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The Caterpillar and the Butterfly, a poem by Terry Astley
Marvel at the array of magical forms in which a caterpillar takes in this poem by North East poet and…
Invertebrates
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Five Spring Butterflies to Keep an Eye Out For
As the days become longer and temperature rise, butterflies are emerging from hibernation. Here are five butterflies to look out…
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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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Five insects to spot this Spring
Discover five insects to spot this spring as David Raffle introduces some of the intriguing species you could encounter close to home….
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Don’t Forget the Soil
Natural History Museum Researcher, Victoria Burton, shares the exceptional biodiversity in soil and why it’s important for all of us….
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Discovering Dazzling Dragonflies
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
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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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The Dragonflies of Gosforth Nature Reserve
2022 has been an amazing year for Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve. Local naturalists, Elaine and Ian Burnell share their summer sightings….
Dragonfly | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Insects | Invertebrates
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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….
Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far
Together, you’ve helped make the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot the biggest yet but there’s still time to get involved…
Citizen Science | Invertebrates | ladybird | North East Ladybird Spot