First common crane chick born at Washington Wetland Centre in 46-year history
The new arrival was born to a pair of cranes who had not previously bred successfully.
The new arrival was born to a pair of cranes who had not previously bred successfully.
Colleagues Vikki Wright and Rebecca Carlton were taking in their usual route along the river Blyth when Rebecca thought she spotted the native African animal.
There were fears the seabird had been affected by oil contamination after he was rescued on the shore near to Bamburgh Castle.