An extremely rare and unique lamb with two distinct fleeces has been born in Cheshire. The two fleeces come from its grandmothers Swaledale heritage and its grandfathers, which is Bluefaced Leicester. Matt Bagley, sheep flock manager at Reaseheath College, said: " The lamb is the first of its type I have seen in my 25 years of working with sheep". Mr Bagley added: … [Read more...] about Lamb born with two distinct fleeces
Mammals
Otters on the River Eden
A boxing day walk along the river Eden in Carlisle and a unique chance to see one of our elusive riverside otters. There had been many reports throughout the year of otters living along the banks of the river Eden, as it runs through Carlisle. The River Eden and its tributaries are located in the Eden Valley, Cumbria and flow through some of the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Otters on the River Eden
Caution – Don’t roast a hedgehog
A warning has gone out for anyone building a bonfire this Autumn to watch out for hedgehogs settling down to hibernate. Stacks of leaves, branches and general autumn waste are ideal sanctuaries for hedgehogs looking to settle down for the winter. At this time of year villages and communities are starting to create large piles of sticks and twigs ahead of November the 5th … [Read more...] about Caution – Don’t roast a hedgehog
Cash boost for Otter project
Durham Biodiversity Partnership has received a £141.323 funding boost from SITA Trust to carry out a three year project to consolidate the existing populations of Otter by improving habitat along watercourses in Gateshead, Darlington, South Tyneside and Sunderland. SITA Trust provides funding through the Landfill Communities Fund. Funding is available for community and … [Read more...] about Cash boost for Otter project
Raccoon filmed wild in the UK
Wildlife Trust cameras have captured the first raccoon ever filmed in the North East of England. The North American mammal was photographed and filmed in a garden in County Durham by cameras operated as part of the North East Wildlife Trusts WildPlaces project. The owners of the house, who are not being identified, are members of Durham Wildlife Trust, and contacted the … [Read more...] about Raccoon filmed wild in the UK