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Walking the Ouse Burn Part 6: “Waters of Woolsington”
It was a lovely sunny spring day when myself, Paul Balmont the Ouse Burn Way Programme Development Manager, and some…
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Volunteer’s Week: Being an Education Ranger at Gosforth Nature Reserve
I began volunteering with the Education Rangers for the Natural History Society of Northumbria in autumn last year (2024). Since…
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Being a Volunteer Student Naturalist: Amelia Jenkin’s Placement Year at the Natural History Society of Northumbria (2024-25)
As my time at NHSN comes to a close, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on what I…
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From Nature-Lover to Naturalist: Lekshmi Vijay’s Placement Year with the Natural History Society of Northumbria (2024-25)
When I started my placement year as a Student Naturalist with the Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN), I knew…
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Bumblebees of North East England
Bees are one of Britain’s favourite pollinators but how much do you know about them? Bumblebees of North East England provides an in depth look into the bees which call the North East home, read on for a quick overview….
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The North East Bee Hunt: Five Years On
As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2024 North East Bee Hunt and discover…
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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….
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Meet the Ivy Bee
While most bees are winding down for the winter months, one bee is only just waking up. Find out more about the Ivy Bee….
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A Year of North East Bees
Returning for its third year, you have now shared 8,600 sightings of over 60 bee species. You have been finding familiar faces and elusive species. Your records are increasing our understanding of these fascinating and important insects across the North East….
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A Guide to Common North East Bumblebees
Explore the common and familiar bumblebees of North East England in a new blog by NHSN Invertebrate Group coordinator, Charlotte Rankin…
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