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.
From compost heaps to garden ponds: grass snakes uncovered
Sophie Baker, Communications Officer for the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire, reveals why we should celebrate, not fear, this mysterious British reptile.
Birding at Hetton Lyons Country Park
One of our education leaders, John, reminisces on an exciting day of bird watching at Hetton Lyons Country Park, whilst leading one of our Healing Nature events. Read about his experience below!…
Longburnford Quarry
A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles
Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in woodlands and prefers damp and fertile soils.