ENJOYING LOCKDOWNEven though increased activity by wildlife is normal in springtime it appears that people are seeing birds, animals, bees, butterflies,...
WILD GARLICI don't remember a better year for Wild Garlic - it seems to be really flourishing around Otley, competing with the Bluebells for...
WHIRLIGIG BEETLESWe saw these small, shiny, carnivorous insects swimming in their crazy circles on the surface of one of the Gallows Hill ponds....
HAWTHORNFlowering now, in a hedge near you, living up to its other name: Maythorn. Monty Don makes some interesting points about this timing in...
YOUR WILDLIFE NEEDS YOU!This year we are working hard to encourage everyone in town to pledge to help wildlife! We have ideas for individuals and families,...
SWIFTSWhen it comes to flight, the Swift makes a lot of birds look like chickens. Not only does it fly thousands of miles to spend a few months...
BEECHThe limbs of these mature trees on Birdcage Walk or in Great Dib Wood throw some dramatic shapes - they're simply magnificent. Their...
KINGFISHERIts spectacular plumage can seem a bit out of place against the dark waters of the Wharfe, but even so, a Kingfisher can be tricky to...
DANDELIONSLots of gardeners curse them, and goodness knows I've had some battles with those growing between our paving stones. But as it flowers...