Great spotted woodpecker
The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound in spring woodlands.
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Lesser spotted woodpecker
The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchards…
Green woodpecker
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.
Species Tournament
Eight species. One trophy. Who will be crowned Yorkshire’s most loved species? You decide!
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
Spotted flycatcher
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…
Spooky Species
Be spellbound by wildlife this season!
Species Reintroduction (YDCP)
The Living Ark Project focused on four important species: tansy beetle, greater water parsnip, willow tit and narrow leaved water dropwort.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
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.
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…