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Welcoming the “scientific strangers”; discovering the origins of the NHSN community
In this blog, North East Nature Archive volunteer Mel shares her research into the history of NHSN’s approach to engagement…
Updates from NHSN
Botany ›
Getting Started with Trees: Five to Spot this Summer
Explore some of the region’s beautiful trees this summer, starting with five common tree species. Sessile Oak © Hans Dekker…
Botany ›
Five Ferns Thriving in City Walls
The sight of ferns gracing our garden walls provides a reminder of the tenacity of nature but did you know there are more than one out their to be discovered?…
Botany | Ferns | James Common | Nature
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year May 2023
Take a look at the exciting birds that were ringed during May. I mentioned back in March that I had…
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Five Orchids to Discover
The recent warm weather has brought out many orchids, find out five species you can encounter this spring and summer….
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Otters: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal May 2023
In this new series of blogs, we will explore monthly highlights of the reserve’s secretive residents. This week, we will…
Gosforth Nature Reserve | Mammals | Nature Journal | North East Nature | Otter
Birds ›
Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!
The North East coast is home to some of the most breathtaking seabird colonies in the UK. Find out more…
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Experience Wildlife at Gosforth Nature Reserve
Enjoy a fresh spring walk around Gosforth Nature this half term and find out about some of the wildlife you are likely…
Botany | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ornithology
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The Caterpillar and the Butterfly, a poem by Terry Astley
Marvel at the array of magical forms in which a caterpillar takes in this poem by North East poet and…