Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
House martins: A particular nest in Morpeth
NHSN member, Bridget Gubbins, shares the story of the first House Martins to nest in her Morpeth garden since 1976…
Updates from NHSN
Birds ›
A Ringers Year: October 2020
Read the latest monthly update from ornithologist and bird ringer, Phil Hanmer…
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Discovering Birdwatching
For young NHSN member, Max Bawden, lockdown provided an opportunity to discover a new hobby in the beautiful surrounds of the Lake District…
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
My life in lockdown
For NHSN member, Ann Chapman, lockdown led to a growing appreciation for some of the North East’s most common, yet beautiful, wildflowers…
Botany ›
Abundant acorns on the forest floor – is 2020 a mast year?
With autumn in full swing, naturalists across the North East are noticing an unusual abundance of seasonal fruits. Polly Stevens asks an important question: is 2020 a ‘mast year’?…
Nature in the North East ›
Embleton Quarry: a gem on the Northumberland Coast
Fresh from her recent 1829 Talk, Ellie Coleman provides an introduction to Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve and the work which goes into protecting and improving this precious coastal site…
Invertebrates ›
A Beginner’s Guide to Observing Odonata
Local naturalist, Mark Welfare, shares some top tips for observing dragonflies and damselflies…
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Shades of Green
For NHSN member, Mima Cattan, the experience of sensing and observing nature during lockdown brought a new dimension to her appreciation of the natural world…
Birds ›
A Ringers Year: September 2020
Read the latest monthly update from ornithologist and bird ringer, Phil Hanmer…
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