Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
The North East of England is home to some vast and biodiverse natural areas. Conservation Trainee, Mary-Anne, shines a spotlight on Magnesian Limestone habitat.
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.
It was back in late 2019 when Living Uplands with Durham Wildlife Trust held a photographic competition with two categories, Landscape and Wildlife, for pictures of Weardale. The prize would be a…
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.
Prize winners of a photography competition celebrating the beauty and wildlife of Weardale have been announced.
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
One of the most colourful fish in UK seas, the cuckoo wrasse looks like it belongs in the tropics. Don't be fooled though, it's very much a native species.
Run Rainton returned this year, with the nature-themed fun run raising vital funds for wildlife conservation in the region. Read our round-up from the event below.
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
As the ballot for the 2022 event nears its close, we wanted to share the wonderful success of the one of a kind 2021 Great North Run and how you can get involved in something special in 2022!