A WILDLIFE charity is calling for local volunteers to record the animals they spot from their doorstep.

People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is set to launch its annual Living With Mammals survey.

The publicly-recorded survey tracks the numbers of Britain's mammals such as grey squirrels, foxes, mice and hedgehogs.

This year, PTES said they are particularly keen to collect more results from the North-East.

Between April 1 and June 30 locals can record the mammals they spot from a chosen green space that is within 200 metres of a building.

Volunteers can spend ten minutes a week to several hours at their chosen site and can take part either individually or as part of a group.

Results can be submitted online with a guide to identifying mammals.

David Wembridge, Surveys Officer at PTES, said: “Green spaces, and the wildlife they support, are important—they provide food, clean air and water, and make us healthier and happier.

"Counting our wild neighbours, and knowing how their populations are changing, is a health-check on our towns and cities.

“As the weather warms up, we hope people will get out and see lots of wildlife and the signs they leave behind."

For more information about the survey, visit ptes.org/LWM.