Botany ›
A Focus on Ivy
While most wildflowers have finished for the year, Autumn is the time when Ivy bursts into life. Explore the value of this underappreciated plant for flower-visiting insects in a new article by Charlotte Rankin…
Invertebrates
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #10
You have now shared over 2000 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Below, Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….
Invertebrates ›
Discover Plasterer Bees
Charlotte Rankin introduces a small and industrious group of bees you could encounter in your garden throughout August…
Invertebrates ›
Nectar Robbing
Explore problem-solving in short-tongued bees in a post by local naturalist, Christopher Wren…
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature | Nectar Robbing | North East Bee Hunt
Botany ›
Are Foreign Flowers the Future?
Explore the urban insect pollinator and learn how non-native flowers could help reverse their decline with postgraduate researcher, Shannon Goldberg…
Bees | Botany | Invertebrates | Pollinators
Invertebrates ›
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. …
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #9
You have now shared a fantastic 1750 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Below, Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….
Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | North East | North East Bee Hunt
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #7
You have now shared an incredible 1400 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and provides inspiration on what to look for this week…
Invertebrates ›
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….
Bees | Bumblebees of North East England | Invertebrates | Lockdown Naturalists
Invertebrates ›
North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #5
You have now shared a fantastic 900 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….