Midland hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows and woodland edges burst into life as midland hawthorn erupts with masses of pinky-white blossom. During the autumn, red fruits known as 'haws' appear.
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Hawthorn shieldbug
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this thorny shrub its other name of 'May-tree'.
Invasive species week - Introducing the American mink
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…
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Amazing island experience for Young Rangers
A group of young people from the north east have assisted the RSPB as it prepared for the expected arrival of migratory birds to Coquet Island.
Braving the cold to spruce up a special lady
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…
Hauxley Wildlife Talks: The roseate terns of Coquet Island
An illustrated talk on the roseate terns of Coquet Island from Sarah Dalrymple, RSPB.
Spectacular wildlife of Kielder Forest showcased in new Channel 5 Wild Animal Rescue series
Presenters Steve Backshall, Bill Oddie, Miranda Krestovnikoff and Lindsey Chapman join forces with wildlife experts as they discover the current status of our native species.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature's decline to the point of no return
New hedges for Druridge Bay nature reserve
Funding from The Rural Asset Multiplier Pilot Programme (RAMP) has enabled Northumberland Wildlife Trust to lay a new hawthorn hedge at one of its Druridge Bay reserves visited by 100,000+ members…
Award winning building featuring in mini-series
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.