A reed warbler being held during bird ringing
Citizen Science
Data plays a crucial role in nature’s recovery, by providing the evidence needed to understand trends in diversity and abundance of species and habitats, inform decision-making and guide effective recovery efforts. It couldn’t be easier for people to get involved in this national effort, whether that’s as part of an organised survey or by submitting your own casual records. Find out how below.
Log your species sightings
Help track trends in species abundance by sharing your sightings. You can do this locally, by completing a simple form on our website or you can submit your sighting to iRecord and help build a national picture.
Submit a sighting on the Durham Wildlife Trust website
Sign up to a survey session
We run seasonal cetacean sighting and Shoresearch surveys along the North East coast. Find details of upcoming events by clicking the link below.
Volunteer for wildlife
By volunteering for Durham Wildlife Trust, you can contribute to species tracking across our patch.
Dorinda Kealoha
Bottlenose dolphin by Emily Cunningham
Cetacean Watch
Guided cetacean watch surveys help monitor and record this important group of marine mammals.
Bugs Matter
A survey of ‘bug splats’ on vehicle number plates to monitor flying insect abundance.