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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite

While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…

10 May 2022

Insects | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Identifying Invertebrates
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Identifying Invertebrates

Explore a range of helpful online resources to help you identify your North East invertebrate finds….

19 December 2021

Invertebrates

Exploring the Great Limestone in Weardale
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Exploring the Great Limestone in Weardale

Recently, local naturalists and NHSN’s Earth Sciences Section set out to explore the Great Limestone in Weardale. Take a closer look at what they discovered. …

25 October 2021

A Ringer’s Year: September 2021
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A Ringer’s Year: September 2021

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

5 October 2021

Birds | Phil Hanmer

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

The Power of Bugs
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The Power of Bugs

Nick Wilson-Smith shares news of an exciting new project taking place at the National Trust’s stunning Gibside property. …

23 June 2021

Gibside | Insects | National Trust | Power of Bugs

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Closer to Home

For local naturalist, Dick Gilhespy, lockdown provided an opportunity to study enjoy wildlife close to home in Newcastle My idea…

2 December 2020

Lockdown Naturalists

Explore two new talks this Friday
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Explore two new talks this Friday

Friday 4 December, 18.29 To tree or not to tree? Where should we plant new native woodland? Our native woodlands…

2 December 2020

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2 October 2020

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