Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
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Bolton-on-Swale Lake Nature Reserve
Of the many former sand and gravel quarries along the river Swale, Bolton-on-Swale Lake, is one of the few that has been looked after for wildlife. It attracts a wide range and large number of…
Salt Lake Quarry Nature Reserve
This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.
North Cave Wetlands: Crosslands lake extension
Reed beds have declined due to development and destruction of wetland areas. This is why North Cave Wetlands is so important to allow us to rebuild what has vanished over the last few hundred…
A winter's trail: a walk round Staveley nature reserve
Winter at Staveley: mist drifting across the fields; water droplets glistening on twigs; patches of ice lurking in the ponds and lakes.
My retirement
Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.
Herein are herons
The statuesque heron stands in the shallow waters of ponds and lakes, or at the river’s edge, waiting patiently for their next meal to swim by. They are easier and delightful to spot against muted…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.
Scaup
This dashing diving duck is a winter visitor to the UK's seas, coastal lakes and occasionally inland water bodies.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust blog
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Smew
This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.