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Ladybird Field Skills: Cemetery Ladybirds
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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…

1 February 2023

James Common | Jesmond | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Moments from a December Walk, a poem by Terry Astley
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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….

26 January 2023

Archive | Botany | Library and Archive | Poetry | Winter

Books, Glorious Books
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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….

18 January 2023

Books | Library

The Wildlife Living Among Us
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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….

17 January 2023

local wildlife | Wildlife

Launching Nature’s Cure: New Voices for North East Nature
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Launching Nature’s Cure: New Voices for North East Nature

Discover more about the launch of our latest project, Nature’s Cure, meet out new team member and discover how you can get involved….

17 January 2023

Archive | new project

Wandering Walrus Spotted in Northumberland
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Wandering Walrus Spotted in Northumberland

Discover more about an unusual visitor to the Northumberland coast, and the potential reasons for this wandering Walrus. …

5 January 2023

Mammals | News

A Ringer’s Year: December 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: December 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares the story of a well travelled Barn Owl and an update on bird ringing in December….

4 January 2023

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022

As a new year approaches, NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares the results of the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot…

21 December 2022

Citizen Science | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

What Can You Do If You See A Seal?
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What Can You Do If You See A Seal?

Breeding season has arrived for one of the North East’s most iconic mammals, the seal. What can you do if you find one in distress?…

19 December 2022

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Winter Sounds, a poem by Terry Astley
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Winter Sounds, a poem by Terry Astley

Discover Winter Sounds by North East poet and naturalist, Terry Astley, a poem that reminds us of our connection to nature….

14 December 2022

Archive | Botany | Library and Archive | Poetry | Winter

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