Short-eared owl
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
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Autumn wonders – owls in the half-light
Owls are some of our most captivating birds. Easier to spot as they hunt at dawn and dusk, they retain a sense of mystery. In many cases, the sound of a far-off owl is far more common than the…
Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast…
Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
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.
Species Recovery Appeal
Ongoing conservation actions are needed to protect Yorkshire's precious and iconic wildlife.
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, we reveal some of Yorkshire's most weird and wonderful wildlife.
Invasive, Non-Native Species (YDCP)
YDCP has been managing Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) in the Derwent catchment since 2019.
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 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…