I just love this time of year, everything so vibrant and wildlife often so visible and the light enhancing the whole landscape. I’ve taken up running of late and have managed, taking to heart the…

Located no more than a stone’s throw from the bustling heart of Newcastle, yet rife with splendid views, vibrant blooms and great wildlife, Weetslade Country Park is somewhat unique on a local…

I’m not by nature an early riser, but often to catch the best of wildlife you need to be up and about when species are most active, at either end of the day. That was certainly the case a couple…

NWT’s Druridge Pools reserve, alongside the National Trust’s Druridge Links, is perhaps the best place in Northumberland at which to watch the spring season unfold. A bold claim to be sure, yet…

Bringing water voles back to Kielder.

Holywell Pond stands tall as another of Northumberland’s hidden gems.

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…

Restoring Ratty staff and volunteers visited our water vole contractors Derek Gow Consultancy in Devon to see our water voles and learn more about the breeding and release process.

The project team have been working out the best areas for the first years release of water voles. Releases will take place between May and August and will take place along the Kielder and Scaup…

Now that the first years water voles from the North Pennines and the Trossachs are safely down in Devon the team are working hard to get to prepare everything that is needed to ensure that…