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Studying the Gateshead Saltmeadows Kittiwakes
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Studying the Gateshead Saltmeadows Kittiwakes

Local ornithologist, Andy Rickeard, shares how support from NHSN’s Dickinson Memorial Fund has helped Kittiwake research in Gateshead The Kittiwake…

14 August 2024

Dickinson Fund | Kittiwake

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Shrews on the Menu
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Shrews on the Menu

Filmed for the first time at the reserve, explore an interesting interaction between Grey Herons and Water Shrews in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

22 July 2024

Gosforth Nature Reserve

Meet our new Student Archivist
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Meet our new Student Archivist

This week, NHSN welcomed Sasha Lawson-Frost as our new Student Archivist. Find out more about Sasha in her own words below….

16 July 2024

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My Experience of NHSN’s Student Award Scheme
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My Experience of NHSN’s Student Award Scheme

From public speaking to important environmental research, Newcastle University Student, Gemma Ball, shares her experience on NHSN’s Student Award Scheme…

10 July 2024

Student Award

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Great Spotted Woodpeckers
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Great Spotted Woodpeckers

Enjoy a closer look at one of Gosforth Nature Reserve’s most prominent woodland birds in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

25 June 2024

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Wildlife Highlights from Rising Sun Country Park
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Wildlife Highlights from Rising Sun Country Park

As part of Gosforth’s Wild Web, local naturalist, Claire Partleton, shares seasonal highlights from Rising Sun Country Park …

19 June 2024

Gosforth's Wild Web | Rising Sun

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Early Season Dragonflies

Enjoy a closer look at the early season dragonflies and damselflies to be found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

28 May 2024

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What Exactly is a Bioblitz?
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What Exactly is a Bioblitz?

Bioblitzes are fun way to learn more about the wildlife living in a specific place, whether that be a park, nature reserve or neighbourhood. Join in this summer and help project wildlife across Newcastle….

21 May 2024

Bioblitz | Gosfoth's Wild Web

Vacancy for an Activity Assistant
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Vacancy for an Activity Assistant

We are looking for an Activity Assistant to help deliver nature activities as part of Gosforth’s Wild Web, funded by…

9 May 2024

Citizen Science | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Gosforth's Wild Web

More of Your Stories About Nature’s Cure in Time of Need
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More of Your Stories About Nature’s Cure in Time of Need

Thank you for sharing your stories! In this blog, Project Archivist Kate Guariento shares more of your stories collected so…

1 May 2024

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