Help spot region’s mammals

Wearside animal lovers are being asked to help record sightings of mammals.

Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers to take part in its annual Living with Mammals survey, by asking members of the public to survey a garden or local green space once a week between Monday, March 26 and Sunday, June 24 and record the wild mammals they see.

PTES is keen to hear from anyone in the UK who can give up some of their time this spring to help spot the likes of the Mrs Tiggywinkle and Fantastic Mr Fox. Last year, volunteers in the East of England regions returned the greatest number of surveys, while residents of the North East, the fewest. So this year, PTES is particularly interested to hear from those living in the north of England.

To take part in PTES’ 2018 Living with Mammals survey, register online at www.ptes. org/lwm. The survey can also be completed via a printed pack, which can be sent to your door. Just contact LwM@ ptes.org to find out how.