Invertebrates ›
A Short Guide to Solitary Bees
Explore the fascinating world of solitary bees in a short guide by NHSN Invertebrate Section Co-coordinator, Charlotte Rankin…
North East Bee Hunt
Citizen Science ›
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….
Citizen Science ›
A year of bees and ladybirds
As the North East Bee Hunt and Ladybird Spot come to an end for 2021, explore your sightings and highlights in a blog post by Charlotte Rankin….
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Citizen Science ›
The North East Bee Hunt: Summer highlights
Explore your North East Bee Hunt highlights this summer in a new blog from local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Citizen Science ›
Meet the Late Summer Heather Bees
As part of the North East Bee Hunt, take a closer look at three bees closely associated with Heather and heathland sites in the North East….
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Botany ›
Bees and botany on Lindisfarne
Last week, NHSN members headed for Lindisfarne in search of the elusive Moss Carder bee. Take a look back at what they discovered. …
Bees | Holy Island | Lindisfarne | Moss Carder bee | North East Bee Hunt
Citizen Science ›
Get to Know Your Male Bumblebees
As we approach late summer, take a closer look at four male bumblebees you could encounter across the North East….
Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Citizen Science ›
Meet the Summer Solitary Bees
Take a closer look at four summer-flying solitary bees that you could spot in the North East with naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
Lantern Fund ›
Bees and Bug Hunts at Hotspur Primary
In July, NHSN joined Hotspur Primary School for a fun-filled morning about bees, bugs and how to help them in school grounds….
Citizen Science ›
In Search of Bumblebees at Prudhoe Riverside
Last week, North East naturalists and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust set out in search of bees at Prudhoe Riverside. Charlotte Rankin takes a look back at what they discovered….