Buzzard
Listen out for the cat-like, 'kee-yaa' calls of the buzzard as it soars high over farmland and woodland. Once suffering from severe persecution and pesticide poisoning, it has made a…
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Honey buzzard
Rare summer visitors, honey buzzards breed in open woodland where they feed on the nests and larvae of bees and wasps.
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…
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…
A nature paradise on the edge of the city: a visit to Askham Bog
I pick my way slowly through the tangle of vegetation, placing my welly-clad feet down carefully on the rough, marshy ground. This place is teeming with life – buzzing, fluttering, rustling.…
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.
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…
Digital competitions - terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for any competitions run online
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
Create and make
Arts and crafts activities to learn about and help wildlife at home!
Great crested grebe
The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes…