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A Ringer’s Year: December 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: December 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares the story of a well travelled Barn Owl and an update on bird ringing in December….

4 January 2023

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022

As a new year approaches, NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares the results of the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot…

21 December 2022

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Celebrating North East Nature
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Celebrating North East Nature

Celebrate North East nature with local naturalist and National Trust Ranger, Nick Wilson-Smith who shares his recent wildlife encounters….

7 December 2022

North East Nature | Ornithology

Don’t Forget the Soil
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Don’t Forget the Soil

Natural History Museum Researcher, Victoria Burton, shares the exceptional biodiversity in soil and why it’s important for all of us….

7 December 2022

Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Soil

Listening to the Lichens
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Listening to the Lichens

A study of lichen communities paints a stark picture of the impacts of air pollution on ecosystems in the North East, what can we learn?…

14 November 2022

Botany | Lichen | Winter

A Ringer’s Year: November 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: November 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing and breeding Barn Owls in Northumberland in November….

8 November 2022

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

How to Identify Trees in Winter
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How to Identify Trees in Winter

To celebrate National Tree Week, botanist, Bill Burlton, shares the best way to identify trees this winter….

1 November 2022

Autumn | trees | Winter

Five Things to do in Nature This Weekend
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Five Things to do in Nature This Weekend

Autumn is the perfect time to explore North East nature. From changing colours to autumn migration, there’s something for everyone….

19 October 2022

Autumn | Fungi | Ornithology

The Reed Warblers of Gosforth Nature Reserve
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The Reed Warblers of Gosforth Nature Reserve

NHSN Volunteer Jenny and Ornithology Specialist Group Coordinator Chris share an update on Gosforth Nature Reserve’s population of Reed Warblers. …

13 October 2022

Bird Ringing | Birds | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: September 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: September 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout September….

5 October 2022

Birds | Ornithology

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