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The North East Ladybird Spot: Spring Highlights
Take a look back at your North East Ladybird Spot highlights so far in a new blog from local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….
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Meet the Willow Specialists
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, introduces a group of bees found in the North East that depend on Willow for their survival….
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Where to Spot Ladybirds
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this spring and summer….
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Introducing the Nomad Bees
Local naturalist and Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, introduces the nomad bees – a group of wasp-like bees that survive by exploiting the hard work of other solitary bees. …
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Black with red spots: What’s my Ladybird?
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to red-spotted ladybird species found in the North East….
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Identifying Bees: Bee Resources
Perfect for participants of the North East Bee Hunt, explore helpful bee resources to help you identify the species you see this spring and summer….
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Identifying Bees: Bee Basics
Get to grips with bee basics as Charlotte Rankin introduces the anatomy and life cycle of the North East’s bees….
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Invertebrate Photography During Lockdown
For Ian Beddison, lockdown provided an opportunity to photograph and admire a wealth of eyecatching invertebrates. The arrival of the…
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The North East Bee Hunt: Your 2020 Results
This year, naturalists across the North East took part in the North East Bee Hunt. Mapping the region’s bees, your…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Observing Odonata
Local naturalist, Mark Welfare, shares some top tips for observing dragonflies and damselflies…