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These gregarious birds used to be much more common, and I miss the daily sight of huge flocks returning from a day’s foraging in the...

To look at, the flowers lack the immaculate symmetry of many – they’re a bit of a mess – but oh, the smell…. The strong, sweet fragrance...

We have launched three new initiatives to build on the increased interest in nature and local wildlife has experienced since the pandemic...

Otley resident Emma Dunnett spotted one of these caterpillars in her garden, and my first reaction was “Wow”. They are positively...

I associate their distinctive clacking with visits to ancient buildings and ruins, but these sociable birds also contribute to the...

For the last couple of days I have headed down to Gallows Hill in the evening and first thing in the morning to catch sight of bats...

Like the bramble flowers, spear (also known as bull or common) thistles are at their most brilliant right now and are a welcome pop of...

Whilst many of our other common birds breeding efforts are restricted to the Spring, the wood pigeon breeds in Otley 10 months out of 12!...

Whilst out exploring our town, as well as looking up to spot passing birds, I am also looking down to spot passing invertebrates, in fact...

After lunch, I had planned to go out for a walk but the rain decided to return. I took a look out of my living room window to see who was...

Walking up the Chevin today, I couldn’t walk more than a few feet without being distracted by the amount of insect activity around the...

The birds have gone quiet, this is not because lockdown is easing and we’re scaring them all away! After all the raucous calls and songs...