New reedbed for Rainton Meadows
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
A new reedbed creation project is taking place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, funded by Biffa Award.
Meet staff and volunteers of Durham Wildlife Trust for a guided walk around the reserve. Free to attend and all members welcome.
Access to Rainton Meadows is limited due to flooding.
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These grasslands occupy part of the site of the former Chopwell Colliery and provide nectar sources for insects and breeding opportunities for ground nesting birds.
A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
Over the past few weeks, our Nature Rangers and Young Rangers at Low Barns (funded by believe housing) have been exploring meadows – learning about the plants in them and the invertebrate species…
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.
These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…