Teal
The teal is a pretty, little dabbling duck, which can be easily spotted in winter on reservoirs, gravel pits, and flooded meadows. Watching flocks of this bird wheel through a winter sky is a true…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
My gym
Running out in the fresh air is more than a hobby for Andy, it is a way of life. Our nature reserves provide the perfect outdoor venue for him to exercise and get away from it all.
My thermostat
As the Chat Moss Project Officer for Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Elspeth is helping to restore the wild peatland landscape that has been drained for over 200 years. The area lies within five miles…
European flounder
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
FAQs
Wildlife Enquiries & FAQs. Here we hope you'll find the answers to regular queries we receive about the Trust, and simple wildlife advice on sick or injured birds and animals.
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Goldeneye
A medium-sized diving duck, the goldeneye can mainly be spotted in winter when birds fly in from Northern Europe. Conservation efforts have helped small numbers of these birds to nest in Scotland…
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
30by30
Help us to restore 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030.
New wildlife at Aberduna Nature Reserve – us!
We have new office and workshop facilities – all achieved through the skills and time of our amazing volunteer team …