Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue 0 ha
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🦅 Birds🦉 Wildlife🍄 Fungi
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Getting here
55.31121, -1.79529
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird 🍄 Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here 🐾 Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird 🍄 Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here 🐾 Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip 🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Goldfinch +42 more · last seen 2025
Free
Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Goldfinch +42 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍄 Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Wrinkled Club, Laurel Speckle, Smoky Bracket +26 more · last seen 2025
Varies
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cornflower, Giant Fescue, Fringecups +17 more · last seen 2024
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 18-spot Ladybird, Common Earwig +3 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearby Public paths
Nelly's Moss Lakes Walk, Cragside Estate Walking route 2.4 km ▾
Discover 2 of Cragside's historic lakes, originally engineered by Lord Armstrong as part of a pioneering Victorian hydro-electricity system, on this easy, level circular. Keep an eye out for frogs crossing the path & herons dipping their feet in the water
Named route Length 2.4 km Duration 01:00 Round trip Local walking route
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Wildlife to spot
2,807 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 2,807 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 42 species
winter spring summer
2025 ▾
Starling · Goldfinch · Blackbird · House Sparrow · Blue Tit +37
Starling Sturnus vulgaris Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Blackbird Turdus merula2024 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2024 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2024 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba Carrion Crow Corvus corone Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Robin Erithacus rubecula2024 Siskin Spinus spinus2024 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus Common Gull Larus canus Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2024 Dunnock Prunella modularis2024 Skylark Alauda arvensis2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2024 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Great Tit Parus major2024 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2024 Coal Tit Periparus ater2024 Rook Corvus frugilegus Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2024 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2024 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2024 Magpie Pica pica2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2024 Cuckoo Cuculus canorus2024 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2024 Curlew Numenius arquata2024 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2024 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2024 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus2024 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2024 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2024 Linnet Linaria cannabina2024 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus2024 🦌 Mammals 2 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Roe Deer · Brown Hare
Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
spring
2025 ▾
Common Toad
🐝 Insects 6 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Harlequin Ladybird · 18-spot Ladybird · Common Earwig · Mystacides longicornis · Pine Weevil +1
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis2024 18-spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata2024 Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Mystacides longicornis Mystacides longicornis2024 Pine Weevil Hylobius abietis2024 🍄 Fungi 40 species
winter autumn
2026 ▾
Diaporthe samaricola · Sycamore Tarspot · Violet Bramble Rust · Neosetophoma samarorum · Rhododendron Bristlebud +35
Diaporthe samaricola Diaporthe samaricola Sycamore Tarspot Rhytisma acerinum Violet Bramble Rust Phragmidium violaceum Neosetophoma samarorum Neosetophoma samarorum Rhododendron Bristlebud Seifertia azaleae Laurel Speckle Trochila laurocerasi Cornflower · Giant Fescue · Fringecups · Beech · Spear Thistle +15
Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Giant Fescue Schedonorus giganteus Fringecups Tellima grandiflora Beech Fagus sylvatica Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare Dandelion Taraxacum Holly Ilex aquifolium Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 2,807 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 42 species
winter spring summer
2025 ▾
Starling · Goldfinch · Blackbird · House Sparrow · Blue Tit +37
Starling Sturnus vulgaris Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Blackbird Turdus merula2024 House Sparrow Passer domesticus2024 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2024 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba Carrion Crow Corvus corone Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Robin Erithacus rubecula2024 Siskin Spinus spinus2024 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus Common Gull Larus canus Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2024 Dunnock Prunella modularis2024 Skylark Alauda arvensis2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2024 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Great Tit Parus major2024 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2024 Coal Tit Periparus ater2024 Rook Corvus frugilegus Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2024 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2024 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2024 Magpie Pica pica2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus2024 Cuckoo Cuculus canorus2024 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2024 Curlew Numenius arquata2024 Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella2024 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2024 Tree Sparrow Passer montanus2024 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2024 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos2024 Linnet Linaria cannabina2024 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus2024 🦌 Mammals 2 species
