Archive & Library ›
English Perennial Flax, by June Cleal
Local naturalist, June Cleal, shares a delightful poem inspired by the discovery of English Perennial Flax on the Hartondown Hills….
Nature in the North East
Birds ›
A Ringers Year: April 2021
Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares an April update summarising bird monitoring across Northumberland throughout the month….
Citizen Science ›
Where to Spot Ladybirds
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this spring and summer….
Citizen Science ›
Introducing the Nomad Bees
Local naturalist and Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, introduces the nomad bees – a group of wasp-like bees that survive by exploiting the hard work of other solitary bees. …
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
Recent sightings at Gosforth Nature Reserve
Young naturalist, David Raffle, takes a look back at your sightings and discoveries at Gosforth Nature Reserve over the last few weeks….
Citizen Science ›
North East Ladybird Spot Update: Week 6
Naturalist, David Raffle, examines your observations and discoveries made during week six of the North East Ladybird Spot….
Nature in the North East ›
Art in Lockdown
For local naturalist, Neil Pont, lockdown provided an opportunity to create new artworks celebrating the beauty of North East nature….
Citizen Science ›
Black with red spots: What’s my Ladybird?
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to red-spotted ladybird species found in the North East….
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year: March 2021
Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a March update summarising bird monitoring across Northumberland throughout the month….
Nature in the North East ›
Revisiting a Childhood Haunt
For local naturalist & artist, Gary McWilliams, lockdown provided an opportunity to admire wildlife at the site which first sparked his interest in natural history….