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The Ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve
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The Ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve

Explore the diverse and beautiful ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common…

20 July 2022

Insects | James Common | Ladybirds

An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite

While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…

10 May 2022

Insects | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Exploring urban ladybirds in Jesmond
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Exploring urban ladybirds in Jesmond

Last week, a group of seven local students took to Jesmond Old Cemetery on a sunny Saturday morning with the…

3 March 2022

Insects | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot

Bees and Bee Orchids at Silverlink
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Bees and Bee Orchids at Silverlink

Last week, NHSN members set out in search of bees and Bee Orchids at Silverlink Biodiversity Park. Here, James Common takes a look back at what they discovered….

29 June 2021

Bee Orchids | Insects | James Common | Silverlink

The Power of Bugs
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The Power of Bugs

Nick Wilson-Smith shares news of an exciting new project taking place at the National Trust’s stunning Gibside property. …

23 June 2021

Gibside | Insects | National Trust | Power of Bugs

A Beginners Guide to ‘White’ butterflies
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A Beginners Guide to ‘White’ butterflies

White butterflies are a common sight during the warmer months of the year and in the North East, you are likely to encounter four common species. Separate and identify these four species with NHSN Invertebrate Section lead, Gordon Port. …

3 August 2020

Butterflies | Insects | Invertebrates | Lepidoptera

Introducing the Fork-tailed Flower Bee
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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…

15 July 2020

Fork-tailed Flower Bee | Insects | Nature | North East Bee Hunt

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #8
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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….

15 July 2020

Bees | Insects | North East Bee Hunt

Early Season Damselflies and Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Early Season Damselflies and Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve

Discover the early season dragonflies and damselflies of Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new photo-blog from naturalist, Christopher Wren…

9 June 2020

Damselflies | Dragonflies | Insects

Identifying White-tailed Bumblebees
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Identifying White-tailed Bumblebees

White-tailed bees can be a confusing bunch. Learn to identify some of the most frequently encountered species in a new post by Charlotte Rankin….

19 May 2020

Bees | Insects | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

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