Flower to the People

As we were walking through the woodland yesterday planting the last of the trees we spotted this beautiful clump of Wood….

Friday, March 30th 2012

Flower Power!

Several people came to help identify moths yesterday.157 moths of 12 different species were recorded including Twin-spotted….

Thursday, March 29th 2012

Otterly Amazing!

Finally, the first picture of an Otter has been captured down on Risedale Beck.  Our volunteer Ken has been trying to….

Wednesday, March 28th 2012

Tadpoles, Trees, Toads and Time out!

Due to the unusually warm dry conditions for this time of year, green algae is becoming a problem in watercourses nationwide.….

Tuesday, March 27th 2012

Firthmoor Primary Visit

A class of 24 pupils from Firthmoor Primary School in Darlington visited the reserve today.  The morning was spent planting….

Monday, March 26th 2012

Fundraising Day

Seventeen volunteers turned out to help us with our fundraising efforts at Tescos today. We were bag packing, bucket shaking….

Sunday, March 25th 2012

Jubilee Wood Planting

To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, hundreds of trees were planted today as part of the Richmondshire Eco Week.….

Friday, March 23rd 2012

Drying Up

With the continuing drought affecting much of the country, there is concern that wildlife reliant on stream and pond habitats….

Wednesday, March 21st 2012

Tree TLC

Trees on the bank close to the entrance had suffered in the winter gales, snapping free from their moorings. These were given….

Tuesday, March 20th 2012

Ladybirds are Back!

Last year the Kidney Spot Ladybirds spent several months on the Ash trees at Kidney Spot Corner.  We watched the larvae….

Monday, March 19th 2012

Spring Colour

The bees, who are just beginning to emerge and fly around in the sunshine, will benefit from the food provided by the willow….

Saturday, March 17th 2012

Spring Sunshine

The wetland has been thoroughly checked over the last fortnight in anticipation of the arrival of breeding waders such as….

Thursday, March 15th 2012

Moth Mayhem!

Eighty moths of twelve different species were found amongst the eggboxes in the moth trap first thing this morning. Amongst….

Wednesday, March 14th 2012

Toads on the Road

The warm weather over the last few days has driven Common Toads out of hibernation.  They can now be seen all over….

Monday, March 12th 2012

Bird and Butterflies!

It was a beautiful spring morning as the bird ringers arrived at 07.30. Curlew were calling and the Greylag Geese were making lots….

Monday, March 12th 2012

The Last Winter Worky Day

Yesterday, 45 volunteers turned out to help us complete vital habitat work on the reserve before spring arrives and the breeding….

Sunday, March 11th 2012

Preparation for ‘Worky Day’

Today preparations continued for tomorrow's 'Worky Day'.  Jake made some signs.  Tools were allocated….

Saturday, March 10th 2012

Start of Spring Cleaning!

Bannock, twister dough (cooked on Willow sticks) and hot potatoes were on the lunchtime menu today. The Tuesday team of volunteers….

Tuesday, March 6th 2012

One Year On

It was this time last year that the work was being carried out extending the lake.  The site looked a mess while the….

Tuesday, March 6th 2012

A Wet Weekend

Although it has been a wet weekend, the feeders around Foxglove have been very active.  One of the visitors managed….

Sunday, March 4th 2012

Post Rammers, Spanners and Hammers

With Curlew and Lapwing recently heard it is really important to ensure that all of the dams are working on the wetland….

Friday, March 2nd 2012

Vole Holes!

Several moths were trapped overnight. Satellite, Clouded Drab, Early Moth and March Moth were amongst the species identified.….

Thursday, March 1st 2012