spring summer
2024 ▾
Roe Deer · Brown Hare
Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
spring
2025 ▾
Common Toad
🐝 Insects 6 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Harlequin Ladybird · 18-spot Ladybird · Common Earwig · Mystacides longicornis · Pine Weevil +1
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis2024 18-spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata2024 Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Mystacides longicornis Mystacides longicornis2024 Pine Weevil Hylobius abietis2024 🍄 Fungi 40 species
winter autumn
2026 ▾
Diaporthe samaricola · Sycamore Tarspot · Violet Bramble Rust · Neosetophoma samarorum · Rhododendron Bristlebud +35
Diaporthe samaricola Diaporthe samaricola Sycamore Tarspot Rhytisma acerinum Violet Bramble Rust Phragmidium violaceum Neosetophoma samarorum Neosetophoma samarorum Rhododendron Bristlebud Seifertia azaleae Laurel Speckle Trochila laurocerasi Cornflower · Giant Fescue · Fringecups · Beech · Spear Thistle +15
Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Giant Fescue Schedonorus giganteus Fringecups Tellima grandiflora Beech Fagus sylvatica Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare Dandelion Taraxacum Holly Ilex aquifolium Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Dromius angustus
Dromius angustus
Dromius angustus2024
Dromius angustus2024
Turkeytail Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail Trametes versicolor
Hazel Woodwart Hypoxylon fuscum
Hazel Woodwart Hypoxylon fuscum
Candlesnuff Fungus Xylaria hypoxylon
Candlesnuff Fungus Xylaria hypoxylon
Smoky Bracket Bjerkandera adusta
Smoky Bracket Bjerkandera adusta
Nettle Rash Leptosphaeria acuta
Nettle Rash Leptosphaeria acuta
Scurfy Twiglet Tubaria furfuracea
Scurfy Twiglet Tubaria furfuracea
Conifer Mazegill Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Conifer Mazegill Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Holly Speckle Trochila ilicina
Holly Speckle Trochila ilicina
Mycosphaerella punctiformis Mycosphaerella punctiformis
Mycosphaerella punctiformis Mycosphaerella punctiformis
Microthyrium ciliatum Microthyrium ciliatum
Microthyrium ciliatum Microthyrium ciliatum
Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma
Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma
Netted Crust Byssomerulius corium
Netted Crust Byssomerulius corium
Razor Strop Fungus Fomitopsis betulina
Razor Strop Fungus Fomitopsis betulina
Brittle Cinder Kretzschmaria deusta
Brittle Cinder Kretzschmaria deusta
Rush Disco Lachnum apalum
Rush Disco Lachnum apalum
Rufous Milkcap Lactarius rufus2025
Rufous Milkcap Lactarius rufus2025
Crimped Gill Plicatura crispa2025
Crimped Gill Plicatura crispa2025
Yellow Stagshorn Calocera viscosa2025
Yellow Stagshorn Calocera viscosa2025
Wrinkled Club Clavulina rugosa2025
Wrinkled Club Clavulina rugosa2025
Elfin Saddle Helvella lacunosa2025
Elfin Saddle Helvella lacunosa2025
Glue Crust Hydnoporia corrugata2025
Glue Crust Hydnoporia corrugata2025
Silver Leaf Disease Chondrostereum purpureum2025
Silver Leaf Disease Chondrostereum purpureum2025
Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina2025
Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina2025
Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat. Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat.2025
Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat. Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat.2025
Cap Cŵyr Gludiog Hygrocybe glutinipes2025
Cap Cŵyr Gludiog Hygrocybe glutinipes2025
Dwarf Bell Galerina pumila2025
Dwarf Bell Galerina pumila2025
Beech Milkcap Lactarius blennius2025
Beech Milkcap Lactarius blennius2025
Snowy Waxcap Cuphophyllus virgineus var. virgineus2025
Snowy Waxcap Cuphophyllus virgineus var. virgineus2025
Hairy Curtain Crust Stereum hirsutum2025
Hairy Curtain Crust Stereum hirsutum2025
Tawny Milkcap Lactarius fulvissimus2025
Tawny Milkcap Lactarius fulvissimus2025
Common Jelly Spot Dacrymyces stillatus2025
Common Jelly Spot Dacrymyces stillatus2025
Trooping Funnel Infundibulicybe geotropa2025
Trooping Funnel Infundibulicybe geotropa2025
Collared Mosscap Rickenella swartzii2025
Collared Mosscap Rickenella swartzii2025
Beech Woodwart Hypoxylon fragiforme2025
Beech Woodwart Hypoxylon fragiforme2025
Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna
Daisy Bellis perennis
Daisy Bellis perennis
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Germander Speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Common Sorrel Rumex acetosa
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata
Cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata
Yarrow Achillea millefolium
Yarrow Achillea millefolium
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
Pendulous Sedge Carex pendula
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Hairy Bitter-cress Cardamine hirsuta
Smooth Sow-thistle Sonchus oleraceus
Smooth Sow-thistle Sonchus oleraceus
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Cleavers Galium aparine
Cleavers Galium aparine 