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Marvellous Mushrooms!
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Marvellous Mushrooms!

In this latest blog, Newcastle University Student, Ellie Davison, explores some of the mushrooms you may encounter in the region….

3 November 2023

The Impact of Storm Babet
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The Impact of Storm Babet

A record-breaking storm, Storm Babet had a significant impact on buildings, people and nature across the North East. Of all…

1 November 2023

Otters at Gosforth Nature Reserve – October Journal 2023
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Otters at Gosforth Nature Reserve – October Journal 2023

Find out what the Otters at Gosforth Nature Reserve are up to in this latest blog. Although there have been…

24 October 2023

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State of Nature Report 2023
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State of Nature Report 2023

Explore the recent findings of the State of Nature Report 2023 in this latest blog. Recntly, the State of Nature…

11 October 2023

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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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Kingfisher: Gosforth Nature Journal
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Kingfisher: Gosforth Nature Journal

In this latest blog, local naturalist and volunteer, Chris Wren gives us an insight into the resident Kingfisher at Gosforth…

22 September 2023

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

Two New Student Naturalists
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Two New Student Naturalists

We are pleased to Welcome Aimee Shovlar and Carter Smith to the NHSN team as our new Student Naturalists. Find…

15 September 2023

Lantern Fund 2023 Update
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Lantern Fund 2023 Update

In this new blog, Alana Dunton from Children North East, gives an update on field trips funded by the Lantern…

7 September 2023

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