Adel Dam Nature Reserve
A little gem of a woodland and wetland nature reserve. Stroll among dramatic high canopy trees planted as a victorian garden, enjoy close up views of the bird feeding station, popular with…
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What is a nature reserve?
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Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
Adult Forest School at Adel Dam – why should kids have all the fun?
Our Digital Communications Assistant, Dee, recently joined Project Officer in the West, Sarah, for one of her Adult Forest School sessions at Adel Dam in Leeds. Read on to find out why we should…
Adel Dam wildlife sightings
Daily wildlife sightings at Adel Dam nature reserve
Adel Dam wildlife sightings
A list of sightings at Adel Dam nature reserve, Leeds
What is meant by ecological succession?
South Reserves Assistant, Katie Baker, talks us through ecological succession and why it is important for Reserve Managers, in order to maintain precious habitats.
Bird feeding on nature reserves
Visitors to our reserves in recent months may have noticed the number of bird feeders on-site decreasing. David Craven, Head of Operations in East Yorkshire, explains more about our plans to…
Coppicing on our nature reserves
How and why we use coppicing on our nature reserves
Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
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