Yorkshire Wildlife Trust blog

(c) Tom Blackwell

Our latest stories, tips and features on all things wildlife and all things Yorkshire.

A male ruddy darter dragonfly perches on a green leaf and looks into the camera lens.

Here be dragons (and damsels)

Our blogger enjoys some close encounters with fascinating flying insects at Potteric Carr.

A close-up, side view of a hoverfly with a striped yellow and black abdomen, large compound eyes, and translucent wings rests on a cluster of small white flowers against a blurred green background.

Amy's day out to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Potteric Carr is a hidden gem on the edge of Doncaster, offering peaceful walks through wetlands, woodlands and wildflower meadows teeming with wildlife.

Potteric Carr

A kingfisher perched on a branch in front of a green background. It's a compact bird with a strong beak, blue back and orange belly

What it's like to be a trustee?

Are you interested in becoming our next trustee?

Anna Dimitropoulou had never been a trustee when she joined the Trust. Here she tells more about the skills she's gained, the support…

Trustee

A swallow-tailed moth resting on a bright green leaf. It's a pale yellow moth, with delicate dark lines across the wings and a long, pointed tail on each hindwing

Moths in the mail

Thursday 2 July 2026

As moths get the Royal Mail stamp of approval, we celebrate the ten special species they’ve chosen to spotlight.

Moths

A view from a bird hide at North Cave Wetlands

An interview with Stephen Martin

As part of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s 80th anniversary celebrations, we have been interviewing some of the people who have been instrumental to the development of the Trust. In this piece, Simon…

group of friends birdwatching and laughing, one holds binoculars to their eyes and there are some coffee cups and bird id book on the table. Behind them is a nature reserve setting with a wooden fence and a body of water behind it.

Eyes on the skies: How to get into birdwatching

We think the world may be catching onto a delightful and mindful hobby that is birdwatching. These are our top tips for people just getting started. Birdwatching - GO!

Birdwatching

Margaret Hartley at a show selling YWT merch 1976-early 80s tent & banner - Borthwick Institute for Archives

An Interview with Margaret Hartley

As part of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s 80th anniversary celebrations, we have been interviewing some of the people who have been instrumental to the development of the Trust. In this piece, Howard…

Two common blue butterflies mating on a stalk.

Breathtaking butterflies and magnificent moths

Our blogger finds insects to set your heart aflutter at a former quarry in East Yorkshire.

Settle Methodist Church Wildlife Friendly Garden Event May 2026 - Sara Spillett

Creating a Buzz at Yorkshire’s Wildlife Friendly Gardens

Howard, Sara and Simon from the Telling Our Story Volunteer team ventured out across Yorkshire to discover more about those opening their doors to inspire others by hosting their gardens as part…

Cuckoo perched on a single thick branch

A cuckoo in the west

Our blogger goes in search of one of the best known – but rarely seen – signs of spring.