Help us find out more about the nature on our doorsteps
iNaturalist is a free online network where you can upload photos of what you've seen, from a wildflower or insect to an otter or grey heron, and it doesn't matter whether you know what it is or not - experts are on hand to identify it for you!
We're working with our nature partners, Wild Intrigue, to record and improve biodiversity (the variety and mix of species and habitats and how they exist together) all along the Tyne Derwent Way, but in particular, we want to know more about the nature in Gateshead Riverside Park.
We have set up an iNaturalist project for the park (opens new window) where you can:
- upload your photos and contribute to the project's records - either on your phone or your desktop computer (it's easier to do on the app)
- get help to identify what you've seen
- discover what's been seen in the park and look at other people's photos
- explore a map of what's been seen where
- become part of a community of people who care about nature and conservation
What have you seen?
Some of the species that have been observed so far include:
- plants, from flowers like field scabious and bird's-foot trefoil to trees such as grey alder and Norway maple
- birds, from the tiny goldcrest to the graceful little egret
- insects, from the colourful peacock butterfly to the quirky-looking plume moth
We know there's more out there - we just need help to record it and build up a better, fuller picture of the nature on our doorsteps. That way, we can do more to care for it and improve habitats to encourage other species to make their homes in the park.
While this particular project is for Gateshead Riverside Park, you can use iNaturalist anywhere and we'd love to know what you've seen all along the Tyne Derwent Way. Tag us in your social media posts using #TyneDerwentWay.
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