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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….
Invertebrates
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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….
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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….
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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…
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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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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….
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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….
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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…
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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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Don’t Forget the Soil
Natural History Museum Researcher, Victoria Burton, shares the exceptional biodiversity in soil and why it’s important for all of us….