Blue Peter pets first "Blue Peter" dog whose death was not mentioned on the programme. Barney is believed to be an Irish Setter/Dachshund cross and officially joined the "Blue Peter" team on 22 September 2009. He is the show's ninth dog. Barney is a former stray and was given to presenter Helen Skelton by the Dogs Trust. Barney left the show along with his owner Helen on 26 September 2013. The programme has had a long association with guide dogs, which stretches back to 1964 – captivating millions of viewers and helping to transform the lives of thousands of visually impaired people. The
Kite Hill in the spring and fall. Tantramar farm is also visited by wild birds in the transitional seasons, including red-wing blackbirds, ducks, blue herons, and Canada geese. The land which rises to the north of the marsh at Tantramar has for 30 years been known as "Kite Hill" and serves as the namesake of the band. Kite Hill Kite Hill is a Canadian drum, wind, and string troupe formed in January 2008 in Toronto, Ontario. They combine elements of baroque pop, instrumental and world music. The band released a single, "Tom Thumbtack," on the "Friends in Bellwoods II" compilation in August