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BUFF TAILED BEE
One of our most common bees, their ability to forage at very long distances has made them a little more resilient to the negative...


ENJOYING LOCKDOWN
Even though increased activity by wildlife is normal in springtime it appears that people are seeing birds, animals, bees, butterflies,...


WILD GARLIC
I don't remember a better year for Wild Garlic - it seems to be really flourishing around Otley, competing with the Bluebells for...


WHIRLIGIG BEETLES
We saw these small, shiny, carnivorous insects swimming in their crazy circles on the surface of one of the Gallows Hill ponds....


HAWTHORN
Flowering 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,...


SWIFTS
When 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...


BEECH
The limbs of these mature trees on Birdcage Walk or in Great Dib Wood throw some dramatic shapes - they're simply magnificent. Their...


KINGFISHER
Its 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...


DANDELIONS
Lots of gardeners curse them, and goodness knows I've had some battles with those growing between our paving stones. But as it flowers...


MINT MOTH
One of these small, delicate moths was on our kitchen window, handily-placed for our herb garden below, where its caterpillars will also...


SONGTHRUSH
Usually a star of the RSPB's #dawnchorusday, this bird can often be heard at Gallows Hill. Its beautiful song consists of repeated...
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