‘Business as Usual’ for Derwent Reservoir’s Grassland Plants
Derwent Reservoir, the second largest reservoir in the North East, boasts a spectacular assemblage of plants across a diverse range of habitats surrounding its banks.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Improving the access at Derwent Reservoir Bird Hide
Our Heart of Durham volunteer team spent a day improving access to nature for visitors to Derwent Reservoir bird hide.
Bracken
Our most familiar fern, bracken can be found growing in dense stands on hillsides, moorland, heathland and in woodlands. It is very large and dies back in winter, turning the landscape orangey-…
The Secret Life of Bracken...
...and A Little Help from Our Swedish Friend, by Kirsty Pollard – Heart of Durham Conservation Officer
The Secret Life of Bracken...
...and A Little Help from Our Swedish Friend, by Kirsty Pollard – Heart of Durham Conservation Officer
The Wildlife Trusts’ marine highlights and challenges of 2023
Sensational bait ball spectacles at sea, new marine protection and hope for whales and bluefin tuna: The Wildlife Trusts' marine review 2023
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
Ragpath Heath
A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland
Heath bumblebee
The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…
Cross-leaved heath
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Hill 60
Hill 60 is a local landmark that has special meaning for the residents of Crawcrook, having been used for informal recreation and having probably taken its name from a battle of the First World…