The great British snake off
Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.
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Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Forestry England and British Airways join forces to protect ospreys
Endangered osprey chicks hatching in Northumberland's Kielder Forest can now be viewed online by the public as part of a major conservation fundraising drive.
National Marine Week
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - National Marine Week 2021
Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
British Sugar fails to deliver on three year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids
Minister urged to help sugar farmers go neonic-free and honour ban as deadline approaches to end reliance on bee-harming chemicals.
Beachbusters!
The recent Great British Beach Clean (GBBC) (organised by the Marine Conservation Society) turned up a load of old rubbish on 18 beaches in the region.
Great scallop
Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!
Great news - it’s looking rosy for the reds
Conservation group Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) which works to protect red squirrels in the region and further afield, has published the results from its ninth annual squirrel monitoring…
Spring clean at Northumberlandia
Northumberlandia’s Visitor Centre on Blagdon Lane in Cramlington will be closed for refurbishment from today (23 April).
Great willowherb
A tall and hairy plant, Great willowherb displays pretty pink-and-cream flowers. It can be found in damp places, such as wet grasslands, ditches and riversides.