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Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!
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Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!

The North East coast is home to some of the most breathtaking seabird colonies in the UK. Find out more…

24 May 2023

Birds | Birdwatching | Coastal Wildlife | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: April 2023
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A Ringer’s Year: April 2023

North East Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, summarises April’s bird ringing with an update on what the recent weather has meant for…

2 May 2023

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: January 2023
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A Ringer’s Year: January 2023

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout January, including sighting some beautiful Redpoll….

15 February 2023

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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

Bird Spotting at Saltholme
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Bird Spotting at Saltholme

On a windy visit to RSPB Saltholme, Student Naturalists, Alex and Amber, had a fantastic day learning more about both the reserve….

29 November 2022

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A Ringer’s Year: November 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: November 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing and breeding Barn Owls in Northumberland in November….

8 November 2022

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

The Reed Warblers of Gosforth Nature Reserve
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The Reed Warblers of Gosforth Nature Reserve

NHSN Volunteer Jenny and Ornithology Specialist Group Coordinator Chris share an update on Gosforth Nature Reserve’s population of Reed Warblers. …

13 October 2022

Bird Ringing | Birds | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: September 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: September 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout September….

5 October 2022

Birds | Ornithology

North East Citizen Science: Birds
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North East Citizen Science: Birds

Keen to help monitor North East birds? Discover ornithological citizen science projects taking place in the region….

4 November 2021

Birds | Citizen Science | Nature in the North East | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: September 2021
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A Ringer’s Year: September 2021

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout September….

5 October 2021

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