Hedgehog Survey
Help us understand how hedgehogs are faring across our region!
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Hedgehog Survey 2025
Help us understand how hedgehogs are faring across our region!
Hedgehog Survey Results 2024
This is the first year Durham Wildlife Trust has asked for your help in surveying hedgehogs across our patch. Over one hundred people took the time to report sightings; here’s what we learned…
European otter
The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…
Water vole surveys
Help Durham Wildlife Trust's work for wildlife by becoming a water vole survey volunteer.
Protected Species Surveys
Durham Wildlife Services is the consultancy arm of Durham Wildlife Trust. It has extensive experience in survey, assessment, mitigation and habitat creation and management to benefit protected species, which ensures that your project is efficiently delivered with no impacts on wildlife.
Schools get stuck in to River Wear litter survey
In the last few weeks local schools have been getting involved with our River Wear Plastics Project.
Connecting with nature on your doorstep boosts health and wellbeing, survey finds ahead of 30 Days Wild challenge
TV presenter Liz Bonnin urges people to ‘fall back in love with nature’ in June
Lesser sea-spurrey
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.
Hedgehog sightings thank you page
Thank you for completing our 2024 hedgehog survey
Put your garden to the test!
Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?
Surviving Winter
Surviving Winter is an online Wild@Home educational activity pack from Durham Wildlife Trust that will teach all about how wild animals prepare for colder weather.