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
Parks And Gardens
Red Squirrels given cash boost
The survival of red squirrels in the Greater Morpeth area has been given an enormous boost after a £10,000 donation from regional developer The Banks Group. Red squirrels in the town have been under serious threat of localised extinction, as the town has become invaded by hordes of non-native grey squirrel looking to set up permanent residence in its parks and … [Read more...] about Red Squirrels given cash boost
Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
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. … [Read more...] about Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!