Minke whale
The UK's smallest whale, the minke whale, is notoriously inquisitive around boats and is even known to breach clear of the water. Beware though - their fragrant breath has given them the…
The UK's smallest whale, the minke whale, is notoriously inquisitive around boats and is even known to breach clear of the water. Beware though - their fragrant breath has given them the…
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is alarmed to learn the Government has agreed the use of a highly damaging pesticide - neonicotinoid thiamethoxam - for the treatment of sugar beet seed in response to…
Tens of thousands of animals washed up on the beaches after the storm.
Rare birds have flourished at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Wheldrake Ings reserve near York this year thanks to the dry weather this spring.
We have teamed up with Yorkshire Coast Nature and Real Staithes on their seabird and whale watching trips off the coast in Staithes, North Yorkshire. These fantastic full-day trips are fully…
Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
In spring and summer, wildlife in Yorkshire puts on a show for both the eyes and the ears!
Become a citizen scientist and help us to protect these beautiful marine animals
Large numbers of shellfish washed up dead, blanketing beaches in areas along a 70km stretch of the North East coast between September and December 2021. The cause for this mortality event, which…
We are appalled to hear about the brutal killing of four hen harrier chicks in their nest near Whernside
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…