Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

07/10/2026

With autumn in full swing, come and discover some wildlife spectacles or simply try something new at one of our many events this month. 💚 From fabulous fungi to marvellous murmurations there’s magic happening right across the county. 🍄 🐦‍⬛

So dust of your boots and choose the wild life this October. Time to get Autumnmaxxing! 🍂

Browse all of our upcoming events: https://www.ywt.org.uk/our-events

07/10/2026

Join the fungi fiesta this weekend at YWT Potteric Carr Nature Reserve! 🍄

Plan your trip: https://www.ywt.org.uk/fungi-festival

Book events: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/discover-fungi-with-yorkshire-wildlife-trust-2510579/

Fungi Fest 2026 🍄

06/10/2026

"Fungi are inextricably linked with our history and folklore. Just look at some of their names: King Alfred’s cakes, witch’s hat, scarlet elfcup…" Our blogger goes in search of hidden treasures at Moorlands nature reserve near York and proves that you don't need to be an expert mycologist (or even own a fancy camera) to discover the incredible fungi hidden in our woodlands! 🍄

Our blogger goes in search of hidden treasures at Moorlands Nature Reserve near York.

06/10/2026

Tune in to Channel 5 this Thursday 8th October to see one of our Highlands make a star appearance on the Yorkshire Vet. 🐂

Tune in to The Yorkshire Vet on Thursday at 8pm this week to see the vets assist this handsome fellow.

We are all looking forward to seeing him on the screen!

05/10/2026

Autumn reserve spotlight - Broadhead Clough. 🍃

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley in West Yorkshire, Broadhead Clough is an atmospheric wet woodland with a fascinating past. Did you know this reserve was once home to the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners? 🪙

Back in the 1760s, this notorious gang used the woodland to transport counterfeit coins to their hideout on the moors above. It's estimated they put the equivalent of £3.5 million in fake coins into circulation, almost causing the British economy to collapse!

While there's no gold to be found here today, we think Broadhead Clough is packed with treasures of its own... from ancient woodland and wildlife to dramatic scenery and local history. 💚

Swipe to discover more about the stories, wildlife and wonders waiting to be explored. For more information visit the reserve webpage: https://www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/broadhead-clough-nature-reserve

05/10/2026

Got 60 seconds to do a good deed? Please nominate us to be awarded £5000 in The Benefact Group's Movement for Good draw. Nominations are open from 5th-18th October and we've made it super easy for you. All you need to do is add your details to this pre-filled form to nominate. Thank you for your vote! 💚

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

04/10/2026

This World Animal Day, look to the skies as one of Yorkshire's most spectacular wildlife events is unfolding right above our heads! Vast skeins of pink-footed geese return from the Arctic, filling the skies with their unmistakable calls as they journey south for the winter. Some flocks can number up to 10,000 birds, creating an unforgettable autumn spectacle across East Yorkshire.

https://www.ywt.org.uk/blog/yorkshire-wildlife-trust/pink-footed-geese-put-dazzling-displays

Hundreds of pink footed geese flying over Kiplingcotes nature reser...

03/10/2026

With Halloween creeping closer and house spiders popping up in seemingly every corner, we wanted to bust a few myths about these misunderstood creatures and explain why they're worthy of a little appreciation. 🕷️

Many people think autumn means an invasion of spiders, but the truth is that most of the spiders you see at this time of year have probably been living quietly in your home for months. During autumn, mature males leave their usual hiding places and wander in search of a mate, making them much more noticeable.

Another common myth is that house spiders are dangerous. In reality, the species commonly found in UK homes are harmless to people. They're far more interested in catching flies, moths and other insects than bothering us.

Some people also believe spiders accidentally end up indoors. While many species live outside, several house spiders are so well adapted to life indoors that they spend almost their entire lives in our homes.

Far from being something to fear, spiders are important predators that help keep insect populations in balance. Think of them as tiny pest controllers working the night shift!

So this spooky season, maybe give the eight-legged residents in your home a little credit. Behind the creepy reputation is a fascinating creature playing an important role in our ecosystem.

02/10/2026

What a video this is of one of our resident Barn Owls hunting in the long grass at YWT Stirley.

Thank you to Susanna Shotter for sharing it with us.

29/09/2026

Autumn is a great time to spot some of Yorkshire's most magnificent marine life! 🐋 Read Marine Advocacy Manager Bex's blog to discover more.

Bex Lynam, Marine Advocacy Manager, gives a sneak preview into an underrated autumn spectacle…