Shoots Of Spring

One of our regular visitors, Andrew Gillings, set himself a photography challenge to capture the delights of Spring.….

Thursday, April 29th 2021

Spring Flowers

The cold nights and cool days are probably not what we would like for spring, after a long cold wet winter, but it does mean….

Tuesday, April 27th 2021

Working In The Spring Sunshine

A group from the Personnel Recovery Centre in Catterick Garrison gave a helping hand last week; they edged pathway on the….

Monday, April 26th 2021

A Beautiful Day

Warm sunshine, no wind and blue sky greeted the volunteers yesterday.  They all went off in different directions to….

Friday, April 23rd 2021

Interesting Finds

The Honey Bees in the observation hive are fed with a special sugar syrup (called Ambrosia) during the winter months but….

Wednesday, April 21st 2021

An Update

Ahead of the CES (Constant Effort Site) bird ringing, the bird ringers got together for the first time in several months….

Tuesday, April 20th 2021

Stake and Chips!

Visitors who haven't been for a while will notice a big difference at the Outdoor Classroom where the removal of diseased….

Friday, April 16th 2021

A Warm Welcome!

This week, due to the easing of restrictions, we were able to welcome back a regular group from the Northallerton Personalised….

Wednesday, April 14th 2021

Red, White and Blue

Scarlet Elf Cup was found growing on an old log pile down near to Risedale Beck. In European folklore, it was said that….

Monday, April 12th 2021

Relaxation of Restrictions April 2021

Following the Government Roadmap guidance, the car parks, outdoor trails and toilets will reopen from MONDAY 12 APRIL (The….

Sunday, April 11th 2021

A Special Thank You

The members of the Management Group would like to thank the staff and volunteers who have been hard at work for the….

Wednesday, April 7th 2021

Sunshine and Snow Showers

With the recent arctic blast, the reserve has had a few flurries of snow and hail.  Not very much settled on the ground.….

Wednesday, April 7th 2021

First Moth Trapping Results

Weather forecasts were scrutinised, several as they can all give different temperatures and wind speeds but last Tuesday….

Tuesday, April 6th 2021

Tawny Owls

Tawny Owls have been monitored by the Swaledale Ringing Group for 30 years and this work is ongoing. The group look after….

Monday, April 5th 2021

Water Droplets, Ferns and more Work

The weather forecast did not suggest rain or drizzle but that is what appeared this morning.  Although this made it….

Thursday, April 1st 2021