Exploring Winter Ladybirds

All Gosforth's Wild Web events are free, fun and friendly. Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, they provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and experience local wildlife in the neighbourhoods across Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you discover in your local area? Join in today and start noticing nature near you. For more information about the project, please see here.

Event lead: James Common

Event length: 1 session, Saturday 14 December, 11.00am - 12.30 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner

Meet at: Asleigh Grove, Benton, entrance to Benton Cemetery, NZ 27582 69024, comical.slowly.when

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Event cost: Free to all

Winter is a great time to look for a range of beautiful and elusive ladybirds as they hibernate in cemeteries and stonework. In this event, you'll join the hunt for these fascinating insects, finding and recording them for yourselves as part of the North East Ladybird Spot and Gosforth's Wild Web. How many species will you discover?

Questions (and identification queries) are welcome at any time by emailing [email protected].

If you would like to help record wildlife as part of this trip, please consider joining in on iNaturalist. Ahead of this event, follow the steps below to set up your iNaturalist account.

1. Download the iNaturalist app
2. Create an account and log in. You can do this quickly and easily online at: https://www.inaturalist.org/home
3. Join the Gosforth's Wild Web project. You can do this online at: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/gosforth-s-wild-web

This event comprises a walk of approx 0.5 mile. Most of the walk will take place on footpaths but we may cross areas of grass on occasion.

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