Posted by admin on January 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This winter’s snow and ice is having a devastating effect on local Barn Owl populations in Northumberland, especially in the uplands which have seen deep snow cover for several weeks and face the likelihood of more to come.
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Posted by admin on September 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Britain’s Cleanest Rivers are sourced in the Tranquillity of Northumberland National Park, says New Report
Four out of the five of the cleanest rivers in Britain are sourced in Northumberland National Park, the Environment Agency’s annual assessment of waterways has revealed.
The rivers include the Barrow Burn catchment in the Upper Coquet Valley; the Ridlees Burn south [...]
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Posted by admin on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), a widespread native of mainland Europe (hence Le Tree Bee), has been spotted once again in Northumberland National Park by the Authority’s bee expert, Shaun Hackett, during a guided walk on Simonside for the Rothbury Walking Festival.
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