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.
Hedgehog Survey
Help us understand how hedgehogs are faring across our region!
Willow emerald damselfly survey
Join local expert, Michael Coates, to survey Rainton Meadows for dragonflies, and in particular, look for willow emerald damselflies.
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…
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.
From Otters to Orcas: A Nature Training Days Update
The Nature Training Days programme aims to introduce our volunteers to new species, habitats, projects and skills, all through beginner-friendly workshops and training sessions led by Durham…