Citizen Science ›
Where to Spot Ladybirds
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this spring and summer….
Updates from NHSN
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North East Bee Hunt update: Week 6
Local naturalist, David Raffle, provides an update on your North East Bee Hunt finds and observations so far….
North East Naturalists ›
Remembering former NHSN Chair and passionate naturalist, Derek Shannon
A former NHSN Chair and life member, Derek Shannon’s family reflect on his great contribution to natural history in the North East…
Citizen Science ›
Introducing the Nomad Bees
Local naturalist and Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, introduces the nomad bees – a group of wasp-like bees that survive by exploiting the hard work of other solitary bees. …
Gosforth Nature Reserve ›
Recent sightings at Gosforth Nature Reserve
Young naturalist, David Raffle, takes a look back at your sightings and discoveries at Gosforth Nature Reserve over the last few weeks….
Citizen Science ›
North East Ladybird Spot Update: Week 6
Naturalist, David Raffle, examines your observations and discoveries made during week six of the North East Ladybird Spot….
Nature in the North East ›
Art in Lockdown
For local naturalist, Neil Pont, lockdown provided an opportunity to create new artworks celebrating the beauty of North East nature….
Citizen Science ›
Black with red spots: What’s my Ladybird?
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to red-spotted ladybird species found in the North East….
Birds ›
A Ringer’s Year: March 2021
Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a March update summarising bird monitoring across Northumberland throughout the month….
Nature in the North East ›
Revisiting a Childhood Haunt
For local naturalist & artist, Gary McWilliams, lockdown provided an opportunity to admire wildlife at the site which first sparked his interest in natural history….