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A Lockdown Mystery
For local naturalist, Terry Coult, lockdown provided an opportunity to study and appreciate a most unusual orchid…
Updates from NHSN
Invertebrates ›
Introducing the Fork-tailed Flower Bee
Charlotte Rankin introduces the endearing and under-recorded Fork-tailed Flower Bee, a species you could encounter in your gardens throughout July…
Fork-tailed Flower Bee | Insects | Nature | North East Bee Hunt
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #8
You have now shared a fantastic 1600 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Below, Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….
Nature in the North East ›
Online talk: How will climate change affect insect pollinators?
Join pollinator researcher, Ellen Moss, and discover the impact of climate change on pollinators and the wildflowers they feed on…
Bees | Friday Night Talks | Natural History Talk | Pollinators
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Wildlife Photography from Tynemouth
Wildlife photographer Chris Castling shares a gallery of images captured within walking distance of home…
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Lockdown Notes
Our next Lockdown Naturalist entry comes from naturalist and seabird scientist, Daniel Turner, at Tynemouth…
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Your Sightings from Gosforth Nature Reserve
Siskins, sandpipers & St. John’s-wort in your latest wildlife update from Gosforth Nature Reserve…
Botany ›
Botany at Epiacum
Recently, NHSN botanists visited the Roman fort of Epiacum to produce an inventory of the plants growing at the historic site. Angus Lunn shares their finds below….
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #7
You have now shared an incredible 1400 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and provides inspiration on what to look for this week…
Invertebrates ›
Who is coming to stay?
Uncover the species likely to be found in your bee hotel in a new post from local entomologist, Louise Hislop…
Bee Hotel | Garden Wildlife | North East Bee Hunt | Pollinators | Ruby-tailed Wasp | Wasp