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Discover a Whole New World of Ladybirds this Winter
Winter is the perfect time to look for ladybirds. Why not join the North East Ladybird Spot this season and make a real difference for these fantastic insects?…
Invertebrates
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Exploring your summer ladybird sightings
NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, shares an update on your summer ladybird sightings across the North East….
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Meet the Ivy Bee
While most bees are winding down for the winter months, one bee is only just waking up. Find out more about the Ivy Bee….
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The Dragonflies of Gosforth Nature Reserve
2022 has been an amazing year for Dragonflies at Gosforth Nature Reserve. Local naturalists, Elaine and Ian Burnell share their summer sightings….
Dragonfly | Gosforth Nature Reserve | Insects | Invertebrates
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A Year of North East Bees
Returning for its third year, you have now shared 8,600 sightings of over 60 bee species. You have been finding familiar faces and elusive species. Your records are increasing our understanding of these fascinating and important insects across the North East….
Bees | Citizen Science | Invertebrates | Nature in the North East | North East Bee Hunt
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The Ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve
Explore the diverse and beautiful ladybirds of Gosforth Nature Reserve in a new blog by NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common…
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A Guide to Common North East Bumblebees
Explore the common and familiar bumblebees of North East England in a new blog by NHSN Invertebrate Group coordinator, Charlotte Rankin…
Bee Week | Bees | Bumblebees
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A Guide to Cuckoo Bumblebees
Imposters and usurpers, the world of cuckoo bumblebees is certainly an intriguing one. Meet the species you could encounter across…
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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far
Together, you’ve helped make the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot the biggest yet but there’s still time to get involved…
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…