Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
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Restoring some of Potteric Carr’s oldest marshes
Mark Roberts, Potteric Carr’s reserve manager, talks us through some of the recent changes at Decoy Marsh and Old Eaa Marsh.
Wild service tree
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
Potteric Carr Sightings
Wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Murmuration magic at Potteric Carr
A spectacular performance with a cast of thousands and plenty of edge-of-the seat jeopardy: one of nature’s great shows is being staged at Potteric Carr this winter.
The Potteric Carr hat trick
Earlier last year, something very special happened at Potteric Carr nature reserve… Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager, tells us more...
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2021
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
Potteric Carr Volunteers Awarded a Group MBE
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Volunteers have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) in the Reserve’s Golden Jubilee year.
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2019/20
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.
Potteric Carr Optics
Find your perfect pair of binoculars.