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puffin - Adam Jones
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North Sea oil tanker collision update
Monday’s incident in the North Sea between the Solong and Stena Immaculate continues to be monitored by authorities and we are grateful…
Wildlife Trust reports bird flu outbreak at popular east Yorkshire reserve
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has reported bird flu cases at their popular North Cave Wetlands reserve near Hull affecting the mute swan…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust celebrates significant wetland upgrades for wildlife
More homes for birds, butterflies and otters have been created at Staveley and Ripon City Wetland reserves, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust…
Myth-busting bats, newts and the economy vs nature protections
There has been widespread misinformation blaming nature as a blocker to growth in the run up to the Chancellor’s speech this week,…
Creating a nature reserve: Parson’s Carr
We are expanding homes for nature from our Potteric Carr reserve outwards, extending a green oasis into the industrial heartland of…
Amber Alert - public warning (24/1/2025)
An Amber Alert is expected to cover much of the north and west of Yorkshire from Friday morning (24/1/25) as Storm Eowyn makes landfall…
Water vole - (C) Terry Whittaker
Lady's slipper orchid and pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly - (C) Shutter stock
State of Yorkshire's Nature
Learn moreThe Wildlife Trusts play a very important part in protecting our natural heritage. I would encourage anyone who cares about wildlife to join them
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