Dan Turner or – the Kittiwake King – as we affectionately call him, has been surveying the Tyne Kittiwakes for over 30 years. Dan’s interest and passion for our urban seafarers enables us to understand the movements, ecology and population changes of this urban colony, vital information which is shared through his involvement with the […]
Wild Intrigue will be along the Newcastle Quayside with a scope and binoculars to borrow. Come along to watch the Tyne Kittiwakes and discover more about their fascinating lives.No booking required, just pop by and say hi.
Join the Seabirds in the City project for an evening of film and discussion.In cities across the United Kingdom and Norway, the kittiwake has gained notoriety for swapping the cliff-ledges of the coast for the artificial structures of the city. Seabirds in the City is documentary examining what these birds can tell us about environmental […]
Join Wild Intrigue and First & Last Brewery Northumberland for a night like no other! Discover the award winning beers inspired by Northumberland’s wild landscape, before searching for some of the nocturnal wildlife that calls it home.First & Last Brewery Northumberland is an award-winning, family run, microbrewery based in the community of Elsdon, in the heart of Northumberland.Explore the art of brewing, […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.Wild […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s Kittiwakes & Doughnuts experience.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the 'urban cliffs' of the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to the city soundscape. To begin, you will set off on […]
Kids are invited to bring their grown ups to find out more about the amazing Tyne Kittiwakes, and make a flying, wooden Kittiwake to take home! Huge thanks to our friend Tormod from Biotope for sharing his nifty Kittiwake design with us.This is a free activity, but space is limited so please book!
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s new Sunset Kittiwake Safari.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to […]
Join Wild Intrigue on this popular urban safari to discover some truly intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle’s lively hub, Ouseburn.Find out all about Britain’s impressive diversity of bats before heading off, with bat detectors in hand, to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts and forage. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.Wild […]
Kids are invited to bring their grown ups to find out more about the amazing Tyne Kittiwakes, and make a flying, wooden Kittiwake to take home! Huge thanks to our friend Tormod from Biotope for sharing his nifty Kittiwake design with us.This is a free activity, but space is limited so please book!
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s new Sunset Kittiwake Safari.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to […]
Natalie Rutter, Ecology Officer for Newcastle City Council, is joining us to talk through the essential planned works on the Tyne Bridge, and share how the Kittiwakes are being well-considered throughout the project. You are invited to drop by to find out more, view mitigation plans, and have a friendly chat with Natalie about the […]
Wild Intrigue will be along the Newcastle Quayside with a scope and binoculars to borrow. Come along to watch the Tyne Kittiwakes and discover more about their fascinating lives.No booking required, just pop by and say hi.
Kit curated Red Sixty Seven, a book “that should not exist”, highlighting the UK’s most vulnerable, red listed birds – including our Black-legged Kittiwake. To date, Red Sixty Seven has raised over £40,000 for the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Kit also hosts the Golden Grenades podcast, a celebration of all things feathered. Join us as […]
Wild Intrigue will be along the Newcastle Quayside with a scope and binoculars to borrow. Come along to watch the Tyne Kittiwakes and discover more about their fascinating lives.No booking required, just pop by and say hi.
