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A Ringer’s Year: July 2021
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A Ringer’s Year: July 2021

North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a new update summarising bird ringing across Northumberland throughout July …

10 August 2021

Bird Ringing | Ornithology | Phil Hanmer

A Ringers Year: April 2021
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A Ringers Year: April 2021

Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares an April update summarising bird monitoring across Northumberland throughout the month….

5 May 2021

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A Ringer’s Year: February 2021
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A Ringer’s Year: February 2021

Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a February update summarising bird monitoring across Northumberland throughout the month….

8 March 2021

Ornithology | Phil Hanmer | Ringer's Year

The Secrets of Owl Feathers
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The Secrets of Owl Feathers

Having discovered two moulted Tawny Owl feathers in his garden, local naturalist, Christopher Wren, takes a closer look at what makes these marvels of nature so special….

17 February 2021

Ornithology | Tawny Owl

A Ringer’s Year: January 2021
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A Ringer’s Year: January 2021

Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares a January update summarising bird monitoring across North Northumberland at the start of a new year….

2 February 2021

Ornithology | Phil Hanmer | Ringers Year

A Ringers Year: Willow Tits, Marsh Tits and the shenanigans of swans
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A Ringers Year: Willow Tits, Marsh Tits and the shenanigans of swans

Explore a December update from North East ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, featuring scarce tits and the shenanigans of swans. Within the…

5 January 2021

Bird Ringing | Ornithology

Lockdown Birding on the Fringe
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Lockdown Birding on the Fringe

For local naturalist, Mike Carr, lockdown provided the opportunity to study and enjoy nature close to home in Gosforth….

4 January 2021

Lockdown Naturalists | Ornithology

A Ringers Year: Barn Owls in 2020
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A Ringers Year: Barn Owls in 2020

Ornithologist, Phil Hanmer, shares an update on the Barn Owl breeding season across the North East With ringing at a…

8 December 2020

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Coquet Island 2020 Summary
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Coquet Island 2020 Summary

David Kinchin-Smith shares an update from Coquet Island where isolation helped RSPB staff continue work to monitor and protect wildlife during lockdown….

19 November 2020

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A Ringers Year: October 2020
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A Ringers Year: October 2020

Read the latest monthly update from ornithologist and bird ringer, Phil Hanmer…

2 November 2020

Bird Ringing | Birds | Ornithology

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