Revealing Reptiles
A project to establish verified records of reptiles across the vice county 66 region which includes County Durham, Gateshead and Sunderland boroughs which encapsulate South Tyneside.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Revealing Reptiles Adder
A stout bodied snake up to 65 cm with a thin neck triangular head and short quickly tapering tail.
Revealing Reptiles Common Lizard
A small robust short legged lizard about 16 cm in length with the tail being 1 to 1.5 times the length of the body.
Revealing Reptiles Slow Worm
A legless lizard with a stout body short neck and rounded head.
Revealing Reptiles Grass Snake
A slender bodied snake reaching 100 cm though usually less.
Waxwing
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.
Farming with nature
Durham Wildlife Trust is committed to engaging with landowners to influence Nature Recovery across 10,000ha of land by 2030. The Trust has developed a 'farming with nature' work package available to farm businesses to survey wildlife and habitats on farm assess habitat condition and recommend actions to benefit farm wildlife.
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
Farming with wildlife
Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
Insurance for local groups
What is insurance, why do you need it and how do you get it? This is not formal insurance advice.
Local Wildlife Groups
Durham Wildlife Trust members’ groups are made up of like-minded people who share a passion for the area in which they live and a desire to increase their own wildlife knowledge.