Category: Northumbria Wildlife
Arrival of June brings flourish of nature, but turbines drone out Northumberland birdsong
Kevin O’Hara welcomes the arrival of June and a warmer spring, but is annoyed about the arrival of larger, noisy wind farms which drown out the sound of birdsong. But he welcomes over signs of summer, including bluebells, chicks, foxes, and much more. June is a busy month!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust keen to work with golf clubs to enhance wildlife on greens
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is keen to work with golf clubs in Northumberland and across the region to see how it can develop partnerships to help best care for these areas, which are often home to lots of wildlife.
Northumberland Amble Puffin Festival guided walks
Walkers get set to enjoy some beautiful terrain and views. Northumberland Wildlife Trust is putting on some great walks to coincide with the Amble Puffin Festival. There will be rock pooling activities as well.
Wildlife North England: Northumberland’s Spring Finally Arrives
Kevin O’Hara welcomes the arrival of spring and some warmer weather in the north of England. Find out what Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Officer has been up to in the last few weeks in his garden. And see what he is looking out for as he explores the beautiful countryside and takes in the birdsong.
Northumberland Ospreys Return to Kielder for 2013
Ospreys have returned to Kielder Water and Forest Park for the fourth year in a row. Two eggs have been laid and two nests are occupied. Volunteers and people from the Forestry Commission are watching with enthusiasm and hope as they follow the journey from chick to fledgling.
Future looks brighter for bees
The future for the bumblebee is looking up now that the European Commission is set to place a suspension on dangerous insecticides which have negatively impacted the life of bees in Northumberland and around the world. The suspension is temporary but is welcomed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Northumbrian wildlife unfolds, despite cold weather
Plants and birds are starting to appear as spring approaches, but wildlife is struggling in the north of England as the unseasonably cold weather continues. Kevin O’Hara of Northumberland Wildlife Trust writes about the struggles puffins, guillemots and other auks are having on the Northumberland Coast. Hopefully some warmer weather will arrive soon.
Development comes at a cost, with wildlife struggling to cope
Kevin O’Hara sets about preparing to record the advent of spring in the North East of England. But he feels some sadness too and laments the struggles that wildlife experience in the face of development and management methods of the countryside. Find out more about how we can help and support wildlife in these challenging times.
Northumbria wildlife in February – cheeky badger arrives in Kevin’s garden
Kevin O’Hara, conservation officer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust, continues the tale began at the beginning of January. Back then, he revealed there were strange noises going in in his garden at night. This month’s column reveals the culprit, as well as highlights of February. He reminds us too to keep feeding birds in this cold weather.
January Northumbria wildlife – things that go bump in the night!
Conservation Officer Kevin O’Hara struggles with the lack of daylight in the winter months, but has been enjoying the visit of a fox near his home in recent weeks. The cunning creature has been searching for food and, because it is mating season, is on the hunt for a vixen. Read this fascinating and curious tale!
Northumberland wildlife in December: Hibernations and murmurations!
Kevin O’Hara, Conservation Officer at Northumberland Wildlife Trust, gives a colourful and impressive overview of wildlife in a month that has brought a dramatic change in the weather. He also explains what the word murmuration means and how and when you can look out for this wildlife spectacular!
Northumbria wildlife in November . . . what to see when it is cold and dark!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust wildlife expert Kevin O’Hara gives a splendid overview of wildlife in the mid-autumn month of November. He notes the effect of a very wet spring and summer on our trees; many have failed to bear fruit or flower. On a positive note, look our for sparrows and starlings on their way home.
Northumbria wildlife – the arrival of October brings autumn colours and rutting season
October brings with it magnificent autumn colours and a new range of wildlife, including fungi, ducks, swans and geese. It also marks the arrival of the dramatic rut, when deer lock antlers in head-to-head battles and fight each other as they pursue females. Kevin O’Hara, Conservation Officer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust, takes us through the month’s wildlife highlights.
Northumbria wildlife in September – Grey seals start to gather off the Northumberland coast
September is a spectacular month for wildlife, nature and the outdoors, as Kevin O’Hara reveals. There’s a lot to see and discover, and excitement mounts as grey seals arrive in shallow waters off the Northumberland coast for feeding in advance of pupping season.
Northumbria wildlife in August, and wildlife trust events
All kinds of ideas and insights are given by Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Kevin O’Sullivan about what you can do and see in August. Look out for fledgling birds, and on the coast guillemots and razorbills. Inland see ripening berries in the hedgerows. We also give a full events list from Northumbrian Wildlife Trust for August.
Northumbrian wildlife in July
The wildlife highlights of Northumbria and the Scottish Borders for July are detailed in Kevin O’Hara’s latest Call of the Wild column. Kevin is the Conservation Officer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and tells us that although the weather has been a washout so far this summer, the climate has resulted in stunning countryside with vibrant colours in the fields, woodland and hedgerows. Birds such as the swift and common buzzard can be spotted across Northumberland, too.
Northumbria Wildlife highlights in June
Northumberland and Scottish Borders wildlife highlights for the month of June Kevin O’Hara is a Conservation Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust. He is fanatical about Northumbria wildlife and beginning this month will be writing a new wildlife column for www.thisisnorthumberland.com, called Call of the Wild. If you have a question for Kevin about wildlife in Northumbria, where [...]
