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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🐎 Happy Exmoor ponies settling into Billingside Meadows and Shibdon Pond this week. Thank you to our fabulous volunteer pony wardens for helping the moves go so smoothly. Learn more about how we use conservation grazing to take care of our wild spaces 👉 www.durhamwt.com/blog/andy-wa...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🍄🌊 Lovely little sand dune mushrooms. Dune brittlestem (Psathyrella ammophila) spotted at Crimdon beach. 🌱 This fungi feeds on the decaying roots of marram grass.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 Job alert We're looking for someone with partnership & project experience to lead delivery of work to restore nature at scale. 👉 Head of Local Nature Recovery Strategy Delivery Partnership 📝 FT, fixed term to March 2029, £42,744 p.a. 💻 More details: durhamwt.com/jobs

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

From Poohsticks to Patterdale Terriers, our rivers have always sparked adventure, imagination and a deep love of the water. World Rivers Day is a chance to celebrate those blue spaces that shape our stories, our wildlife and our wellbeing. www.durhamwt.com/blog/world-r... #WorldRiversDay

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌱 Follow a single seed and you will find yourself walking the whole story of one of our most recent Great North Fen projects ‘Planting the Future’ 👉 www.durhamwt.com/blog/plantin...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How well do you know our wild spaces? 🤔 Can you name the nature reserve captured in this calming clip? Tell us in the replies. 😊 🎥 Giselle Greulich-Smith

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

👀 Spotted this week at Low Barns Nature Reserve: 🐉 The male migrant hawker likes to hang - often at eye height - from bushes, making then easy to observe closely. 🐉 The male common darter is very common at this time of year, basking in the sun on places like paths and fence posts. 📷 Caitlin Elwin

A split image comparing two dragonfly species photographed at Low Barns Nature Reserve. The left photo shows a male migrant hawker perched on a reed, displaying a blue‑and‑brown patterned abdomen and transparent wings. The right photo shows a male common darter resting on a stone surface, with a reddish‑orange body and clear wings. Text labels identify each species, and logos for Durham Wildlife Trust and photographer Caitlin Elwin appear on the image.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🌾 The Jordans Farm Partnership helps farmers grow in harmony with nature. 💚 Across 27 farms land is protected for nature. Healthy soils, buzzing pollinators, thriving habitats. Farming and nature flourishing together. 🌱🐝 Learn more👉 www.durhamwt.com/blog/thewild...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our team and volunteers have been hard at work at Joe’s Pond recently. 🌳 Taking out the trees that have grown between the main pond and its filter ponds, to prevent the areas becoming too dry and ensuring the flow of water. 🪚 The trees were cut and removed by hand. Hard work! 📷 Alex Swainston 1/2

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud that our very own Graeme Jobes, Nextdoor Nature Officer, was chosen as one of Sunderland’s local heroes to help open Culture House Sunderland - a new multi-purpose cultural venue and home to the City Library - this weekend. 1/2

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

💚 THANK YOU 💚 A huge thank you to all of our runners & everyone who supported our Great North Run team through donations, shares, encouragement, and cheers along the route. Nature is stronger because of your support. There’s still time to donate: ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/durhamwildli...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🎉 Today's the day! Good luck to our brilliant Great North Run fundraisers. Leave them a message of support below and, if you haven't already, please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps create a wilder future. 💚 👉 www.durhamwt.com/great-north-run

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📅 12-13 September, 10am-4pm: The Rainton Meadows Photography Group present an exhibition of wildlife photographs taken by members of the group. 📍 Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre, in the Bellamy Room. Entry is free. 📷 Enid Hoseason - Rainton Meadows Wildlife Photography Group

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We’ve partnered with Make A Will Online to give supporters a secure, simple way to write a Will for free, all from the comfort of home. Visit our website to find out more: www.durhamwt.com/gifts-in-wills #RememberACharityWeek

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A team of willing volunteers rolled up their sleeves for our 'big team beach clean' at Crimdon, joining forces to tackle coastal litter and protect the stunning Durham Heritage Coast. 🌊🚮💙 Read more 👉 www.durhamwt.com/news/big-tea... 📷 @martinavery

