look at this species and how we can help restore…
Throughout all covid ups and downs since last March, and 2021 beginning with a second UK lockdown, Northumberlandia aka the “Lady of the North”, has kept a watchful eye over the reserve on Blagdon…
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
A well-travelled migrant, the painted lady arrives here every summer from Europe and Africa. This beautiful orange-and-black butterfly regularly visits gardens.
Lady of the North back to looking her best.
This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!
When it comes to awards, Northumberlandia aka The Lady of the North, is no stranger to receiving them, and this week another accolade has been added to the list with the site being awarded gold in…
Northumberlandia is a site I have visited regularly since it was unveiled in 2012; due to its curious appearance and exciting wildlife, but mostly due to the ease at which it can be accessed by…
A nature reserve managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust has scooped an award at this year’s National Land Trust Awards ceremony.
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Northumberlandia’s Visitor Centre on Blagdon Lane in Cramlington is now summer- ready, thanks to a group of hard working volunteers and a donation from Karpet Mills, the region’s family run carpet…