Wildlife
Look out for lambs and lapwings in the North Pennines this spring
April 4th 2012
People enjoying the North Pennines countryside are being asked to take special care during spring, the critical time when both wildlife and farm livestock will be rearing their young.
Greatham Creek - a most unusual nature reserve, in the shadow of industry
March 7th 2012
Richard Tweedy explains his love for the North East’s most unusual wildlife paradise
‘Saving graze’ for North East pasture conservation
October 18th 2011
They are hairy, hungry, and helping restore our precious wildlife habitats. Meet the latest recruits to conservation in the North East Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
Bird’s eye view of Newcastle for kittiwakes
September 21st 2011
The Tyne Bridge plays host to a unique high rise colony of urban kittiwakes – but for how much longer? Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
Good year for bees in the North East
August 3rd 2011
The global bee population is in decline. But it’s not all bad news. Here in the North East an exciting new company has just come up with something that’s creating quite a buzz
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
Animal Magic - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
July 11th 2011
Flatulent bubble baths, splashes and showers: Karen Bowerman watches a herd of seventy elephants enjoy bath time at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka...
On patrol with Northumberland goshawk security team in Kielder Forest
July 6th 2011
Protecting one of our most spectacular birds of prey demands a head for heights and a bucket-load of insect repellent Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
The venomous adder snake is to be admired, not feared
June 8th 2011
Small but perfectly formed, our only venomous snake deserves admiration, not fear Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
Aggressive swans tarnish whiter-than-white image
May 11th 2011
Mute swans symbolise beauty, tranquillity and faithfulness, but there’s another side to these stately birds Words and Pictures by Steve & Ann Toon
Beauty from the scars in County Durham quarries
April 19th 2011
Old quarries litter the North East but, far from being the industrial scars they once were, they are providing a vital habitat for rare and endangered wildlife. John Dean reports
Teesdale couple launch falconry business
April 13th 2011
The love of hunting with birds of prey led to a whole new business venture for a Teesdale couple Words by Sue Campbell
Black grouse display courtship in Upper Teesdale
April 6th 2011
The courtship display of the black grouse is one of Britain’s great wildlife spectacles. We witness the posturing in Upper Teesdale Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
Nature comes alive in North East with advent of spring
March 23rd 2011
Looking for the feel-good factor? Then head outdoors on a nature hunt to find the first signs of spring here in the North East Words and pictures by Ann and Steve Toon
World’s fastest creature swoops into North East cities
February 17th 2011
It’s the world’s fastest creature, it’s here in the North East, and it could be closer than you think
North East wildlife goes into the ‘big sleep’
December 26th 2010
We’re all doing our best to keep warm this time of year, but the North East’s wildlife has one of the most efficient energy conservation schemes around - it’s called hibernation
Christmas lunch fits the bill for garden birdlife
December 9th 2010
When you’re tucking into the turkey spare a thought for hungry garden birds. They wouldn’t mind sharing a bit of your festive feast to help keep out the cold this winter
Top 10 Cat Care Tips
November 22nd 2010
Learn how to make your cat happy with our 10 top tips for making your feline your friend...
Watching the little owl during winter in the North East
October 15th 2010
Winter is a great time to look for the little owl, a charismatic incomer whose angry expression belies an unexpectedly comic repertoire
Most wanted - the pine marten in Northumberland
October 9th 2010
The public have been asked to turn detective and help in the search for an elusive predator believed to be at large somewhere in the North East
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