Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
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Hen Harriers
Information about Hen Harrier persecution.
Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Our reaction to hen harrier chick deaths in the Yorkshire Dales
We are appalled to hear about the brutal killing of four hen harrier chicks in their nest near Whernside
Red grouse
The red grouse is an umistakeable bird - plump and round, with a gingery-red body as its name suggests. Found on upland heathlands, it is under threat from the nationwide, dramatic loss of these…
Black grouse
The male black grouse, or 'blackcock', is famed for its display behaviour, known as 'lekking'. A sight to behold, it fans out its tail and struts its stuff to show its…
The importance of wild events
Autumn is the best time of year for finding unexpected jewels and magical moments; migrating birds pass overhead, calling noisily, or appear in hedgerows, mists shroud our woodlands in mystery,…
Driving Nature's Recovery
Nature is in crisis, and if we don’t take landscape scale action now to achieve nature’s recovery, we will all suffer.
LSC events & activities
The Living Seas Centre is Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s hub for our exciting Living Seas work and the perfect place to learn about Yorkshire’s local marine wildlife. Whether it is exploring our ever changing displays, getting involved with activities in our Discovery Room, taking part in an event or having a relaxed walk around South Landing Local Nature Reserve and the beach, there is always something to do!
Protecting Yorkshire's water voles
Water voles once thrived throughout the country and could be found on nearly every waterway in Britain. But within less than 50 years populations have plummeted by a shocking 90% - becoming one of…
Events and Engagement Volunteer- Stirley
Nature is amazing and we want to tell everyone! Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is creating a county rich in wildlife and we need passionate, inspiring volunteers to help people to develop a connection…
State of Yorkshire's Nature
The first ever State of Yorkshire's Nature report sets out how Yorkshire's wildlife is fairing.