American mink
Escaped or intentionally freed from fur farms in the 1960s, the American mink is now well established in the UK. Its carnivorous nature is a threat to our native water vole and seabird populations…
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Polecats, ferrets and the American mink
One native, one feral and one invasive. Could American mink halt the expansion of polecat range? Or is hybridisation with ferrets a bigger risk to their recovery? Naturally Native Project Officer…
Watch out… there’s mink about!
by Emily Marshall
With autumn just around the corner, we are now entering the American mink dispersal season.
Introducing the American mink. Invasive species week
American mink are non-native and pose a threat to water voles in our region. Naturally Native Project Officer, Elliot Lea, takes a detailed look at this species and how we can help restore '…
Help a hedgehog
What to do if you spot a hedgehog out in daylight, how to check your bonfire for hedgehogs and how to create a hedgehog house in your garden.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Help wildlife in hot weather and lend a helping hand. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild to provide shade for animals.
How to help Exmoor Ponies
The Exmoor ponies which graze this site are semi feral, and happily survive here as they would in the wild. Their hooves are fine and the chips to their hooves are a result of natural breakage, whilst they don’t look perfect, this does not cause them any problems, as their hooves trim themselves naturally overtime. The ponies are checked daily and have access to natural water sources, we also avoid supplementary feeding the ponies as we wish them to stay in their wild and natural state.
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
How to help wildlife in the heat
Durham Wildlife Trust have put together a list of 5 things you can do to ensure that wildlife can flourish - even in the heat!
How to help an injured baby bird
In most cases, a baby bird should be left alone; wildlife rescue organisations take in thousands of baby birds yearly, which while being well-intentioned rescue efforts are often more damaging than helpful. This page will help guide you on whether you should try to help a baby bird, what to do and who to contact if you come across one. Durham Wildlife Trust do not offer a general service for care and rehabilitation of wildlife, although some individual Trusts may offer local services. Before intervening, ask yourself the following questions: