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First mass flowering in living memory of shy slender sedge
A species once thought lost for nearly a hundred years – and which has produced just a single flower in living memory – has for the first time this year flowered with nearly 2000 feathery spikes…
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
Brandt's bat
The small, shaggy-furred Brandt's bat roosts in all sorts of houses, old or modern. It is similar to the whiskered bat and they often roost together, but in separate colonies. It feeds low to…
My memories
Richard used to work in the docks across the water from Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Since his wife died, he likes to get away from the hustle and bustle, coming out with his dog to escape and…
Devastating news for bees as Government reverses neonicotinoids ban
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…
Filming and photography on reserves
Avocets breed at Filey Dams nature reserve for the first time
A pair of avocets have successfully bred at Filey Dams reserve in North Yorkshire for the first time. The pair are currently nurturing four young chicks.
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
Introduction to Dry Stone Walling
Yorkshire’s dry stone walls are an important and iconic part of our heritage. Have a go at dry stone walling in this day workshop.
Dry Stone Walling - Chafer Wood
Would you like to get stuck into some outdoor conservation work?
Join us for a practical conservation task day of dry stone walling at Chafer Wood Nature Reserve.
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