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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

North East Nature Journal: The Greater White-toothed Shrew
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North East Nature Journal: The Greater White-toothed Shrew

This month, NHSN naturalist, Chris Wren takes a focus on the Greater White Toothed Shrew which is found in the North East….

23 September 2025

Greater White Toothed Shrew | North East | shrew

North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #9
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North East Bee Hunt 2020 Update #9

You have now shared a fantastic 1750 records as part of the North East Bee Hunt. Below, Charlotte Rankin summarises your records and observations over the last two weeks….

31 July 2020

Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | North East | North East Bee Hunt

What to watch in the North East this Summer
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What to watch in the North East this Summer

Oak-wood birds at Allen Banks The aged oak woods of Allen Banks stand as one of the best places in…

7 May 2019

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