MARTINSYes, we're finishing "Bird Week" with two for the price of one. House Martins are attending nests in Albion Street, and Sand Martins can...
CO-OP FUNERAL CARE LEAD BUSINESSES IN PLEDGINGRob Tindall of Co-Op Funeral Care in Otley has been leading by example for businesses. He has completed eight of our suggested pledge...
FAMILY PLEDGING TOGETHEROne family in Otley, the Barracloughs, are forging ahead by working through our suggested 'Individual and Family' pledge ideas. They are...
WILLOW WARBLERAnother summer visitor with a somewhat nondescript appearance but a distinctive call - I've seen it accurately described as a "wistfully...
SWALLOWHalf a dozen were skimming the meadow below Haslinghall farm, hunting for insects, and at times it seemed like they were skimming our...
GOOSANDERPairs of these shy, graceful ducks can be spotted on the Wharfe in Otley and east towards Knotford Nook. With the water shallow and...
BLACKCAPOne of the easier warblers to identify by sight, the top of the male Blackcap's head is a sooty black, though as with yesterday's bird...
BLACKBIRD SUNBATHINGA male was soaking up the sunshine with its wings spread downward, an action that maintains the health of its feathers. Over-exposure to...
OTLEY'S HEDGEHOG HIGHWAYA perfect way to pledge is to sign up and become part of the hedgehog highway. We are collaborating with Otley's Maker Space to make it...