Page 2 - Nature Calendar Autumn Edition

Autumn

The Big Migration

As autumn begins, so does the Autumn Colours
annual autumn migration. The Autumn is a special time of year
Durham Dales and many of the to get outside and enjoy a
county’s nature reserves such refreshing walk in Durham’s great
as Low Barns Nature Reserve outdoors, as the landscapes are
are great spots to watch this transformed with beautiful
seasonal spectacle. autumn colours.

Savour the beautiful browns,
flaming reds, vibrant oranges
and golden yellows of
Skylark
Hamsterley Forest, or head
to Durham City where you
can enjoy the peace and
tranquillity of the autumn
colours reflected in the waters
© Colin Forster of the River Wear.

Sanderling Don’t miss!

Fabulous Fungi Rutting Season

Cast your eyes down
to the damp woodland Late September to early November is the rutting season
floor as fabulous fungi for many deer species, including the Red and Fallow Deer
including Mushrooms, of Raby Castle. Be sure to visit Raby Castle during the
T oadstools, Puffballs autumn season to experience one of nature’s greatest
start to appear throughout the spectacles, as you witness the drama and hear the roar
autumn season. of the rut as the deer lock horns.
Warning - don’t eat or pick any fungi as

many types will be poisonous.
© Peter Gunton