Nature in the North East ›
Revisiting a Childhood Haunt
For local naturalist & artist, Gary McWilliams, lockdown provided an opportunity to admire wildlife at the site which first sparked his interest in natural history….
Lockdown Naturalists
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Nature Notes during lockdown with young children
From botany to bug hunts, for Jennie Maughan, lockdown meant time to explore the natural world with her young children….
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
A visit to the Knepp Estate
For local naturalist, Keith Buchanan, a summertime break in restrictions meant an opportunity to visit the fabled Knepp Estate in…
Botany ›
Lockdown on Kilhope Fell
Local botanist, Lizzie Maddison, shares lockdown notes from the rolling feels above Allenheads, Northumberland….
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Lockdown, a poem by Michael Powell
Inspired by walks in scenic Weardale, Michael Powell shares a poem highlighting the importance of nature during the testing days of lockdown….
Nature in the North East ›
Wilderness on Our Doorstep
For local naturalist, Keith Buchanan, the beautiful North Pennines offered relief and escapism during lockdown….
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Bring Back the Cacophony
In his second set of lockdown reflections, Alan Charlton wishes for nothing more than the return of sound following months of silence….
Nature in the North East ›
A Lockdown Note
For local naturalist, Ian Burnell, lockdown provided the opportunity to observe and admire the wildlife of his home patch in…
Birds ›
Lockdown Birding on the Fringe
For local naturalist, Mike Carr, lockdown provided the opportunity to study and enjoy nature close to home in Gosforth….
Notes from a Lockdown Naturalist ›
Sanctuary in Nature
Marie-Claire Robson shares a note on the importance of nature during lockdown. Healing and nourishing, enveloping and enlivening nature has…