Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

Water voles once thrived throughout the country and could be found on nearly every waterway in Britain. But within less than 50 years populations have plummeted by a shocking 90% - becoming one of…

20 endangered water voles are released into our Potteric Carr nature reserve.

Insects are a lot less obvious in winter. It’s a tough time to be active, with cold weather, storms and a shortage of food. Butterflies mostly disappear, popping up again as spring approaches and…

One of the first signs of spring is the slow peek of woodland wildflowers through the leaf litter of the forest floor, spreading out like a colourful carpet between the tree trunks. Nodding white…

As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, the colours and jewels of autumn appear in abundance. Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for a celebration of the best of our autumn wildlife…

By looking more closely at the wild places around you, you can discover all kinds of creatures. Here's a guide to some of the most common minibeasts you might discover...

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation work closely together each year to survey and monitor butterfly numbers on our reserves. Nick Hall, Yorkshire Transect Co-ordinator for…

Our wetlands are wonderous places – so precious for our wildlife and spellbinding for our senses at any time of year. Each one is different – a floodplain, a remnant of a huge marsh or fen, a wild…

Discover the very best of our meadow reserves this summer.