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Bumblebees of North East England

Spring on the Prudhoe Spetchells
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Spring on the Prudhoe Spetchells

Rinke Vinkenoog provides an account of the unfolding spring at the Prudhoe Spetchells, highlighting the wildlife you can enjoy at this remarkable and very special location….

3 June 2020

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The Rare Bees of North East England
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The Rare Bees of North East England

Discover seven rare North East bees you could find in your own garden…

4 May 2020

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Five bee mimics you might encounter in the North East
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Five bee mimics you might encounter in the North East

When recording bees, it pays to be wary of imposters. Here, Charlotte Rankin introduces five North East hoverflies with the potential to confuse observers….

7 April 2020

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An Introduction to Bee Diversity
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An Introduction to Bee Diversity

Explore the world of honeybees, solitary bees and bumblebees with NHSN Project Officer and local entomologist, Charlotte Rankin…

30 March 2020

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Online Talk: Bumblebees of North East England
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Online Talk: Bumblebees of North East England

Discover the biology, ecology and future status of bumblebees in North East England…

26 March 2020

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Join the buzz around bumblebees in 2020
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Join the buzz around bumblebees in 2020

It’s hard not to admire bumblebees: they’re colourful, perform a vital function in the ecosystem and are sufficiently diverse to…

22 January 2020

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