Shepherd's purse
Shepherd's purse is often considered a 'weed'. It produces a lot of seeds and can be found on cultivated and disturbed land, such as arable fields, tracks and gardens.
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Shepherd’s Retreats join wildlife flock
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted to welcome Shepherd’s Retreats as its latest Bronze Category corporate supporter.
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…
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
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…
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
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.
Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
The Kielder ospreys are adding to their numbers with 2022 bracing itself for a century milestone
This summer could see the 100th osprey fledged in Kielder since the species’ reintroduction in 2009.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Inspirational 20-year programme sees success for pioneering wildlife projects - from bison and butterflies to the Great North Bog
Hundreds of species, thousands of hectares and millions of people benefit from Postcode Lottery player-raised funding.