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North East Ladybird Spot update: Week 1
NHSN Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, examines your finds and observations made in week one of the North East Ladybird Spot….
Nature in the North East
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
A New Species for Gosforth Nature Reserve and New County Record
Explore a tale of beginner’s luck, expert support, and sound woodland stewardship as local naturalist, Lydia Koelmans, shares the discovery of Porotheleum fimbriatum at Gosforth Nature Reserve….
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Identifying Ladybirds: Resources
Perfect for participants of the North East Ladybird Spot, explore a helpful range of ladybird resources to help you this summer….
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Identifying Ladybirds: Anatomy & Life Cycle
Dr Gordon Port introduces the anatomy and life cycle of Britain’s diverse and beautiful ladybirds….
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Species on the map: The Importance of Your Wildlife Records
In the next in a new series, Charlotte Rankin explores the difference your wildlife records can make, both locally and across the UK…
Birds ›
The Secrets of Owl Feathers
Having discovered two moulted Tawny Owl feathers in his garden, local naturalist, Christopher Wren, takes a closer look at what makes these marvels of nature so special….
Nature in the North East ›
Lockdown, a poem by Michael Powell
Inspired by walks in scenic Weardale, Michael Powell shares a poem highlighting the importance of nature during the testing days of lockdown….
Citizen Science ›
Species on the map: the basics of wildlife recording
In the first in a new series, Charlotte Rankin explores how you can make the most of your sightings through wildlife recording….
Nature in the North East ›
Wilderness on Our Doorstep
For local naturalist, Keith Buchanan, the beautiful North Pennines offered relief and escapism during lockdown….
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year: January 2021
Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a January update summarising bird monitoring across North Northumberland at the start of a new year….