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Seven Queen Bumblebees to Spot This Spring
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Seven Queen Bumblebees to Spot This Spring

At the height of spring, queen bumblebees are out in force. Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, guides you through seven queen bumblebees you are likely to encounter this spring….

11 April 2021

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North East Bee Hunt update: Week 1
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North East Bee Hunt update: Week 1

NHSN Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, examines your finds and observations made in week one of the North East Bee Hunt….

31 March 2021

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Identifying Bees: Bee Resources
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Identifying Bees: Bee Resources

Perfect for participants of the North East Bee Hunt, explore helpful bee resources to help you identify the species you see this spring and summer….

18 March 2021

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Identifying Bees: Bee Basics
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Identifying Bees: Bee Basics

Get to grips with bee basics as Charlotte Rankin introduces the anatomy and life cycle of the North East’s bees….

18 March 2021

Bees | Invertebrates | NE Bee Hunt

North East Ladybird Spot update: week 1
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North East Ladybird Spot update: week 1

NHSN Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, examines your finds and observations made in week one of the North East Ladybird Spot….

4 March 2021

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Identifying Ladybirds: Resources
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Identifying Ladybirds: Resources

Perfect for participants of the North East Ladybird Spot, explore a helpful range of ladybird resources to help you this summer….

23 February 2021

Ladybirds | NE Ladybird Spot

Identifying Ladybirds: Anatomy & Life Cycle
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Identifying Ladybirds: Anatomy & Life Cycle

Dr Gordon Port introduces the anatomy and life cycle of Britain’s diverse and beautiful ladybirds….

23 February 2021

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An Italian Window in the Pandemic
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An Italian Window in the Pandemic

Phil Hanmer explores the wilds of Abruzzo, Italy, sharing the interesting finds made on a recent NHSN members tour with NatureTrek….

26 January 2021

Abruzzo | NatureTrek | Phil Hanmer

Invertebrate Photography During Lockdown
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Invertebrate Photography During Lockdown

For Ian Beddison, lockdown provided an opportunity to photograph and admire a wealth of eyecatching invertebrates. The arrival of the…

21 December 2020

Invertebrates | Lockdown Naturalists

The North East Bee Hunt: Your 2020 Results
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The North East Bee Hunt: Your 2020 Results

This year, naturalists across the North East took part in the North East Bee Hunt. Mapping the region’s bees, your…

16 December 2020

Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt | North East Nature

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