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The Geology of Seahouses
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The Geology of Seahouses

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the fascinating geology of Seahouses in Northumberland. Take a closer look at what they discovered….

3 August 2021

Earth Sciences | Geology | Northumberland | Seahouses

Get to Know Your Male Bumblebees
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Get to Know Your Male Bumblebees

As we approach late summer, take a closer look at four male bumblebees you could encounter across the North East….

2 August 2021

Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt

Botany on the banks of the Tyne
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Botany on the banks of the Tyne

Take a look back at a recent NHSN botany trip to Wylam in a short blog by local naturalist, James Common….

28 July 2021

Botany | Chris Metherell | Wildflowers

Act NOW to protect Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Act NOW to protect Gosforth Nature Reserve

Persimmon Homes have applied to build 133 homes opposite Gosforth Nature Reserve. We have only three weeks to protect an urban oasis, greatly enjoyed by local people….

19 July 2021

Development | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Persimmon | Wildlife

Ladybirds to Spot This Summer
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Ladybirds to Spot This Summer

As part of the North East Ladybird Spot, take a closer look at six of the target ladybirds to spot this summer….

17 July 2021

Invertebrates | Ladybirds | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot

Meet the Summer Solitary Bees
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Meet the Summer Solitary Bees

Take a closer look at four summer-flying solitary bees that you could spot in the North East with naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….

17 July 2021

Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt

The Geology of Cow Green
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The Geology of Cow Green

Recently, NHSN members set out to explore the rich and varied geology of Cow Green in Upper Teesdale. Take a…

15 July 2021

Earth Sciences | Geology

A Ringers Year: June 2021
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A Ringers Year: June 2021

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout June…

13 July 2021

Bird Ringing | Phil Hanmer | Wildlife

Trek to rescue Teesdale’s rare flora
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Trek to rescue Teesdale’s rare flora

Dr. Margaret Bradshaw, renowned champion of Upper Teesdale’s rare plants for over sixty years, is set to start a new fundraising adventure. …

8 July 2021

Teesdale

Fern foray at Hareshaw Linn
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Fern foray at Hareshaw Linn

NHSN member, Jane Kysow, shares a short account of fern identification trip to Hareshaw Linn in Northumberland…

7 July 2021

Botany | Hareshaw Linn | Wildlife

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