Mandarin duck
A pretty and distinctive little waterbird, the mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East as its name suggests. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water.
A pretty and distinctive little waterbird, the mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East as its name suggests. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water.
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…
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre will be featuring in a new online mini-series next week hosted by Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves.
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.