Saltmarshe Delph Nature Reserve
Tucked away by the side of a large bend in the muddy lower Ouse, the wetland and woodland habitats on this small reserve attract some brilliant wildlife all year round.
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Saltmarsh and mudflats
Saltwater marshes and mudflats form as saltwater floods swiftly and silently up winding creeks to cover the marsh before retreating again. This process reveals glistening mud teeming with the…
Welwick Saltmarsh Nature Reserve
Welwick Saltmarsh is the most extensive area of saltmarsh on the north bank of the River Humber.
Nursery web spider
A common spider of heathland and grassland, the nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…
Bewick's swan
A winter visitor, the well-travelled Bewick's swan is the smallest of our swans. It has more black on its yellow-and-black bill than the whooper swan. Look out for it around Eastern England…
Whooper swan
The whooper swan is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, but has much larger populations that spend winter here after a long journey from Iceland. It has more yellow on its yellow-and-black bill…
Mute swan
One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird world because partners form a perfect love heart with their…
Applying a new approach to English agricultural policy post Brexit
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is taking the lead in igniting high level political interest in an immensely important debate – one that is ultimately fundamental to the quality of life of us all. The…
Newts for the future
John Thompson, Wetland Creation Officer, takes us on an exciting journey into the world of great crested newts. Discover how our dedicated team, armed with chocolate chip shortbread biscuits and a…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reaches dry stone walling milestone in bid to preserve local heritage and create more space for wildlife
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are thrilled to have restored 400m of dry stone wall– the same length as the Ribblehead Viaduct.
Birds of Prey
Wheeling, zipping, swooping – it’s always a thrill to watch our enigmatic birds of prey. Reduced cover and wintry clear blue skies provide a fantastic opportunity to watch them - and Yorkshire is…
Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…