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North East Bee Hunt

Seven Queen Bumblebees to Spot This Spring
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Seven Queen Bumblebees to Spot This Spring

At the height of spring, queen bumblebees are out in force. Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, guides you through seven queen bumblebees you are likely to encounter this spring….

28 February 2023

Bees | Invertebrates | North East Bee Hunt

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

A Short Guide to Solitary Bees
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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…

17 December 2021

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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

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A year of bees and ladybirds
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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….

17 September 2021

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The North East Bee Hunt: Summer highlights
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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….

2 September 2021

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Meet the Late Summer Heather Bees
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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….

10 August 2021

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Bees and botany on Lindisfarne
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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. …

6 August 2021

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Get to Know Your Male Bumblebees
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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….

2 August 2021

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Meet the Summer Solitary Bees
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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….

17 July 2021

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

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