I’ve been at Ledsham Bank an hour already and I’ve only managed to walk a couple of hundred metres from the entrance. The problem is there’s so much to see, so much to photograph.

It’s time to let our eyes take in the glorious colours of verdant hedgerows, and let the warmer days inspire us to get out and enjoy the best of what Yorkshire has to offer.

As summer draws to a close, it heralds the end of a period of frantic activity which has seen Potteric Carr’s birds striving to raise the next generation.

Yorkshire comes alive over the summer, with a wealth of wildlife fun for those looking for an adventure – or who just want to see something a little different! Here are Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s…

Hot and humid, stillness all around as the quiet morning of a late summer day unfolds.

There is nothing as pleasurable as sitting in a sunny spot, with the crystal clear cool waters of a chalk stream rolling by.

One of the closest Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserves to my home is the magical Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit.

I am very lucky to be able to spend time in quiet, secluded locations where wildlife encounters occur. I always carry a camera and this often pays dividends when least expected.

A vibrant blast of violet shouts out alongside a whitewashed wall, the strong evening sunshine highlighting the colour contrast, picking out the shadows as another day drifts to a restful dusk.…

...and 'aimez moi'