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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otters, Bitterns and Hidden Wildlife Caught on Camera
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otters, Bitterns and Hidden Wildlife Caught on Camera

In this month’s Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal, Christopher Wren, NHSN Naturalist, shares a fascinating glimpse into spring on the reserve, from booming Bitterns and singing Cetti’s Warblers to trail camera footage of otters, goslings and a rare visiting Redstart….

22 May 2026

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Exciting News for Sand Martins at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Exciting News for Sand Martins at Gosforth Nature Reserve

You might have spotted that a new artificial nesting bank has been installed at Gosforth Nature Reserve, giving Sand Martins a more stable place to nest. Funded by NHSN members and built by volunteers, it is a great example of practical action for nature….

1 May 2026

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Predators of the Reedbeds
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Predators of the Reedbeds

In this month’s Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal, Christopher Wren, NHSN Naturalist, shares insights into the secret lives of predatory reedbed birds….

23 April 2026

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North East Nature Journal: A Smelly World
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North East Nature Journal: A Smelly World

In this month’s North East Nature Journal, Christopher Wren, NHSN Naturalist, shares insights into the smelly world of mustelids….

26 March 2026

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Otter

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Can you help put your office support and administration skills to good use in our office based in the Great North Museum: Hancock? We are looking for a friendly and organised volunteer to help with a variety of office tasks….

19 March 2026

Administration volunteer | Office volunteer | Volunteer

Migratory Birds to Discover This Spring
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Migratory Birds to Discover This Spring

Spring in the North East sees the arrival of many songbird and flycatcher species, returning to the UK to settle in for their breeding season….

19 March 2026

Birds | North East Nature | Ornithology

Introducing our first Artist in Residence
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Introducing our first Artist in Residence

This spring, we’re so excited to welcome Kate Miller as our very first Gosforth Nature Reserve Artist in Residence. We caught up with her to find out more about what she’ll be doing during her residency….

17 March 2026

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Launching the Urban Flora of Newcastle & North Tyneside
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Launching the Urban Flora of Newcastle & North Tyneside

Proudly supported by NHSN, the Urban Flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside, by NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, is available now via Amazon….

9 March 2026

Botany | Newcastle | Urban Flora | Wildflowers

Boosting Wildlife Along the Ouse Burn Way with New Ecologist
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Boosting Wildlife Along the Ouse Burn Way with New Ecologist

Exciting news for nature in Newcastle! We welcome Emily Anderson to the Ouse Burn Way team as the city’s first dedicated Ouse Burn Ecologist, a role aimed at improving wildlife habitats and connecting local communities with the Ouse Burn Way….

27 February 2026

Ellie Davison | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Ouse Burn Way

North East Nature Journal: Weasels and Stoats
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North East Nature Journal: Weasels and Stoats

In this month’s Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal, Christopher Wren, NHSN Naturalist, shares insights into Weasels and Stoats…

27 February 2026

Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Otter

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