One of the big success stories in our region in recent times has been bringing back the red kite as part of our our wild natural heritage after 150 years, to read more about this spectacular birds return to the Derwent valley in Gateshead visit this site Northern Kites
On the other hand one of the native British species which is fighting for survival is the red squirrell and there are individuals and organisations working to protect this animal in one of its last strongholds in our region, as well as elsewhere.
The Northumbrian Squirrels