Category: Nature Diary
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An account of a short weekend walk exploring the botanical gems of the locally renowned ‘North Tyne Bank assemblage’
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Entry nine in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this time featuring Small Adder’s-tongue and…
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A short account of a convincing encounter with Dactylorhiza × kerneriorum on Holy Island.
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A closer look at two Lolium (Rye-grass) species and their suspected hybrid found growing in an unassuming Newcastle park.
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Entry eight in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week trips to various interesting…
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A short account of visit to the limestone pavements of Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve, complete with specialised plants and ferns.
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Discover the fascinating trees of Armstrong Park on a guided walk through another of Newcastle’s beautiful green spaces. From ancient pears and towering beeches to…
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Discover the remarkable trees of Heaton Park on a guided walk through one of Newcastle’s richest green spaces. From ancient pears and towering beeches to…
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A closer look at some of Britain’s specialist woodland grasses, including key features and handy hacks to help identify them.
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Entry seven in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring a range of…
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A short account of a delightful botanical wander along the River Allen, from Cupola Bridge to Briarwood Banks.
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Entry six in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring an early trip…
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Entry five in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring Adder’s-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum.
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Entry four in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring Tunbridge Filmy-fern.