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Discovering Dazzling Dragonflies
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Discovering Dazzling Dragonflies

Meet the dragonflies and Damselflies found at Gosforth Nature Reserve in 2022, with local naturalist and volunteer, Chris Wren….

29 November 2022

Citizen Science | Dragonflies | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East

A Year of North East Bees
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A Year of North East Bees

Returning for its third year, you have now shared 8,600 sightings of over 60 bee species. You have been finding familiar faces and elusive species. Your records are increasing our understanding of these fascinating and important insects across the North East….

8 August 2022

Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt

Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls
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Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls

From Witches Broom to Silk Buttons, explore the world of plant galls and discover species you could encounter across the North East….

22 November 2021

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North East Ladybird Spot: 2021 Results
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North East Ladybird Spot: 2021 Results

Together you shared over 1,400 sightings with the North East Ladybird Spot in 2021. Take a closer look at your discoveries and the difference your records make for these exquisite insects….

22 November 2021

ladybird | Nature in the North East | North East Ladybird Spot

North East Citizen Science: Coastal and marine
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North East Citizen Science: Coastal and marine

Want to help protect coastal and marine wildlife? Discover citizen science projects that you can join while by the sea….

5 November 2021

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North East Citizen Science: Mammals
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North East Citizen Science: Mammals

Keen to help track the trends of North East mammals? Discover mammal citizen science projects that you take part in across the region….

5 November 2021

Citizen Science | Mammals | Nature in the North East

North East Citizen Science: General wildlife
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North East Citizen Science: General wildlife

Keen to help monitor North East wildlife? Discover citizen science projects across the region that welcome all species sightings….

5 November 2021

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North East Citizen Science: Birds
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North East Citizen Science: Birds

Keen to help monitor North East birds? Discover ornithological citizen science projects taking place in the region….

4 November 2021

Birds | Citizen Science | Nature in the North East | Ornithology

North East Bee Hunt: 2021 Results
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North East Bee Hunt: 2021 Results

Together you shared over 4,500 sightings with the North East Bee Hunt in 2021. Take a closer look at your discoveries and the difference your records make for the North East’s pollinators….

22 October 2021

Bees | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt

Discover Ten Autumn Fungi
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Discover Ten Autumn Fungi

From mammal mapping to fruiting fungi, discover citizen science projects to join this autumn across the North East….

19 October 2021

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