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Join Wild Intrigue on this popular urban safari to discover some truly intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle’s lively hub, Ouseburn.Find out all about Britain’s impressive diversity of bats before heading off, with bat detectors in hand, to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts and forage. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to […]
Hiding amongst the vast forest and tranquil waters of Kielder lies one of northern England’s most outstanding conservation success stories; the return of the Osprey.Following a long history of human persecution and pressure from egg collecting, this magnificent bird of prey was driven to extinction in England in 1840, and ultimately throughout Britain when the […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.Wild […]
Nestled in the Lakeland valley of Matterdale, James Rebanks, his family and their Racy Ghyll Farm have gained admiration and respect for their Herdwick Sheep, but most recently James’ strong advocation of nature-friendly farming, and his acclaimed books The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District and his recently published English Pastoral | An Inheritance.Traditional farming methods adopted at […]
Nestled in the Lakeland valley of Matterdale, James Rebanks, his family, and their Racy Ghyll Farm have gained admiration and respect for their Herdwick Sheep, but most recently James’ strong advocation of nature-friendly farming, and his acclaimed book The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District, and recently published English Pastoral | An Inheritance.This Mini Exped explores life […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Join Wild Intrigue on this popular urban safari to discover some truly intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle’s lively hub, Ouseburn.Find out all about Britain’s impressive diversity of bats before heading off, with bat detectors in hand, to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts and forage. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.Wild […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s new Sunset Kittiwake Safari.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to […]
Join Wild Intrigue on this popular urban safari to discover some truly intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle’s lively hub, Ouseburn.Find out all about Britain’s impressive diversity of bats before heading off, with bat detectors in hand, to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts and forage. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.Wild […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony, as the sun sets over the iconic Newcastle-Gateshead skyline on Wild Intrigue’s new Sunset Kittiwake Safari.After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Rewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.Upon arriving at the private Swallow Hut you will be […]
Discover the enchantment of the night on a Moths & Muffins Morning, hosted at Wild Northumbrian, Tarset. This rural glamping site is managed with wildlife at its heart, and supports a rich mosaic of habitats that attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Peach Blossom, and Garden Tiger.Based from the beautiful, private Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to […]
Rewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.Upon arriving at the private Swallow Hut you will be […]
Discover the enchantment of the night on a Moths & Muffins Morning, hosted at Wild Northumbrian, Tarset. This rural glamping site is managed with wildlife at its heart, and supports a rich mosaic of habitats that attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Peach Blossom, and Garden Tiger.Based from the beautiful, private Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Rewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.Upon arriving at the private Swallow Hut you will be […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Rewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.Upon arriving at the private Swallow Hut you will be […]
Discover the enchantment of the night on a Moths & Muffins Morning, hosted at Wild Northumbrian, Tarset. This rural glamping site is managed with wildlife at its heart, and supports a rich mosaic of habitats that attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Peach Blossom, and Garden Tiger.Based from the beautiful, private Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to […]
Rewild your week on a Wild Intrigue Bats & Pizza Night, hosted at the tranquil, rural glamping site Wild Northumbrian. This beautiful spot is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park, on the edge of Kielder Forest, beneath the enchanting celestial blanket of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.Upon arriving at the private Swallow Hut you will be […]
Discover the enchantment of the night on a Moths & Muffins Morning, hosted at Wild Northumbrian, Tarset. This rural glamping site is managed with wildlife at its heart, and supports a rich mosaic of habitats that attract magical moth species such as the Burnished Brass, Elephant Hawkmoth, Peach Blossom, and Garden Tiger.Based from the beautiful, private Swallow Hut, Wild Intrigue will introduce you to […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Join Wild Intrigue to discover the kaleidoscope of colour that flutters through the National Park by night, our fascinating nocturnal pollinators, moths.With over 2500 moth species in Britain, compared with under 60 butterflies, their colours and shapes are as spectacular as their names… Who knew we could get Tigers, Elephants and Emperors in Northumberland!Most suitable […]
Discover the intriguing wild side of Northumberland National Park with local naturalists, Wild Intrigue. Nature rangers will embark on a journey to discover the birds and beasts that roam Walltown, picking up secret tips on spying on wildlife to become an expert naturalist.A certificate will be awarded to young Nature Rangers at the end!All ages […]
Discover one of Kielder’s most enigmatic summer visitors, on an exclusive Osprey Watching Cruise. Guided by expert naturalists, Wild Intrigue, you’ll head out onto Kielder Water in search of Ospreys, which return from Africa to nest here each year.You will have the opportunity to enjoy a short talk, diving into the fascinating history, ecology and local […]
Join Wild Intrigue on this popular urban safari to discover some truly intriguing creatures of the night in Newcastle’s lively hub, Ouseburn.Find out all about Britain’s impressive diversity of bats before heading off, with bat detectors in hand, to track bats down as they emerge from their roosts and forage. Bat detectors bring a whole new level to […]
Join Wild Intrigue and First & Last Brewery Northumberland for a night like no other! Discover the award winning beers inspired by Northumberland’s wild landscape, before searching for some of the nocturnal wildlife that calls it home.First & Last Brewery Northumberland is an award-winning, family run, microbrewery based in the community of Elsdon, in the heart of Northumberland.Explore the art of brewing, […]