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.
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
‘Impressive’ and ‘dramatic’ are two words you could use to describe this reserve on the western slopes of Ingleborough, but ‘WOW!’ should do the trick.
Staveley is a superb wetland reserve with something for everyone, from experienced birdwatchers to people who just fancy a leisurely stroll on its network of paths.
You’ll be drawn back again and again to this captivating, nationally important reserve in the Went valley, where ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and water meadows host an incredible diversity…
In spring a visual feast of marsh flowers can be enjoyed at this small spring-fed River Hull Valley nature reserve, whilst in early summer marsh orchids abound.
Rothwell Pastures is branching out! As part of a woodland creation scheme in Leeds, new tree-planting is giving the reserve’s existing habitats and wildlife a natural boost.
In an area shaped by mining and farming, you can still see evidence of this reserve’s past as you enjoy its diverse range of present-day wild wonders
This reserve’s woodland and grassland habitats are home to a wonderful array of plants, which grow in the undulating ‘ridge and furrows’ created by medieval farmers using oxen-pulled ploughs.
This ancient woodland nestles in a steep-sided valley carved out by glacial meltwater, flanked by flower-rich limestone grassland and marshes, and home to many specialised species.