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

For 50 years, thanks to our amazing supporters, we've transformed former coal mines into havens for wildlife, restored wildflower meadows and created wetlands to support an abundance of life. A gift in your Will can help us continue our work. 💚 www.durhamwt.com/gifts-in-wills #RememberACharityWeek

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dive into coastal adventures! 🌊🦀🦭🐦 We're running a series of seaside events, starting this weekend, for young people aged 10 to 18. Join us as we explore the shoreline together, learning how to protect and celebrate our beautiful North East coast. 🩵 🎫 Booking is essential: www.durhamwt.com/events

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When you leave a gift in your Will to Durham Wildlife Trust, you’ll be ensuring your love of nature lives on. 💚 Find out more: www.durhamwt.com/gifts-in-wills #RememberACharityWeek

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

⏰ Next Sunday, our incredible team will be taking on 13.1 miles for wildlife. 🏃 They've trained for months and now need one final fundraising push. Can you help us raise even more for nature? 💚 Donate now: ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/durhamwildli...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's wonderful to see this young common tern finding its wings and fledging the raft at Rainton Meadows. 📷 Brian Howes

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Yep, it sure looks like the weekend to us. Hope you all have a wild one.💚 Share your wildlife sightings with us, we'd love to hear about them! 🔍🐾🍄‍🟫🌸🐦 📷 Paul Cleasby

A close-up of a brown-and-white owl perched on a weathered wooden post. The owl’s head is tilted slightly, showing its large yellow eyes and dark pupils. Its talons grip the post, which has rough texture and bits of lichen. A strand of barbed wire runs near the bottom right, and the blurred green-brown background suggests a natural outdoor setting.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our staff, volunteers and partners took to the beach this morning for a ‘Big Team Beach Clean! The Durham Heritage Coastline is stunning. But it needs the support of all visitors to keep it that way. We spent a couple of hours clearing litter from Crimdon beach. 1/2

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The painted lady is a beautiful orange-and-black butterfly that regularly visits gardens over the summer. 🦋 🪴 Plant lots of nectar‑rich flowers to give butterflies a tasty place to feed!

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Dive into coastal adventures! 🌊🦀🦭🐦 We're running a series of seaside events from this September, aimed at young people aged 10 to 18. We'll explore the shoreline together, learning how to protect and celebrate our beautiful North East coast. 🩵 🎫 Booking is essential: www.durhamwt.com/events

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Our amazing Great North Runners are lacing up their trainers & pushing themselves to the limit for nature. From restoring wildflower meadows to protecting threatened species, your support helps us protect wild spaces. 🌱 Every donation helps. 👉 ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/durhamwildli...

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our nature reserves, visitor centres and the coffee shops at Rainton Meadows and Low Barns are open all bank holiday weekend. 😊 🚧 Please note: parking barriers close at 4.30pm

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The common tern chicks on the raft at Rainton Meadows are tern-ing into grown‑ups quickly! Pass by Pond 2 during your visit for a chance to see them. 📷 Brian Howes www.durhamwt.com/news/common-...

An adult common tern stands on a floating raft beside a fluffy chick holding a small fish in its beak. The raft is covered in pale pebbles and surrounded by calm water at Rainton Meadows nature reserve.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The hummingbird hawk-moth: a summer visitor to the UK, can be seen in gardens, hovering like a hummingbird as it feeds on nectar. Have you spotted one this year? 🎥 Christiana Cleasby 📷 Paul Cleasby

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🌿🏃 #TeamWilder is taking on the Great North Run for nature! Our dedicated fundraisers will run 13.1 miles to raise vital funds, helping us protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire future generations to care for the natural world. 💚Please support our runners👉 www.durhamwt.com/great-north-run

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Rangers: perfect for young nature enthusiasts. 🦋 Ages 11-14: Learn conservation skills, boost your wildlife knowledge, and explore the outdoors. 🌳 Ages 14-18: Hands-on conservation work, ecological learning, and outdoor adventure. 📍 Low Barns & Rainton Meadows 📅 www.durhamwt.com/events

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Common tern chicks on the raft at Rainton Meadows. A small sighting sparking very big smiles. 😀 📷 Brian Howes

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Wildlife takes centre stage at Sunderland art exhibition, as local artist pledges support for Durham Wildlife Trust. 📅 Wild runs at 24NE Gallery, Sunderland. until 7 September. 🖱️ www.durhamwt.com/news/art-we-lucky

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Southern hawker dragonfly captured on camera laying eggs at Joe's Pond Nature Reserve. Learn more about local wildlife on our website 👉 durhamwt.com/wildlife-information 🎥 Michael Coates

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nest stop, dinner. 🐣 📷 Hamish Paterson- swallow chicks, taken from a distance.

