Category: Nature Diary
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With recording for ‘Plants of Newcastle’ progressing well and new local botanists joining in, for the last few weeks, I’ve been able to catch up…
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A quick account of a morning in the company of a rather rare ladybird, Oenopia conglobata, discovered recently in Newcastle.
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I love the New Year Plant Hunt. Each year, this nifty project provides the perfect reason to head outside and find some interesting plants.
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It seems to have become customary on this blog for me to share a round-up of the year’s highlights, discoveries and magical moments. As 2023…
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of delivering my first ever talk to a room full of botanists (eek!).
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Cotoneaster salicifolius forms a tree-like shrub to a maximum of 6-8 metres. Named for its willow-like leaves, it is native to China.
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Just for fun, take a quick look at 10 urban plants currently on the increase across Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Get started identifying the naturalised cotoneasters likely to be recorded in Northumberland and several others that may occur in the future.
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Get started identifying the wild and naturalised clovers likely to be recorded in Northumberland.
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A botanical hotspot tucked away amid industrial units, Silverlink Park is a great place to visit come summer.
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A not so quick account of a brilliant two days spent botanising Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s East Chevington reserve.
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A quick account of a fantastic botanical outing to the famed Hen Hole gorge, one of the Cheviot’s hidden gems.
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Get started identifying the wild and naturalised poppies likely to be recorded in Northumberland.
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An account of a wonderful weekend on the coast taking in Embleton Quarry, Bamburgh and other sites. Last weekend, Matt and I had the pleasure…