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Marsh frog
Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
Common frog
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
Frog off!
February 2019 was the hottest since records began, and, with the warm weather came the first signs of spring - flowers, bird song and frogs and tadpoles in the region’s ponds.
Frog orchid
This unassuming orchid is easily overlooked. It is found patchily across the UK, but has been declining for decades.
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Shop online and support local wildlife this Christmas
Wondering if the shops are going to re-open next week for your Christmas shopping? Dreading the thought of endless queues if they are? Then look no further than Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s…
Lady of the North meets her Mini Me
The Lady of the North came face to face with her very own Mini Me this week, courtesy of a highly creative eight-year-old.
How to build a mini stone wall
Learn a tradition with its roots in the Iron Age and build your own mini dry stone wall to attract wildlife.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best…
Smart souvenir shopping
Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!