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Common skate
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Bespoke Birding Tour
An exclusive birding experience across the Castle Howard estate with an expert guide.
My great escape
Olive the puppy leads Lewis and Laura on a great escape from city life.
My wild escape
Late Summer Bat Walk
Head out with us after-hours, as dusk falls upon Castle Howard, to say hello to the stately bats that call this estate home. We’ll be using bat detectors to identify species through echolocation…
Common gull
Despite its name, the common gull is not as common as some of our other gulls. It can be spotted breeding at the coast, but is also partial to sports fields, landfill sites and housing estates in…
Goldcrest
A king among birds, the goldcrest displays a beautiful golden crown. Our smallest bird, it can be spotted in conifer woodlands and parks across the UK.
Siskin
An attractive, green-and-yellow bird, the siskin regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for the bright yellow barring on its black wings, and the black crown of the males.
Goldfinch
The striking red crown, golden back, and bright yellow wings of the goldfinch make it one of our prettiest garden birds. It happily visits birdtables and feeders across the UK.
Herb-paris
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Moorland
One of our most extensive habitats, moorlands cover huge areas in the uplands. Great expanses of unenclosed, wild-seeming land impart a sense of freedom and adventure, although the wide, open…