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Book Review: Solitary Bees
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Book Review: Solitary Bees

Solitary Bees, is the latest edition to the Collins New Naturalist series. In this blog, Library Volunteer, Helen Chester, reviews…

5 July 2023

Book Review | Invertebrates | Library

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

Bird Ringing | Ornithology

Roe Deer: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal June 2023
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Roe Deer: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal June 2023

In this latest blog, we take a look at some of the elusive Roe Deer fawns found at the reserve….

21 June 2023

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Mammals

Celebrating improved accessible boardwalk at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Celebrating improved accessible boardwalk at Gosforth Nature Reserve

A new boardwalk and path improvements are enabling more people to enjoy nature, thanks to committed volunteers and the MGL Group….

16 June 2023

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Welcoming the “scientific strangers”; discovering the origins of the NHSN community
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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…

13 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

Bird Ringing | Ornithology

Five Orchids to Discover
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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….

1 June 2023

Botany | Dsicovering Orchids

Otters: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal May 2023
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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…

25 May 2023

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Mammals | Nature Journal | North East Nature | Otter

Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!
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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…

24 May 2023

Birds | Birdwatching | Coastal Wildlife | Ornithology

Experience Wildlife at Gosforth Nature Reserve 
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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…

5 May 2023

Botany | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ornithology

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