Botany ›
Lockdown on Kilhope Fell
Local botanist, Lizzie Maddison, shares lockdown notes from the rolling feels above Allenheads, Northumberland….
Updates from NHSN
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
A New Species for Gosforth Nature Reserve and New County Record
Explore a tale of beginner’s luck, expert support, and sound woodland stewardship as local naturalist, Lydia Koelmans, shares the discovery of Porotheleum fimbriatum at Gosforth Nature Reserve….
Citizen Science ›
Identifying Ladybirds: Resources
Perfect for participants of the North East Ladybird Spot, explore a helpful range of ladybird resources to help you this summer….
Invertebrates ›
Identifying Ladybirds: Anatomy & Life Cycle
Dr Gordon Port introduces the anatomy and life cycle of Britain’s diverse and beautiful ladybirds….
Citizen Science ›
The Importance of Your Wildlife Records
In the next in a new series, Charlotte Rankin explores the difference your wildlife records can make, both locally and across the UK…
Birds ›
The Secrets of Owl Feathers
Having discovered two moulted Tawny Owl feathers in his garden, local naturalist, Christopher Wren, takes a closer look at what makes these marvels of nature so special….
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Lockdown, a poem by Michael Powell
Inspired by walks in scenic Weardale, Michael Powell shares a poem highlighting the importance of nature during the testing days of lockdown….
Citizen Science ›
Species on the map: the basics of wildlife recording
In the first in a new series, Charlotte Rankin explores how you can make the most of your sightings through wildlife recording….
News ›
The Student Experience
MA student, Dina Schwartz, shares her experience on NHSN’s Student Award Scheme in the midst of a global pandemic….
Nature in the North East ›
Wilderness on Our Doorstep
For local naturalist, Keith Buchanan, the beautiful North Pennines offered relief and escapism during lockdown….