Category: Wildlife Recording
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The current list of ancient woodland indicator species for Northumberland, which includes flowering plants, grasses, and ferns that are used locally to identify this special…
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With so many plant ID apps available, it can be hard to know where to turn when trying to identify that pesky plant. Here, we…
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A look back at a varied and exciting 2024, both here on Common By Nature and while searching for wildlife across the wider North East.
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With so many insect apps out there to choose from, just where do you turn when trying to identify a confusing critter?
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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…
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A short round-up of an excellent few days spent recording alien plants in Newcastle.
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An update on ongoing survey carried out to map and record the diverse and fascinating Urban Flora of Newcastle.
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A short account of a frosty trip to Hareshaw Linn in Northumberland last weekend
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A summary of a fantastic year spent watching, recording, and enjoying North East nature. often in great company.
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Ladybirds have been a theme of 2022. Fresh from twelve months of ladybird recording, here’s a quick round-up of the highlights this year.
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A short introduction to a personal passion project mapping the diverse and fascinating flora of Newcastle As many of you will know, I have a…
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A breif and evolving list of great places to find and record ladybirds in North East England.
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From the city carparks and cemeteries to chalk mounds at Prudhoe, it has been a fantastic fortnight for local ladybirds.
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This week, I was delighted to record what appears to be the first Spotted Marsh Ladybird recorded in South Northumberland (VC67). Searching various local wetlands…