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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….
Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
North East Bee Hunt
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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….
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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….
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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….
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Get to know your Red-tailed Bumblebees
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, provides a short guide to the red-tailed bumblebees that you could spot across the North East….
Bees | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
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The North East Bee Hunt: Spring highlights
Take a look back at your North East Bee Hunt highlights so far in a new blog from local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin….
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Meet the Willow Specialists
Local naturalist, Charlotte Rankin, introduces a group of bees found in the North East that depend on Willow for their survival….
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North East Bee Hunt update: Week 6
Local naturalist, David Raffle, provides an update on your North East Bee Hunt finds and observations so far….
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Introducing the Nomad Bees
Local naturalist and Conservation Officer, Charlotte Rankin, introduces the nomad bees – a group of wasp-like bees that survive by exploiting the hard work of other solitary bees. …
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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….