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The Pitmen Naturalists 5: Alexander Butters
In the fifth instalment of her series of the citizen scientists of the nineteenth-century coalfield, Maureen Flisher traces the journey…
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Getting Started with Grasses: Woodland Grasses
Discover the common grass species associated with the North East’s woodlands and start identifying your own in the second instalment of a new series of blogs by NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common….
Botany | Grass ID | Grasses | James Common
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Getting Started with Grasses: Meadows and Neutral Grassland
Discover the common grass species associated with neutral grassland and start identifying your own with NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common….
Botany | Grass ID | Grasses | James Common
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NHSN Field Skills – Bees at Gosforth Nature Reserve
NHSN Field Skills participant, Neha Mujumdar, shares a short account of an exciting trip to Gosforth Nature Reserve With support…
A Guide to North East Coastal Wildlife: A Journey Through the Region’s Unique Ecosystems and Species
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A Guide to North East Coastal Wildlife: A Journey Through the Region’s Unique Ecosystems and Species
This blog offers a preview of “A Guide to North East Coastal Wildlife”. Highlighting the region’s rich coastal habitats and species, the guide blends detailed ecological insights with practical conservation advice. Explore the book’s key themes and discover why it’s an essential read for anyone interested in the vibrant life along North East England’s shores….
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Orchids of North East England: An Invaluable Guide to the Region’s Exquisite Orchid Species
Get a glimpse into “Orchids of North East England”. This blog offers a snapshot of the book’s rich content- featuring species insights, striking imagery, and vital conservation guidance- highlighting why this guide is a must for anyone passionate about the region’s wild orchids….
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Getting Started with Grasses: Waysides and Rough Ground
Discover the common and widespread grasses of North East England and start identifying your own in a new series of…
Botany | Grass ID | Grasses | James Common
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Bumblebees of North East England
Bees are one of Britain’s favourite pollinators but how much do you know about them? Bumblebees of North East England provides an in depth look into the bees which call the North East home, read on for a quick overview….
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The Pitmen Naturalists: Reflections
Maureen Flisher reflects on the work of unearthing the ‘Pitmen Naturalists’ of the Northumberland coal field from the archive Whilst…
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27 Passionate Young Naturalists Join the NHSN Field Skills Programme
Thanks to the support of the Reece Foundation, this week, we welcomed 27 passionate young naturalists to take part in the 2025 NHSN Field Skills Programme….