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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies

Enjoy a closer look at the early season dragonflies and damselflies to be found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

28 May 2024

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NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Bees at Netherwitton
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NHSN Field Skills – Exploring Bees at Netherwitton

Recently, young naturalists on NHSN’s Field Skills Programme set out to explore spring bees at Netherwitton in Northumberland. Hear how they got on with participant, Vivienne Burgess….

8 May 2024

Field Skills | NHSN Field Skills

The North East Ladybird Spot in 2023
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2023

As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2023 North East Ladybird Spot….

7 November 2023

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Three Years of Ladybirds: Exploring your North East Ladybird Spot sightings so far
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Three Years of Ladybirds: Exploring your North East Ladybird Spot sightings so far

With over 5,700 sightings shared of 27 ladybird species, discover the difference you’ve made so far as part of the North East Ladybird Spot….

12 July 2023

Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

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

Five Spring Butterflies to Keep an Eye Out For 
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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…

18 April 2023

Butterflies | Invertebrates

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….

28 February 2023

Bees | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

Five insects to spot this Spring
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Five insects to spot this Spring

Discover five insects to spot this spring as David Raffle introduces some of the intriguing species you could encounter close to home….

28 February 2023

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Ladybird Field Skills: Cemetery Ladybirds
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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…

1 February 2023

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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022
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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…

21 December 2022

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

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