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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

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #9
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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….

31 July 2020

Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | North East | North East Bee Hunt

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #7
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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…

3 July 2020

Bees | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

Spring on the Prudhoe Spetchells
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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….

3 June 2020

Bees | Bumblebees of North East England | Invertebrates | Lockdown Naturalists

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #5
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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….

3 June 2020

Bees | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt | Pollinators

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #4
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North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #4

You have now shared a fantastic 600 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….

21 May 2020

Bees | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

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

Introducing the Tawny Mining Bee
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Introducing the Tawny Mining Bee

An introduction to the first of your North East Bee Hunt target species: the Tawny Mining Bee…

21 April 2020

Bees | Charlotte Rankin | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

Discover the Dark-edged Bee-fly
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Discover the Dark-edged Bee-fly

Charlotte Rankin provides an overview of the Dark-edged Bee-fly, the bee-fly species you are most likely to encounter in the North East….

15 April 2020

Bee Fly | Dark-edged Bee-Fly | Invertebrates

Online Library: The Beetles of Gosforth Nature Reserve
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Online Library: The Beetles of Gosforth Nature Reserve

Take a closer look at the beetle community of Gosforth Nature Reserve in this 2008 study by Martin Luff…

24 March 2020

Beetles | Entomology | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates

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