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Invertebrates

Beetles and Bugs before the Storm
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Beetles and Bugs before the Storm

North East Ladybird Spot volunteer, Daphne Aplin, shares her unexpected invertebrate discoveries during a winter visit to Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park….

3 December 2021

North East Ladybird Spot

Uncover the hidden life of Newcastle’s ponds
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Uncover the hidden life of Newcastle’s ponds

The Natural History Museum are seeking pond samples from Newcastle for GenePools, an exciting new project using novel techniques to uncover the hidden life of urban ponds….

25 November 2021

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Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls
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Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls

From Witches Broom to Silk Buttons, explore the world of plant galls and discover species you could encounter across the North East….

22 November 2021

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North East Ladybird Spot: 2021 Results
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North East Ladybird Spot: 2021 Results

Together you shared over 1,400 sightings with the North East Ladybird Spot in 2021. Take a closer look at your discoveries and the difference your records make for these exquisite insects….

22 November 2021

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Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2021
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Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2021

Local naturalist, Christopher Wren, takes a look back over an incredible year for dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve….

15 November 2021

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North East Bee Hunt: 2021 Results
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North East Bee Hunt: 2021 Results

Together you shared over 4,500 sightings with the North East Bee Hunt in 2021. Take a closer look at your discoveries and the difference your records make for the North East’s pollinators….

22 October 2021

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A year of bees and ladybirds
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A year of bees and ladybirds

As the North East Bee Hunt and Ladybird Spot come to an end for 2021, explore your sightings and highlights in a blog post by Charlotte Rankin….

17 September 2021

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The North East Bee Hunt: Summer highlights
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The North East Bee Hunt: Summer highlights

Explore your North East Bee Hunt highlights this summer in a new blog from local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….

2 September 2021

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The North East Ladybird Spot: Summer highlights
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The North East Ladybird Spot: Summer highlights

Take a look back at your North East Ladybird Spot highlights this summer in a new blog from local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….

2 September 2021

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Ladybirds at Cowpen Bewley
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Ladybirds at Cowpen Bewley

Local naturalist, Daphne Aplin, explores the diverse and beautiful ladybirds of Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park…

13 August 2021

Cowpen | North East Ladybird Spot

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