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Welcoming the “scientific strangers”; discovering the origins of the NHSN community
In this blog, North East Nature Archive volunteer Mel shares her research into the history of NHSN’s approach to engagement…
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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…
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Five Orchids to Discover
The recent warm weather has brought out many orchids, find out five species you can encounter this spring and summer….
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Otters: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal May 2023
In this new series of blogs, we will explore monthly highlights of the reserve’s secretive residents. This week, we will…
Gosforth Nature Reserve | Mammals | Nature Journal | North East Nature | Otter
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Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!
The North East coast is home to some of the most breathtaking seabird colonies in the UK. Find out more…
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Experience Wildlife at Gosforth Nature Reserve
Enjoy a fresh spring walk around Gosforth Nature this half term and find out about some of the wildlife you are likely…
Botany | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ornithology
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1000th Plan A pledge made
From all over the North East, primary school children have been writing their Plan A pledges for North East nature,…
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Five Spring Butterflies to Keep an Eye Out For
As the days become longer and temperature rise, butterflies are emerging from hibernation. Here are five butterflies to look out…
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Helping Newcastle’s Swifts
As a child growing up in Newcastle, Swifts filled the skies in the summer evenings and this amazing creature fuelled…
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Four Aerial Acrobats to Lookout for this Spring
Learn how to differentiate between Swallows, Swifts, House and Sand Martins in a new blog by NHSN Naturalist, Ho-Yin Wong…