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A short guide to the North East’s grassland ladybirds
In Spring and Summer, many ladybirds become much easier to spot across the North East. Can you find and record…
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Meet the North East’s Inconspicuous Ladybirds
As part of the North East Ladybird Spot, you’ve been observing a number of small, unusual and altogether inconspicuous ladybirds…
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Exploring ladybirds at Havannah Nature Reserve
Local naturalist, Sue Hudson, shares a recent trip to Havannah Nature Reserve that saw NHSN members find and record a fantastic ten species of ladybirds…
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Exploring urban ladybirds in Jesmond
Last week, a group of seven local students took to Jesmond Old Cemetery on a sunny Saturday morning with the…
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Exploring your North East ladybird sightings so far
Take a closer look at your sightings and discoveries during the first month of this year’s North East Ladybird Spot…
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Spider families and their webs
Undergraduate student, Sam Gemmell, takes a closer look at spider webs exploring how you can identify their owner without a spider in sight…
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A year of North East ladybirds
Local naturalist, Chris Barlow, looks back over a successful year spent recording and enjoying the North East’s ladybirds I’ve been…
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Finding ladybirds in winter
Local naturalist, James Common, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this winter….
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Identifying Invertebrates
Explore a range of helpful online resources to help you identify your North East invertebrate finds….
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A Short Guide to Solitary Bees
Explore the fascinating world of solitary bees in a short guide by NHSN Invertebrate Section Co-coordinator, Charlotte Rankin…