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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022
As a new year approaches, NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares the results of the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot…
Nature in the North East
Mammals ›
What Can You Do If You See A Seal?
Breeding season has arrived for one of the North East’s most iconic mammals, the seal. What can you do if you find one in distress?…
Mammals ›
Monitoring Northumberland’s Red Squirrels
Discover how postgraduate researcher and local naturalist, Ian Glendinning, is monitoring Red Squirrels in the Upper Coquet Valley….
Mammals | News | Red Squirrels
Birds ›
Celebrating North East Nature
Celebrate North East nature with local naturalist and National Trust Ranger, Nick Wilson-Smith who shares his recent wildlife encounters….
Citizen Science ›
Discovering Dazzling Dragonflies
Meet the dragonflies and Damselflies found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2022, with local naturalist and volunteer, Chris Wren….
Citizen Science | Dragonflies | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East
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….
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….