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Durham Cathedral chicks spotted as birds of prey make new nest in north tower
Birds
Baby kestrels have been seen peeking out of a hole in the stonework of Durham Cathedral's north west tower
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Anxious wait at Northumberland nature reserve after colonies struck by bird flu in 2023
Birds
Long Nanny Nature Reserve is home to the largest mainland breeding colony for Arctic Terns, but the species was decimated by bird flu last year
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Red kites' reintroduction to North East celebrates 20th anniversary but population still 'not sustainable'
Birds
27 breeding pairs were recorded across Gateshead, County Durham and Northumberland in 2023
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Sand martin chicks spotted for first time ever at Wearside nature reserve
Environment
The birds return to Washington Wetland Centre each summer after wintering in Africa, but this is the first year that chicks have been recorded at the site
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Rare bird returns to Northumberland Coast nature reserve for fifth consecutive year
Northumberland Coast
The American black tern which visits Northumberland's Long Nanny shorebird site is the only adult record of the bird ever recorded in the UK
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See the rare moment an Arctic tern lays on egg on the Farne Islands
Farne Islands
Rangers have placed decoy terns, made of wood and painted to look like the birds, at nesting sites to encourage nesting and breeding
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Newcastle United sponsor Sela's Baltic light show leaves campaigners 'in shock' over kittiwake fears
Quayside Newcastle
NUFC fans are expected to flock to the Quayside for a spectacular light show organised by Sela on Saturday, but the display has caused major worries for the area's nesting kittiwakes
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Plans lodged to expand Kittiwake nesting tower in Gateshead to improve chick birth rates
Environment
Proposals have been lodged to enhance a Gateshead Kittiwake tower in the hope creating more space for future chicks.
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Farne Islands remain unrivalled for nature but I saw first hand why seabird decline is worrying
Farne Islands
It is the height of the breeding season for Northumberland's seabirds on the Farne Islands, but numbers are down on previous years.
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'No sign of bird flu' on Farne Islands as first full puffin count since 2019 gets underway
Farne Islands
Despite good news for puffins, other seabirds appear to be struggling as they have been hit not only by bird flu, but unseasonably cold weather and storms throughout winter
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Stop pigeons plaguing your garden with a simple junk item they see dangerous
Life Hacks
Think again before throwing away a certain type of rubbish, as it could make the difference in keeping pesky pigeons out of your garden
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Nature charities 'fully support' fishing ban that could affect North East seabirds
Environment
The UK Government has closed the waters of the English North Sea and Scotland to sandeel fishing, a key food source for many seabirds, but the European Commission has launched a challenge to the closure
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Gull warning for visitors heading to North East beaches ahead of May bank holiday
Animals
Gulls tend to protect their eggs in late April and early May, after mating and nest building in February and March
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Why the Tyne Bridge’s restoration is going to take four years to complete
Tyne Bridge
The poor state of the bridge, the Tyne's colony of kittiwakes, and weight limits are among the factors that have complicated the Tyne Bridge's much-needed restoration
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I was one of the first Farne Islands visitors in nearly two years and the magic is still there
Farne Islands
Visitors were allowed back onto the islands from Tuesday, where they were greeted by puffins!
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