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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Shrews on the Menu
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Shrews on the Menu

Filmed for the first time at the reserve, explore an interesting interaction between Grey Herons and Water Shrews in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

22 July 2024

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Great Spotted Woodpeckers
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Great Spotted Woodpeckers

Enjoy a closer look at one of Gosforth Nature Reserve’s most prominent woodland birds in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

25 June 2024

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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Gosforth Nature Reserve
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Gosforth Nature Reserve

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a visit to Gosforth Nature Reserve…

19 June 2024

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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Bolam Bog to Bolam Lake
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt: Bolam Bog to Bolam Lake

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a wildlife-filled trip near Bolam, Northumberland…

20 May 2024

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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt. A Walk from Amble to Warkworth
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In the footsteps of Kathleen Barratt. A Walk from Amble to Warkworth

North East Nature Archive Volunteer, Sue Vaughan, follows in the footsteps of ornithologist, Kathleen Barratt with a wildlife-filled trip along the Northumberland coast….

30 April 2024

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Birds on Camera
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Birds on Camera

Enjoy a closer look at Gosforth Nature Reserve’s Birdlife in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

26 March 2024

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Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve
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Exploring Hauxley Nature Reserve

Recently, NHSN Student Naturalists Aimee & Carter, set out to visit Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s beautiful Hauxley Nature Reserve. Take a…

5 December 2023

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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

Bird Ringing | Ornithology

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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