Hidden in the depths of springtime ponds, miniature dragons do battle. With flashing silver tail stripes and impressive back-crests, great crested newts fight rivals for a chance to breed. Once the melee is over they retreat into the undergrowth to live out the rest of the year in solitude.
To support the launch of the Natural England-led approach to district level licensing for great crested newts, we’re leading on a project to deliver a number of great crested newt ponds across North and East Yorkshire this winter.