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.

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How can I help a Hedgehog?

Credit Jon Hawkins
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How can I help an injured baby bird?

Photo by Fergus Gill 2020Vision 
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How can I help Exmoor Ponies

  Photo by Enid Hoseason
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How can I help tadpoles and spawn?

Photo by Alan Price
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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
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Feed the birds

WildNet - Derek Moore
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Garden for wildlife

WildNet - Tom Marshall

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