Come and explore a Yorkshire secret...
Welcome to the wildlife of eastern Yorkshire!
The Yorkshire Nature Triangle in eastern Yorkshire is well known among local naturalists for its rich fauna and flora, but it's a hidden secret for a wider audience increasingly keen to see more of Britain's spectacular wildlife. We have an amazing and diverse range of fascinating animals and plants here in lowland UK and in the species rich sea that surrounds it.
Have you seen...
• gannets plummeting from the skies at 70 mph, diving into the sea for fish?
• puffins courting and nesting on our coastal chalk cliffs?
• otters and water voles establishing new homes on our waterways?
• thousands of overwintering and rare migrant birds on our wetland reserves?
• lush wildflower meadows and the patchwork hills and woodlands of the Wolds?
• rockpools and shoreline reefs bursting with sea life, waiting to be explored?
March was a month in the grip of a wintry airflow, with very few early spring migrants returning, but there was a decent cast of other goodies on offer -
- catch up with Mark James Pearson at Yorkshire Coast Nature...
Where is the Yorkshire Nature Triangle?...
Explore more on a Yorkshire Fishing coble - take a 'Living Seas Safari'
Otter tracking in the Nature Triangle - top tips
There are great places to see wildlife in the Yorkshire Nature Triangle at all times of year
Remember that although you can't beat the variety and colour of our wildlife in spring and summer, autumn and winter are often the best times to see the most spectacular and elusive mammals and visiting birds. Many species are struggling to cope with the pressures imposed by man's activities, not least climate change. But many, like the otter, peregrine and gannet, are also recovering in the Yorkshire Nature Triangle, thanks to increasing concern for the environment, and stricter legislation on conservation, pesticides and pollution. With over 20 nature reserves, from the National Nature Reserve at Spurn, to Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs, Millington Wood and North Cave Wetlands, the variety of habitats and wildlife watching opportunities in the Yorkshire Nature Triangle is incredible.
Why not plan a weekend visit or a longer stay?
Consider staying overnight to enable you to get out early or stay out late to see wildlife on the coast, along the rivers, and in The Wolds
Explore the Coast
Explore the Wolds
Explore the Wetlands
Explore the Waterways
The Yorkshire Nature Triangle ... a growing Nature Tourism project...
Wildlife-friendly businesses in eastern Yorkshire are signing up to the Puffin Mark accreditation scheme right now. Their accommodation and services are advertised and recommended here on this site. As www.yorkshirenaturetriangle.com continues to grow, more places to see, things to do and places to stay will be added daily...
Keep up to date on our upcoming local events and nature activities, and check out new blog updates by our knowledgeable East Yorkshire nature enthusiasts. All this plus the latest wildlife sightings in the area.
We want to help you discover the delights of watching wildlife here
Whether it's an overnight stay, a long weekend break or a full week's holiday, nature lovers looking to unwind, relax and explore our wonderful wildlife hotspots in the Yorkshire Nature Triangle will now have access to a growing list of quality-assessed wildlife-friendly B&Bs, hotels, farm accommodation, caravan parks, camping sites, pubs, restaurants and tour companies - all within short distance of the coast, the Wolds and your favourite Yorkshire nature reserves. All provide a warm Yorkshire welcome and are proudly recommended by us here at the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the RSPB and our partners, and all will be accredited through this site and our brand new Puffin Mark scheme.
...Watch our video below to find out more!
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The Yorkshire Nature Triangle
