Visitors to a North East England nature reserve have been rewarded with a wide selection of wading birds, thanks to the dryer than normal conditions. Redshank, green and common sandpiper, oystercatcher and lapwing, are all taking advantage of the lowered water levels and exposed muddy margins on which to feed at Rainton Meadows, Wearside, the headquarters of Durham … [Read more...] about Little Ringed Plover spotted in Wearside
Mark Richardson
Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham
A nature reserve in Durham is celebrating after an Arctic Redpoll is spotted. The rare visitor to the UK was found at the Rainton Meadows nature reserve, near Houghton-le-Spring. The reserve is home to the Durham Wildlife Trust. Mark Richardson, Trust Reserves Manager, said: “This winter at Rainton Meadows has proven to be a bird spotters dream". Redpoll species … [Read more...] about Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham