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Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!
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Five Seabird Colonies to Explore!

The North East coast is home to some of the most breathtaking seabird colonies in the UK. Find out more…

24 May 2023

Birds | Birdwatching | Coastal Wildlife | Ornithology

Experience Wildlife at Gosforth Nature Reserve 
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Experience Wildlife at Gosforth Nature Reserve 

Enjoy a fresh spring walk around Gosforth Nature this half term and find out about some of the wildlife you are likely…

5 May 2023

Botany | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Invertebrates | Ornithology

A Ringer’s Year: April 2023
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A Ringer’s Year: April 2023

North East Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, summarises April’s bird ringing with an update on what the recent weather has meant for…

2 May 2023

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Four Aerial Acrobats to Lookout for this Spring
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Four Aerial Acrobats to Lookout for this Spring

Learn how to differentiate between Swallows, Swifts, House and Sand Martins in a new blog by NHSN Naturalist, Ho-Yin Wong…

13 April 2023

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A Ringer’s Year: March 2023
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A Ringer’s Year: March 2023

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout March, including a Siskin from…

28 March 2023

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A Ringer’s Year: January 2023
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A Ringer’s Year: January 2023

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout January, including sighting some beautiful Redpoll….

15 February 2023

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A Ringer’s Year: December 2022
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A Ringer’s Year: December 2022

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares the story of a well travelled Barn Owl and an update on bird ringing in December….

4 January 2023

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Celebrating North East Nature
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Celebrating North East Nature

Celebrate North East nature with local naturalist and National Trust Ranger, Nick Wilson-Smith who shares his recent wildlife encounters….

7 December 2022

North East Nature | Ornithology

Bird Spotting at Saltholme
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Bird Spotting at Saltholme

On a windy visit to RSPB Saltholme, Student Naturalists, Alex and Amber, had a fantastic day learning more about both the reserve….

29 November 2022

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Lost Species Day
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Lost Species Day

Lost Species day is a chance to discover the stories of extinct and critically endangered species. Explore their stories….

29 November 2022

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