Four nestling swallows crowded in a mud-and-straw nest beneath a wooden roof eave, heads raised with bright yellow mouths wide open as they beg for food.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

An eclipse of burnet moths bringing a little more sparkle to the coastline. 😍 🎥 Caitlin Elwin

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Spotted recently at Low Barns Nature Reserve. 🐛🦋😍

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The stonechat is named for its call, which sounds just like two small stones being hit together! It can be seen on heathland and boggy habitats. 📷 Mick Watson

Small brown-and-black songbird perched on dried grass stalks in a sunlit golden field, appearing alert and looking to the right.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌊 Take a glimpse into the journeys of three incredible ocean wanderers 👉 durhamwt.com/blog/ocean-odysseys

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Like this hare, we're raring for the week ahead. 📷 Paul Cleasby

Wild brown hare captured mid-stride running toward the viewer on a sunlit dirt path, ears upright and alert and fur highlighted by warm side light.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

When you hear someone say ‘free snacks’ outside your tree. 📷 Paul Cleasby

A young woodpecker with a red crown peeks out from a freshly carved hole in a tree trunk. The bird’s beak is slightly open, and the rough bark around the cavity shows fresh chisel marks from its nesting activity. The image captures a close, detailed view of the bird’s head framed by textured wood, highlighting its alert expression and the craftsmanship of its natural home.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As many people are aware, on Sunday 19th July, a vessel collision in the Port of Tyne resulted in an estimated 24-25 tonnes of plastic resin pellets (“nurdles”) being released into the River Tyne. (1/3)

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A scarce wader, the avocet is about the same size as an oystercatcher, but much more slender. It feeds on aquatic insects, worms and crustaceans, which it finds by sweeping its bill from side-to-side in shallow water. 📷 Mick Watson

A black‑and‑white avocet wading in calm, shallow water, its slender upturned bill dipping below the surface as it feeds. The bird’s reflection is clearly mirrored in the smooth water, with gentle ripples radiating outward. The scene is minimalist and serene, highlighting the avocet’s graceful posture and striking plumage. The photo credit “Mick Watson” appears in the bottom right corner.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our Seasons of Connection sessions feature a range of fun and fascinating activities! July's session saw the group trying their hand at Thatching a new roof for a bug hotel that had been damaged. We harvested reeds , processed and tied them before attaching to the bug hotel 🐞🪲

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From rivers and drains to beaches and ocean currents, discarded waste embarks on a journey that spans miles and decades. Our amazing volunteers are working hard to prevent that journey from starting. Find out how 👉 durhamwt.com/blog/marine-litter #NationalMarineWeek

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As a family member, you could unlock a whole world of learning about local species and discover fun ways to help wildlife at home this summer 🦋 Receive your free book and wildflower seeds when you join as a family before the 1st of September!

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Take a nature tour of Rainton Meadows this summer. Stop, look and listen for the wildlife around you. Be inspired by the species displayed in our new information signs. 📍 durhamwt.com/visit

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The wonders of the ocean. Amazing. 🩵

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Goldcrest incoming! 📷 Hamish Paterson

Two tiny goldcrests among glossy green leaves and clusters of dark berries. One bird hovers mid-air with blurred wings and a bright orange crown stripe, while the other perches on a branch, facing away, near a bunch of ripe berries. Sunlight highlights the vivid greens and the birds’ golden plumage against a softly blurred woodland background.

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Durham Wildlife Trust @durhamwildlife.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

National Marine Week (25th of July - 9th of August) is here! Join Durham Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers at our next evening beach clean and help to keep our coast litter free for wildlife 💙 Find out more at www.durhamwt.com/events/2026-...

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