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A Year of North East Bees
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A Year of North East Bees

Returning for its third year, you have now shared 8,600 sightings of over 60 bee species. You have been finding familiar faces and elusive species. Your records are increasing our understanding of these fascinating and important insects across the North East….

8 August 2022

Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt

Red Squirrels coming through Storm Arwen
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Red Squirrels coming through Storm Arwen

Heinz Traut of Red Squirrels Northern England shares an update on the impact of Storn Arwen on the North East’s…

28 January 2022

Red Squirrels | Storm Arwen

Finding ladybirds in winter
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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….

14 January 2022

Invertebrates | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Identifying Invertebrates
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Identifying Invertebrates

Explore a range of helpful online resources to help you identify your North East invertebrate finds….

19 December 2021

Invertebrates

A Short Guide to Solitary Bees
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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…

17 December 2021

Bees | North East Bee Hunt

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

ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot

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

ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot

North East Citizen Science: Coastal and marine
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North East Citizen Science: Coastal and marine

Want to help protect coastal and marine wildlife? Discover citizen science projects that you can join while by the sea….

5 November 2021

Citizen Science | Nature in the North East

North East Citizen Science: Mammals
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North East Citizen Science: Mammals

Keen to help track the trends of North East mammals? Discover mammal citizen science projects that you take part in across the region….

5 November 2021

Citizen Science | Mammals | Nature in the North East

North East Citizen Science: General wildlife
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North East Citizen Science: General wildlife

Keen to help monitor North East wildlife? Discover citizen science projects across the region that welcome all species sightings….

5 November 2021

Citizen Science | Nature in the North East

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