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    Durham Wildlife Trust is a nature conservation charity. It owns and manages 37 nature reserves throughout our region covering an area of almost 800 hectares, providing special places for people, for wildlife and for future generations.

     

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    Visit one of our nature reserves located across the region or take a walk and stop for a coffee and cake at one of our fabulous coffee shops located in our visitor centres at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns.

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Wildlife FAQs

Durham Wildlife Trust get asked lots of interesting questions about wildlife and what to do if you encounter an injured animal. Here are some of our frequently asked questions.

PLEASE NOTE: The Trust is not able to care for injured or sick wildlife. It may be that veterinary treatment is required. Your local vet or the RSPCA may be able to advise.

WILDLIFE ADVICE

How can I help a Hedgehog?

Credit Jon Hawkins

WILDLIFE ADVICE

How can I help an injured baby bird?

Photo by Fergus Gill 2020Vision 

WILDLIFE ADVICE

How can I help Exmoor Ponies

  Photo by Enid Hoseason

WILDLIFE ADVICE

How can I help tadpoles and spawn?

Photo by Alan Price

Wildlife Advice

How can I help wildlife in the heat?

Bath Time 2-Two young sparrows enjoying a bath in a puddle on St Ives harbour wall. - Chris Speller

Wildlife Advice

Feed the birds

WildNet - Derek Moore

Wildlife Advice

Garden for wildlife

WildNet - Tom Marshall

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