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Where do all our Blue Tits come from?
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Where do all our Blue Tits come from?

Join in to help us understand the movements of Blue Tits in and around Gosforth Nature Reserve! The Mystery  Do…

29 November 2023

Bird Ringing | Citizen Science | Ornithology

Ringer’s Year September 2023
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Ringer’s Year September 2023

In Ringer’s Year September 2023, local ornithologist Phil Hanmer summarises a month of ringing effort. The aftereffects of Storm Arwen…

4 October 2023

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Five Migratory Birds to Spot This Autumn
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Five Migratory Birds to Spot This Autumn

Discover five beautiful migratory birds to look out for this season with Student Naturalist, Carter Smith. Redwing ©Richard Potts Redwing…

4 October 2023

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Five Apps to Identify and Record Birds 
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Five Apps to Identify and Record Birds 

Explore five apps to help identify and record birds when you are out in the field. eBird is the first…

22 September 2023

Ringer’s Year August 2023
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Ringer’s Year August 2023

Local ornithologist, Phil Hanmer recounts a month of ringing efforts in Ringer’s Year August 2023 First a correction; I reported…

31 August 2023

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Tyne Kittiwakes Update 2023
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Tyne Kittiwakes Update 2023

In this new blog, Dan Turner provides an update on how the Kittiwakes are faring on the Tyne. It is…

10 August 2023

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Ringer’s Year July 2023
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Ringer’s Year July 2023

Local ornithologist, Phil Hanmer reflects on a month of bird ringing in Ringer’s Year July 2023. I said this last…

31 July 2023

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Ringer’s Year June 2023
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Ringer’s Year June 2023

Local ornithologist reflects on a month of bird ringing in this latest blog, Ringer’s Year June 2023 We thought we…

30 June 2023

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Seasonal Tutors Wanted
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Seasonal Tutors Wanted

Can you help people build their skills in natural history? We’re looking for seasonal course tutors to inspire others about local wildlife….

28 June 2023

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A Ringer’s Year May 2023
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A Ringer’s Year May 2023

Take a look at the exciting birds that were ringed during May. I mentioned back in March that I had…

6 June 2023

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