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Five Snowdrops to Spot this Season
The sight of Snowdrops strewn across the woodland floor is one of the iconic sights of late winter, but did you know that there is more than one out there to be discovered?…
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Ladybird Field Skills: Cemetery Ladybirds
With the launch of a new course on North East ladybirds, NHSN members recently set off to explore those found…
James Common | Jesmond | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot
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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…
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Discovering Dazzling Dragonflies
Meet the dragonflies and Damselflies found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2022, with local naturalist and volunteer, Chris Wren….
Citizen Science | Dragonflies | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East
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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter
Winter is the perfect time to look for ladybirds. Why not join the North East Ladybird Spot this season and make a real difference for these fantastic insects?…
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Exploring your summer ladybird sightings
NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares an update on your summer ladybird sightings across the North East….
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Meet the Ivy Bee
While most bees are winding down for the winter months, one bee is only just waking up. Find out more about the Ivy Bee….
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The Dragonflies of Gosforth Nature Reserve
2022 has been an amazing year for Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve. Local naturalists, Elaine and Ian Burnell share their summer sightings….
Dragonfly | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Insects | Invertebrates
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A Year of North East Bees
Returning for its third year, you have now shared 8,600 sightings of over 60 bee species. You have been finding familiar faces and elusive species. Your records are increasing our understanding of these fascinating and important insects across the North East….
Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
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Help Monitor Garden Bird Behaviour
Discover how you can get involved in a new study monitoring caching behaviour in a range of familiar garden birds. You don’t have to be an expert to get involved!…