Tag: Botany
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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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A quick account of an overdue run-in with a Northumbrian speciality – Asplenium x clermontiae
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An account of a busy season recording for what I’m loosely calling an ‘Urban Flora of Newcastle’.
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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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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 account of a spring visit to the botanical paradise that is Upper Teesdale. As part of an ongoing course I’m leading for the…
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A short round-up of an excellent few days spent recording alien plants in Newcastle.
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Last weekend, I decided to take a closer look at wild and naturalised spring bulbs. From snowdrops to crocuses, here are a few spotted on…
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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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Recently, I’ve been taking a closer look at wild and naturalised cotoneasters in Newcastle. Here’s what I’ve found so far, from an amateur’s perspective.
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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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This weekend provided a nice opportunity for our new local botany group to visit Walker Riverside. Here’s what we encountered. Botany (and wildlife recording in…