Mammals ›
Meet the North East’s Brilliant Bats
NHSN Student Naturalist, Alex, explores the bats you can see in the North East and when to see them….
Nature in the North East
Events ›
Your Natural History Talks are Returning
Ready to inspire you this winter, after a two-year wait, in-person NHSN Talks are back this autumn…
Citizen Science ›
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….
Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Mammals ›
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…
Citizen Science ›
Finding ladybirds in winter
Local naturalist, James Common, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this winter….
Citizen Science ›
Identifying Invertebrates
Explore a range of helpful online resources to help you identify your North East invertebrate finds….
Invertebrates ›
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…
Botany ›
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….
ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot
Citizen Science ›
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….
ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot
Citizen Science ›
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….