The North East Ladybird Spot began four years ago in February 2021 and since then almost 200 volunteers have submitted nearly 10,000 records of 28 species of ladybirds. …
Citizen Science | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ladybirds | North East Ladybird Spot
Solitary Bees, is the latest edition to the Collins New Naturalist series. In this blog, Library Volunteer, Helen Chester, reviews…
Enjoy a fresh spring walk around Gosforth Nature this half term and find out about some of the wildlife you are likely…
Botany | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ornithology
Marvel at the array of magical forms in which a caterpillar takes in this poem by North East poet and…
As the days become longer and temperature rise, butterflies are emerging from hibernation. Here are five butterflies to look out…
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….
Discover five insects to spot this spring as David Raffle introduces some of the intriguing species you could encounter close to home….
Natural History Museum Researcher, Victoria Burton, shares the exceptional biodiversity in soil and why it’s important for all of us….
Meet the dragonflies and Damselflies found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2022, with local naturalist and volunteer, Chris Wren….
Citizen Science | Dragonflies | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East
While most bees are winding down for the winter months, one bee is only just waking up. Find out more about the Ivy Bee….