Blanket bog represents around 6% of UK land, and the popular view is that these expanses were created by early human populations clearing forest. Research suggests that climate rather than land-use history might explain blanket bog distribution.

Across four years of data collection, the range of birds counted includes two-thirds that are on either the red or amber BTO endangered list.

Announcing the winners and runners up of our 'Views of Weardale' competition

The promise of new life on the Uplands makes spring an early summer a wonderful time of year.

The third year for Durham Wildlife Volunteers undertaking an Upland bird count.

Exploring the fascinating underworld of the "Hypogenic Caves of the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark"

Exploring the fascinating underworld of the "Hypogenic Caves of the North Pennines UNESCO Global Geopark"

Returning to count birds for the third year, the young volunteers learned of challenges ahead for endangered birds on the moor.

2018's bitterly cold winter, late spring, and scorching summer meant the breeding pattern for our birdlife was severely disrupted. But a mild autumn and light winter might hold promise for a better 2019.