North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve
From quarries and lorries to avocets and bitterns, the ongoing transformation of this working sand and gravel quarry into a shining example of a 21st-century wetland is truly extraordinary.
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Accessibility improvements will help more people to enjoy popular East Yorkshire wetland nature reserve
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is improving access to one of the wettest and wildest parts of North Cave Wetlands reserve near Hull this winter, giving more visitors the chance to experience one of the…
First-ever breeding bitterns at North Cave Wetlands nature reserve
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are absolutely delighted to announce their first-ever bittern breeding success at North Cave Wetlands nature reserve near Hull, where a juvenile bittern was spotted…
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.
Damselfly duels at North Cave Wetlands
The two antagonists square up, eyeballing each other from close range, probing for a weakness. Huge cherry-red eyes meet huge bright blue eyes. Who will give ground first?
Wild Winter Wetlands
Wetlands are some of our best winter reserves to visit – the shimmer of frosted reedbeds beautifully set off by clear blue skies and wide open mirrors of water. They also attract some of our most…
Kilnsea Wetlands Nature Reserve
This nature reserve has been created to compensate for habitat being lost nearby on the eroding Holderness coastline.
Skerne Wetlands Nature Reserve
The jewel in the crown of Skerne Wetlands are the UK’s most northerly chalk streams, which are a nationally-important habitat in the headwaters of the River Hull. The West Beck, with its crystal…
North Cave Wetlands turns 20!
Our North Cave Wetlands nature reserve near Brough in the East Riding is 20 years old today! To celebrate, we’re asking for your help to name three new sections of the nature reserve.
Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
Askham Bog Nature Reserve
This precious surviving remnant of Yorkshire's ancient peatland is the birthplace of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and holds a special place in the hearts of our members and our organisation.…
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