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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 2d

It's #GiftAidAwarenessDay and we want to say a massive thank you to all of our members who #TickTheBox!

When you #TickTheBox, we can claim an extra 25p on every £1 donated! It has never been more important to #TickTheBox.

Please refer to our Gift Aid FAQs at www.nhsn.org.uk/gift-aid-faq/

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 12d

Due to a last-minute cancellation, we now have one space available on our Introduction to Creative Nature Journaling with Steve Pardue.

Be inspired by the treasures of NHSN's North East Nature Archive and discover new ways to connect with nature through art.

Book here: https://ow.ly/i5rW50X3rEP

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 15d

Your photos of the week are here!🍄

Enjoy autumnal delights of...🍂

Snipe © Brian Rutter
Small Staghorn © Les Allan
Honey Fungus © Les Allan
Fox Moth catepillar © Peter Fawcett

If you would like to share any of your photos, get in touch via [email protected]

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Pete Mitchell @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social · 17d

Really chuffed with this new article on our blog, from Ian Bower, about Geordie legend and champion animal-drawer Thomas Bewick: www.nhsn.org.uk/thomas-bewic...

Thomas Bewick & the History of Quadrupeds

Ian Bower revisits a landmark book in the history of nature writing Thomas Bewick 1753 – 1828 In my recent blog I considered the life and work of Gilbert White and his hugely influential eighteenth-ce...

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the efforts of our fantastic volunteers, all our historical Transactions from 1831 to the present are now available to read online via our website: www.nhsn.org.uk/transactions/

Transactions Archive - Natural History Society of Northumbria

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 18d

Chapman, who seems to have had an inexhaustible appetite for both studying and shooting animals, did his own illustrations for his report, which we're very fond of

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 18d

New on the blog - Sandra Bishop writes about an Arctic journey to Svalbard undertaken by the Newcastle explorer, hunter and naturalist Abel Chapman, from our Transactions: www.nhsn.org.uk/from-north-s...

From North Shields to the Frozen North: A Victorian Adventure

Sandra Bishop explores a tale of travels in the High Arctic from the NHSN's Transaction In the summer of 1881, thirty-year-old Abel Chapman set sail for Spitzbergen. It was a true Arctic adventure: si...

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 24d

A timeless shot of a Cormorant at #GosforthNatureReserve

Cormorants can be spotted in inland freshwater and along the coast.🌊

Did you know that although Cormorants are amazing divers, there feathers aren't actually waterproof?

📸Thank you to Ray Haldane for these wonderful photos.

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us on Tues 16 Sept as we talk to Mike Pratt, one of the North East's foremost conservationists.

His latest book explores how we might reconnect with nature in the face of ecological change and how human contact with the natural world can nurture our health and wellbeing.

bit.ly/45TYmZ4

Mike Pratt: Infinite Wonder - book talk

Mike Pratt in conversation about his new book 'Infinite Wonder: Loving Nature Back to Health' and career as an author and conservationist

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · 26d

As part of our #NaturesCure project, we've been inviting clients of the Angelou Centre in Newcastle to Gosforth Nature Reserve for guided walks and to talk about what nature means to them. Our heritage researcher Mel picks up the story: www.nhsn.org.uk/peace-friend...

Peace, friendship and stories of nature at Gosforth Nature Reserve

Nature’s Cure welcomes the women of the Angelou Centre In recent weeks the Nature’s Cure project has been so excited to welcome the Angelou Centre Walking Group. The Angelou Centre is in the West End

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us on Tues 16 Sept as we talk to Mike Pratt, one of the North East's foremost conservationists.

His latest book explores how we might reconnect with nature in the face of ecological change and how human contact with the natural world can nurture our health and wellbeing.

bit.ly/45TYmZ4

Mike Pratt: Infinite Wonder - book talk

Mike Pratt in conversation about his new book 'Infinite Wonder: Loving Nature Back to Health' and career as an author and conservationist

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have you ever wanted to do historical research, but not been sure how to go about it? Join our heritage researchers @rach-anderson.bsky.social and @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social in Oct for a specially curated course on finding your way through the archival maze: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introdu...

