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North East Nature Journal: The Polecat
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North East Nature Journal: The Polecat

This month, NHSN naturalist Chris Wren takes a closer look at one of the North East’s most elusive mammals – the Polecat…

22 October 2025

Chris Wren | Mammals | North East | Polecat

Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The life of a fox cub
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: The life of a fox cub

Enjoy a closer look at foxes and their cubs! In this month’s Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal, NHSN naturalist, Christopher Wren, shares details about the life of a fox cub….

25 June 2025

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otters on Ice
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otters on Ice

Enjoy a closer look at Gosforth Nature Reserve’s Otters in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

23 February 2024

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otter Antics
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal: Otter Antics

Enjoy a closer look at Gosforth Nature Reserve’s Otters in a new blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher Wren….

21 December 2023

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Gosforth Nature Reserve Nature Journal: Small Mammals
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Gosforth Nature Reserve Nature Journal: Small Mammals

Meet some of the small mammals of Gosforth Nature Reserve in this latest blog by local naturalist and volunteer, Christopher…

23 November 2023

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Badgers: Gosforth Reserve Nature Journal July 2023
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Badgers: Gosforth Reserve Nature Journal July 2023

Meet the Badgers that call Gosforth Nature Reserve their home in this latest blog. The badgers in Gosforth Nature Reserve…

21 July 2023

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Roe Deer: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal June 2023
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Roe Deer: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal June 2023

In this latest blog, we take a look at some of the elusive Roe Deer fawns found at the reserve….

21 June 2023

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Otters: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal May 2023
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Otters: Gosforth Nature Reserve Journal May 2023

In this new series of blogs, we will explore monthly highlights of the reserve’s secretive residents. This week, we will…

25 May 2023

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Batty about Bats
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Batty about Bats

Bats are often misunderstood. Did you know that they are more closely related to humans than they are to mice?…

30 March 2023

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Wandering Walrus Spotted in Northumberland
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Wandering Walrus Spotted in Northumberland

Discover more about an unusual visitor to the Northumberland coast, and the potential reasons for this wandering Walrus. …

5 January 2023

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