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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The North East Ladybird Spot
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The North East Ladybird Spot

The North East Ladybird Spot began four years ago in February 2021 and since then almost 200 volunteers have submitted nearly 10,000 records of 28 species of ladybirds. …

26 February 2025

Citizen Science | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?
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The North East’s Most Wanted – Can You Find These Local Ladybirds?

Can you help find, survey and record these elusive North East ladybirds? It’s official, you have now shared over 10,000…

7 November 2024

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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

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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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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter
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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter

Winter is the perfect time to look for ladybirds. Why not join the North East Ladybird Spot this season and make a real difference for these fantastic insects?…

25 October 2022

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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far
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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far

Together, you’ve helped make the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot the biggest yet but there’s still time to get involved…

7 June 2022

Citizen Science | Invertebrates | ladybird | North East Ladybird Spot

An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite

While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…

10 May 2022

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A short guide to the North East’s grassland ladybirds
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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…

21 April 2022

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Meet the North East’s Inconspicuous Ladybirds
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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…

28 March 2022

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Exploring your North East ladybird sightings so far
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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…

17 February 2022

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