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Inspiring wonder in the natural world, from the Tees to the Tweed, since 1829. Visit us at #GosforthNatureReserve or Great North Museum: Hancock. https://www.nhsn.org.uk/ 📧 [email protected]

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A huge congratulations to our Senior Naturalist James Common (@commonbynature.bsky.social) on the launch of his book- Urban Flora of Newcastle & North Tyneside which brings together many local naturalists hard work and records!!! Discover the book here: www.nhsn.org.uk/launching-th...

New for 2026: Introducing Tuesdays at ‘the Hancock’, a relaxed, welcoming evening series exploring the social and cultural sides of natural history, celebrating the North East’s rich tradition of naturalists, stories and ideas. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/tuesdays-...

Spring wildlife to look out for this week🪶 The call of the Chiffchaff is a welcome reminder that spring has arrived. With its "chiff chaff" song, this bird is a green-brown colour with dark legs. Have you heard a Chiffchaff sing yet?🎵 Thank you to Brian Rutter for this photo📷

Blossom and Blue Tits🌸 Spring has arrived and trees are blooming in white and pink flowers. Blossom is the term used to describe the flowers of stone fruit trees, like cherries, plums and apples. Thank you to Christine Talbot for sharing these beautiful photos!📸

Winter is a great time to spot ladybirds🐞 Next time you're near a graveyard, look closer on the headstones and you may be surprised! Why not sumbit your records onto NHSN's North East Ladybird Spot?⬇️ www.nhsn.org.uk/the-north-ea... 📷7-spot, 2-spot, Orange and Harlequin © Chris Wren See less

Quick, catch that fish!🐟 Take a look at these stunning photos, taken at #GosforthNatureReserve! You can tell Kingfishers apart by looking at their beaks. Males have an black beak, whereas females have an orange patch on the bottom of theirs. Thank you to S&JPhotography for these great photos!📷

Nature lovers! Join us for a special evening of poetry with award winning poet Linda France, whose work celebrates the beauty, detail and deep interconnectedness of the natural world. Tuesday 5 May, 6pm to 7:30pm Find out more and book your place here: ow.ly/wKmC50YyfFL

✨ Award-winning poet Linda France joins us for an evening of nature-themed poetry! 📅 Tue 5 May | 🕕 6–7:30pm 📍 Great North Museum: Hancock 💷 £4/£5 Settle in, enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit (or two!) ☕🍪 while listening to a beautiful selection of Linda’s poems. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-love-o...

Now is a great time to start looking out for ladybirds as they become more active!🐞 Recording ladybirds on NHSN's North East Ladybird Spot, on iRecord and iNaturalist can further increase our knowledge and understanding of these invertebrates.👇 www.nhsn.org.uk/the-north-ea... ©️Chris Wren

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Day 2 #30dayswild - red-tailed + buff-tailed bumblebees busily going back and forth today to visit the sage and chive flowers. Grateful for @nenature.bsky.social digital field skills session last week to update my bee ID knowledge 🐝

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