Durham Wildlife Trust

@durhamwildlife.bsky.social

2012 Followers 39 Following

Protecting wildlife and promoting nature conservation in County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside & Darlington. Please support our work & become a member today: www.durhamwt.com

Two avocets stand on muddy ground near the edge of a shallow body of water. The birds have long, thin, upturned black bills and slender grey legs. Their plumage is white with bold black markings on the wings and head. One bird appears slightly smaller and browner, possibly a juvenile. Stones and sparse vegetation dot the foreground, with calm water and distant reflections in the background.

A group of people walk along a countryside path bordered by tall green grass and yellow wildflowers. The foreground focuses sharply on a single grass stem with seed heads, while the background shows the walkers slightly blurred, wearing casual outdoor clothing and backpacks. Rolling green hills and a partly cloudy blue sky stretch out in the distance, creating a peaceful, summery scene.

A colourful poster promoting Summer Events at Penshaw Recreation Ground. It lists free community activities including a Walk and Talk, a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, and a Coffee Morning. The design features cheerful illustrations of birds, a teddy bear, and a coffee cup, with green nature-themed graphics and logos from Durham Wildlife Trust, City of Sunderland, and Heritage Fund. Contact details, QR codes, and web links for more information are displayed throughout.

A little owl perched on a mossy tree stump, turning its head slightly with piercing yellow eyes. Its brown and white speckled feathers catch the sunlight as it preens, framed by soft green leaves and a pale sky in the background.

A little egret stands poised on a small piece of driftwood in shallow water. Its pure white plumage is ruffled slightly by the breeze, with delicate breeding plumes trailing from its back. The bird’s long black legs and slender dark bill contrast sharply with its pale feathers, while its yellow feet grip the wood. Behind it, soft brown reeds and grasses blur into the background, evoking a calm wetland setting.

A close-up of a Buff-tip moth resting on a branch. Its body perfectly mimics the texture and colour of the wood, with grey-brown bark-like wings and a rounded, buff-coloured head edged in rich brown. The moth’s camouflage makes it look almost like a broken twig, blending seamlessly into its surroundings.

Close‑up of a male black‑tailed skimmer dragonfly resting on a light grey boardwalk rail. Its pale blue abdomen and transparent, veined wings are clearly visible, with dark tips on the hind wings. Green reeds blur in the background, suggesting a wetland habitat.

ow‑tide coastal scene at Alnmouth with wet sand reflecting a soft sunrise. The sun glows near the horizon, casting golden light across rippled mudflats and shallow pools. A few small posts stand in the centre foreground, with distant trees and headlands silhouetted against a partly cloudy sky.

A young long‑eared owl perched on a branch, its fluffy pale feathers giving it a ghost‑like appearance. It stares forward with bright orange eyes, framed by tall ear tufts, against a backdrop of soft green leaves.

Two brown hares in a grassy field, one leaping high into the air while the other stands upright with raised paws, as if boxing. The bright green background is softly blurred, highlighting their energetic springtime movement.

A vivid sunset scene over calm water, with the sun glowing near the horizon and casting golden reflections across the surface. The sky transitions from deep orange at the top to bright yellow near the sun, with a silhouetted coastline on the right. Large white text across the lower part reads “Happy Summer Solstice,” and a small credit “Niall Benvie/2020VISION” appears in the top left corner.

A Bee Orchid growing among tall grasses and wild plants in a meadow. The slender green stem bears several delicate flowers with pale pink petals and a central maroon and yellow pattern resembling a bee. Other greenery surrounds the orchid, with a softly blurred background of meadow vegetation under a bright sky.

Close-up of a vivid magenta Bloody Crane’s-bill flower in bloom, surrounded by green foliage and other blurred purple flowers in the background. Text on the image reads “Durham Wildlife Trust – From Tees to Tyne,” “Bloody crane’s-bill,” and “Crimdon: Durham Heritage Coast.” A small credit “Caitlin Elwinow” appears in the bottom corner.

A Great Crested Grebe tends to its nest on a small mound of vegetation in shallow water at Rainton Meadows, with two pale eggs visible beneath it. A Black-headed Gull stands on the pebbled shore in the foreground, and green plants frame the calm lake scene.

A group of walkers pause beside a calm reservoir under a partly cloudy sky. Several people stand near the water’s edge, wearing outdoor jackets and backpacks in bright colours like yellow, pink, and blue. Others sit or lean against an old stone wall that runs along the right side of the image. The grassy bank slopes gently toward the water, with rolling hills and scattered trees in the distance, creating a peaceful countryside scene.

A small bird perched upright on a weathered wooden fence post covered in pale lichen. The bird has a warm orange-buff chest and underside, bluish-grey back, black wings, and a striking white stripe above its eye. The background is a clear blue sky with soft brown hills blurred in the distance, giving a calm, open countryside feel.

A small bird, likely a dipper, perched on a moss-covered branch beside a stream. It has a dark brown head and back, a bright white chest, and a rusty-red band across its belly. The background is softly blurred in warm earthy tones, highlighting the bird’s rounded shape and vivid plumage.