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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2023
As another year draws to a close, explore your exciting discoveries during the 2023 North East Ladybird Spot….
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Three Years of Ladybirds: Exploring your North East Ladybird Spot sightings so far
With over 5,700 sightings shared of 27 ladybird species, discover the difference you’ve made so far as part of the North East Ladybird Spot….
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Ladybird Field Skills: Cemetery Ladybirds
With the launch of a new course on North East ladybirds, NHSN members recently set off to explore those found…
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The North East Ladybird Spot in 2022
As a new year approaches, NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares the results of the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot…
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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter
Winter is the perfect time to look for ladybirds. Why not join the North East Ladybird Spot this season and make a real difference for these fantastic insects?…
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Exploring your summer ladybird sightings
NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares an update on your summer ladybird sightings across the North East….
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The Ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve
Explore the diverse and beautiful ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common…
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…
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A short guide to the North East’s grassland ladybirds
In Spring and Summer, many ladybirds become much easier to spot across the North East. Can you find and record…
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Meet the North East’s Inconspicuous Ladybirds
As part of the North East Ladybird Spot, you’ve been observing a number of small, unusual and altogether inconspicuous ladybirds…