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Seven Queen Bumblebees to Spot This Spring
At the height of spring, queen bumblebees are out in force. Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, guides you through seven queen bumblebees you are likely to encounter this spring….
Updates from NHSN
Invertebrates ›
Five insects to spot this Spring
Discover five insects to spot this spring as David Raffle introduces some of the intriguing species you could encounter close to home….
Botany ›
Five Snowdrops to Spot this Season
The sight of Snowdrops strewn across the woodland floor is one of the iconic sights of late winter, but did you know that there is more than one out there to be discovered?…
Nature in the North East ›
New Faces at NHSN
Recently, NHSN was pleased to welcome Anna Ward to the team as our new Finance and Office Manager, and Ho-Yin…
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year: January 2023
North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout January, including sighting some beautiful Redpoll….
News ›
“Listen to nature, be gentle to bugs and animals.” Yaretzi, aged 6
1,500 North East children are sharing their Plan A to save North East Nature NHSN members and supporters are passionate…
Citizen Science ›
Ladybird Field Skills: Cemetery Ladybirds
With the launch of a new course on North East ladybirds, NHSN members recently set off to explore those found…
James Common | Jesmond | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot
Archive ›
Moments from a December Walk, a poem by Terry Astley
Terry Astley shares more moments from exploring North East nature in winter. He captures the sights and sounds of the coast….
Archive | Botany | Library and Archive | Poetry | Winter
Archive & Library ›
Books, Glorious Books
A wide array of natural history books have been donated to the North East Natural History Library by Alisoun Gardner-Medwin. Find out more….
Birds ›
The Wildlife Living Among Us
Celebrate North East Nature with Young Ranger, Abit Makarim. He shares how he explores his local area to find plenty of wonderful wildlife….