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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is asking its supporters to respond to a Government consultation by 10th May to ensure wildlife and Local Wildlife Sites are given protection in future planning policy.…
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Fungi Fact File
Fungi is fung-tastic! Learn more about the types of fungi you can spot at Potteric Carr, our reserves best for fungi, and further spore-tacular reading on our guest blogs.
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Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
A Surprise Visitor from Germany: Seal 2895 Makes Waves on the East Yorkshire Coast
Nature often surprises us in the most delightful ways, and this past December brought one such moment for marine enthusiasts along the East Yorkshire coast. Marine Research Assistant Beth, who…
Caroline Flint MP visits unique wildlife site
Working towards a better connected landscape for wildlife
Creeping bent
As its name suggests, creeping bent runs along the ground before it bends and grows upright. It is a common grass of arable land, waste ground and grasslands.
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Collared dove
The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. Listen out for its familiar cooing call, which you may hear before you see the bird itself…
Woodpigeon
The large, plump woodpigeon is a familiar sight in our gardens and parks, but can also be found on farmland and in woodlands almost everywhere. You may hear its cooing call before you see the bird…
Four great walks to enjoy heather
Anyone who thinks of Yorkshire in late summer can’t help but imagine swathes of purples and pinks up on the incredible moorland that so characterises our glorious county. A last burst of the…
Put it right
Seize the chance to make a difference to Yorkshire's amazing coast and marine wildlife. Become a member of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and help us turn the tide before it is too late...