The Whinnies
The reserve comprises a series of species rich grasslands with small ponds, secondary woodland and scrub habitats.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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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.
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 '…
2024: a great year for dragonflies and the rise of a new local species
The British Dragonfly Society (BDS) works in conjunction with Durham Wildlife Trust to actively survey the region between the River Tees and the Tyne for dragonflies and damselflies. Read the…
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Creating and Managing Wild Spaces
From school grounds and wildlife gardens to large green infrastructure projects and the farmed environment, Durham Wildlife Trust has been working across our region to create and manage wildlife sites with a range of partners.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Linking Together to protect wild spaces across the Coalfields
Link Together is a project that aims to create better conditions for wildlife on 13 greenspaces across the Coalfields. Project Manager, Anne Gladwin, gives an update on what's been happening…
Surprising sea life
Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.
Ghosts, goblins and witches
This Halloween, discover some of our most spooktacular species.