Citizen Science ›
Identifying Ladybirds: Anatomy & Life Cycle
Dr Gordon Port introduces the anatomy and life cycle of Britain’s diverse and beautiful ladybirds….
Nature in the North East
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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….
Nature in the North East ›
Bring Back the Cacophony
In his second set of lockdown reflections, Alan Charlton wishes for nothing more than the return of sound following months of silence….
Botany ›
The Hidden World of Bryophytes in the North East
Naturalist, Ryan Clark, explores the hidden world of Bryophytes in the North East, sharing the species you could find on your walks across the region….
Botany | Bryophytes | Liverwort | Moss
Nature in the North East ›
A Lockdown Note
For local naturalist, Ian Burnell, lockdown provided the opportunity to observe and admire the wildlife of his home patch in…