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Water vole © Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Water voles

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

Puffin with beak open (Mick Armitage)

Welcome back puffins!

Trustee Mick Armitage writes about the wonder of puffins, where to spot them and why they're his favourite seabird.

Buff-tailed bumblebee (c) Jon Hawkins

Bees needs

Spring has arrived when you hear the dopey buzz of bees pondering between the first flowers in search of a post-hibernation feast. Ellie Brodie, head of land management at The Wildlife Trusts,…

Hedgehogs (c) Jon Hawkins

Watch out for wildlife

Our return to normal could spell bad news for our precious creatures. But it doesn’t have to be that way, as a little care and attention will make all the difference.

Flamborough Cliffs (credit: George Stoyle)

Discover Yorkshire's seabird city

During the late spring and early summer, tens of thousands of seabirds return to Flamborough’s 100ft high chalk cliffs, to nest and rear their chicks on the precarious ledges. Brian Lavelle, one…

Wild Daffodil © Allen Holmes 2020

Signs of spring

As the days become lighter and skies become brighter, our Inspiring People Officer Steph Turner, shares the seasonal highlights that will but a ‘spring’ in your step.

Great tit birdsong ID: tea-cher tea-cher

How to identify birdsong

As the days get longer and warmer, the chorus of birdsong becomes louder. Open your windows early in the morning to hear a variety of calls and song - if you listen carefully, you'll begin to…

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