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Protection and Introduction of Native Species
Angel of the North Fishing Lakes hopes to encourage native british species to colonise the area. Several conservation schemes are underway.
Many British birds are in decline. These include the skylark, yellowhammer, house sparrow, song thrush, bullfinch and starling. Some of those listed may come as a surprise and this is an indication of the general lack of awareness of the extent of the issue. The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) website contains lots of useful information, including a list showing the status of individual species of those British birds for whom conservation is an issue (links open in new windows).
Bumblebees are also among the current causes for concern. During the last few decades the range of many species of bumblebee has declined and now only six species are common over much of the UK. Bumblebees eat only pollen and nectar and different species like different flowers. They need a continual succession of flowers in range of their nest throughout the spring, summer and early autumn. We will be planting a range of recommended plants to support bumblebees and other nectar feeding insects. Further information is available in the form of a National Bumblebee Survey.
The once common water vole has suffered a dramatic decline of up to 90% in recent years. As part of the Water Vole Recovery Project the land around the lakes and stream will be managed to encourage the introduction of this much loved species. Please report any sightings of voles to one of the wardens to we can monitor their arrival and success. Visit Durham Wildlife Trust for more information.
