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Spooky Species
Yorkshire's lost species
The results of our Great Yorkshire Creature Count has forced many of us to face up to the sad fact that much of our most beloved wildlife – that not so long ago would have been a common sight in…
Yorkshire's spooky species
As Halloween draws near, Sara Booth-Card (Nature Friendly Schools Coordinator), reveals some of Yorkshire's most weird and wonderful wildlife.
Bream
The bronze-coloured bream can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
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.
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Volunteer
Aliens are invading Yorkshire! Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are the second largest threat to global biodiversity (just below habitat loss) and all along Yorkshire’s waterways we can see the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust receives Species Recovery Funding
In response to Defra’s announcement 'Butterflies, bats and birds among rare species set to benefit from new funding announced' we explore the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust projects that…
Black sea bream
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Wildlife in South Yorkshire's Dearne Valley is given special protection
This is a story of hope and optimism and a tale of how, with determination, cooperation and the will to win, one of the most degraded landscapes in Europe has been transformed into a wildlife…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.