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
Otters
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
Northumberland’s pure water
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 … [Read more...] about Northumberland’s pure water
Mammals of The Trossachs
Both red and grey squirrels live in Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and you can help our Rangers map out where they are by recording where and when you see them. Either download the squirrel survey form (211kb pdf file), fill it in and post the form to the address below, or use the information headings in the form to email it to Gavin Skipper ( … [Read more...] about Mammals of The Trossachs