An Introduction to Archive Research Skills

Join Heritage Researchers Dr Peter Mitchell and Dr Rachel Anderson for a practical, two-part course on mastering archival research skills.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Pete Mitchell @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Really chuffed to be in this, with an essay about @nenature.bsky.social in the 19th and early 20th century, field naturalism, imperial science, museums, civic identity and lads with big muttonchop whiskers and giant watch chains dissecting sea slugs

North East Heritage Library @neheritagelib.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's time 🎉

The 2025 edition of the North East History Compendium is available for pre-order. See below for a taster of what you can expect.

Authentic and fresh perspectives of why we are who we are from the best writers in the region.

Pre-Order: www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Sep 1

On 16 September, we're really looking forward to hosting Mike Pratt of @northwildlife.bsky.social for a talk about his life and career in North East nature - and a reading from his new book! Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mike-pratt...

Mike Pratt: Infinite Wonder - book talk

Mike Pratt in conversation about his new book 'Infinite Wonder: Loving Nature Back to Health' and career as an author and conservationist

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today's new book at the NHSN office: Exmoor (Collins New Naturalist series no.150) by Flemming Ulf-Hansen. To go in our complete collection of New Naturalists!

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 26

We at NHSN are very sad to note the passing of Angus Lunn MBE. We've tried to pay tribute here to his incredible life and career as an educator, naturalist and conservationist, and to everything he did for nature in the North East: www.nhsn.org.uk/remembering-...

Remembering Angus Lunn

The Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of naturalist, conservationist, and former Trustee, Angus Lunn MBE.

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ever wondered what the inside of a tree sounds like? This and other mysteries are part of our new blog on nature workshops and community: www.nhsn.org.uk/natures-cure...

Nature's Cure: a day out in Gosforth Nature Reserve

Exploring how nature shapes our lives with a group of North East asylum seekers and refugees Photo: Simone J. Rudolphi. As part of our Nature’s Cure project, we’ve been working with local communities ...

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 18

Some incredible artwork in here, especially for a book published during a wartime paper shortage when so much publishing was done on the cheap

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 18

Today's new book in the NHSN office: The Birds of Britain by James Fisher (1942). Featuring illustrations from John Gould (1804-1881) and Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 15

You know what time it is.... it's photos of the week!

Scroll through some of the wonderful wildlife that's been sent in recently 🐾

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1: Meadow Pipit © Neil Pont
2: Bluetits © Mark Nugent
3: Barn Owls © Chris Ellis
4: Heron © Kevin Ireland

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 13

Fantastic photos from #GosforthNatureReserve📸

Recently, the Brown Hawker dragonfly has been spotted!

With few North East records, this is an exciting sight to be seen. Their brown wings make this species distinct and they can also be spotted hunting in the woodland.🌳

©Ron Bowe

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 13

This Bank Holiday Monday (25th Aug)- A whole week of family-friendly fun at Gosforth Nature Reserve. From owl pellet dissecting to pond dipping, keep your little explorers curious and connected to nature. 🕵️‍♂️🌱

Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nhsn-event...
#NewcastleNatureNetworks

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 11

Recently, the first sighting of the Silver-washed Fritillary was recorded at Havannah Nature Reserve by local Chris Barlow.📷

This butterfly has not been recorded in Northumberland since 1850! 🦋

They are now found in a few sites in County Durham with Rowland's Gill the most northerly location.

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NHSN @nenature.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌿 Free Entry to Gosforth Nature Reserve! 🌿

Mon 25 – Sun 31 August

Enjoy a full week of free access to explore woodland trails, spot wildlife, and unwind in nature. No booking needed—just come along!

#GosforthNatureReserve #FreeEntry #ExploreNature

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Pete Mitchell @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social · Jul 31

Very chuffed indeed to find that my essay for @corridor8.bsky.social on the @nenature.bsky.social archive is amongst Jonn's list of interesting other stuff this week:

Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · Jul 31

"The existence of induced traffic tells us that, if you make it easier to send emails, more emails will be sent." What cars did to your city, AI will do to your brain.

What cars did to your city, AI will do to your brain

Once again, I rage against the dying of the light. Also this week: some maps to show that England is not concreting the countryside; and the longest conveyor belt in the world.

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