Coastal
Coastal habitats are found wherever the land meets the sea. With some 17,800km, the UK has one of the longest national coastlines in Europe. The coast is home to many habitats, with cliffs, rocky…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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How to make a coastal garden
Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.
Coastal Wildlife Walk - Seaham
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal grasslands.
Coastal Cliff Falls
There have been a number of very close calls with cliff slips.
Coastal Wildlife Walk - Hawthorn Dene
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal denes and grasslands.
Family Coastal Wildlife Walk - Blackhall Rocks
Join us for a family friendly guided walk to discover the seasonal wildlife that visits and lives in our coastal grasslands.
Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee seeks new members
The Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (NRFCC) is seeking applications for two new independent members with a specialism in industry finance, climate change, urban design and…
Christmas Gift Guide
Scroll down to view our seasonal gift guide. You can order online or browse the range in our visitor centre stores, at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns Nature Reserves. By shopping with us you'…
Spring Wildlife Gardening Guide
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Christmas Gift Guide
Discover our favourite gifts! We have something for everyone this festive season.
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…