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.
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Our darling starling
Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager at Potteric Carr nature reserve, tells us why the humble starling is worthy of closer look…
Starling
The starling is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful purple-and-green sheen to its black feathers. It is famous for its wintry aerial displays - massive flocks can be seen wheeling over…
Seasonally spooky spectacles
The nights are drawing in, the mornings are beginning to frost over and the clocks go back, officially marking the end of British summer time. Shorter days doesn’t mean the yearly wildlife…
Potteric Carr Sightings
Wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Sessions at Potteric Carr
Discover what sessions we offer for schools and community groups at Potteric Carr
Starling murmurations
Where in Yorkshire to enjoy starling murmurations and how to enjoy them safely.
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Murmuration magic at Potteric Carr
A spectacular performance with a cast of thousands and plenty of edge-of-the seat jeopardy: one of nature’s great shows is being staged at Potteric Carr this winter.
The Potteric Carr hat trick
Earlier last year, something very special happened at Potteric Carr nature reserve… Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager, tells us more...
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2021
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.