North York Moors National Park
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Spectacular coast, distinctive dales, ancient woodland, historic sites, heather moorland, all just north of York
National Tree Week. Juniper is one of the UK’s three native conifers. A prickly, dioecious shrub, used to flavour gin. It provides great cover and winter food for wildlife, sheltering birds and invertebrates.
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
National Tree Week. Juniper is one of the UK’s three native conifers. A prickly, dioecious shrub, used to flavour gin. It provides great cover and winter food for wildlife, sheltering birds and invertebrates.
National Tree Week. Crab apples feed insects, birds, and historically, people. Nearly 100 insect species use them, and winter thrushes love the fallen fruit. Their tart ‘verjuice’ once stood in for lemon and helped jam set.
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
National Tree Week. Crab apples feed insects, birds, and historically, people. Nearly 100 insect species use them, and winter thrushes love the fallen fruit. Their tart ‘verjuice’ once stood in for lemon and helped jam set.
National Tree Week. Rowan is the hardy “wizard’s tree,” thriving in a wide range of environments, from rocky uplands to supermarket car parks. Spring flowers turn into red berries that winter thrushes and waxwings can’t resist.
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
National Tree Week. Rowan is the hardy “wizard’s tree,” thriving in a wide range of environments, from rocky uplands to supermarket car parks. Spring flowers turn into red berries that winter thrushes and waxwings can’t resist.
National Tree Week. Hawthorn, also known as Quickset, is the backbone of many hedgerows. Strong, thorny, and fast to grow, it forms natural barriers and adds a burst of May blossom each spring.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
National Tree Week. Hawthorn, also known as Quickset, is the backbone of many hedgerows. Strong, thorny, and fast to grow, it forms natural barriers and adds a burst of May blossom each spring.
National Tree Week. Ash trees keep woodlands bright with their open, late-leafing canopy. And despite Ash Dieback Disease, many are showing resilience, pushing new growth and adapting.
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
National Tree Week. Ash trees keep woodlands bright with their open, late-leafing canopy. And despite Ash Dieback Disease, many are showing resilience, pushing new growth and adapting.
Aspens flutter even in still air, catching sunlight on both sides of each leaf. They grow fast and clone themselves underground, creating new trees which are genetic clones of the parent.
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Aspens flutter even in still air, catching sunlight on both sides of each leaf. They grow fast and clone themselves underground, creating new trees which are genetic clones of the parent.
National Tree Week. With a thousand-year lifespan and deep roots in British myth, the oak is a silent monarch of our landscape. Our Woodland Creation Team collects acorns from established trees so we can plant the next generation.
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
National Tree Week. With a thousand-year lifespan and deep roots in British myth, the oak is a silent monarch of our landscape. Our Woodland Creation Team collects acorns from established trees so we can plant the next generation.
Wildlife on Wednesday: Meet the Kingfisher
The kingfisher hunts from low perches into slow-flowing rivers, ponds and lakes for fish. Clean, undisturbed waterways are vital—cold snaps and pollution hit them hard. Locally, numbers are scarce but stable.
Image credit: Paul Harris
The kingfisher hunts from low perches into slow-flowing rivers, ponds and lakes for fish. Clean, undisturbed waterways are vital—cold snaps and pollution hit them hard. Locally, numbers are scarce but stable.
Image credit: Paul Harris
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wildlife on Wednesday: Meet the Kingfisher
The kingfisher hunts from low perches into slow-flowing rivers, ponds and lakes for fish. Clean, undisturbed waterways are vital—cold snaps and pollution hit them hard. Locally, numbers are scarce but stable.
Image credit: Paul Harris
The kingfisher hunts from low perches into slow-flowing rivers, ponds and lakes for fish. Clean, undisturbed waterways are vital—cold snaps and pollution hit them hard. Locally, numbers are scarce but stable.
Image credit: Paul Harris
Wildlife on Wednesday: Badgers live in underground homes (setts). Earthworms are their favourite snack. They don’t hibernate, they ride out winter in their setts, popping out on milder nights. Look for their long-clawed tracks and if you see a badger, never disturb them. Image: (c) Wildstock/NYMNPA
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Wildlife on Wednesday: Badgers live in underground homes (setts). Earthworms are their favourite snack. They don’t hibernate, they ride out winter in their setts, popping out on milder nights. Look for their long-clawed tracks and if you see a badger, never disturb them. Image: (c) Wildstock/NYMNPA
From England to Australia and the skies above Sutton Bank: the Yorkshire Gliding Club archive has helped our Raiding the Bank project reconnect with the story of aviator Amy Johnson.
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/raiding-the-bank-amy-johnson
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/raiding-the-bank-amy-johnson
Raiding the Bank: Amy Johnson | NYMNP
Raiding the Bank: Amy Johnson | NYMNP
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November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From England to Australia and the skies above Sutton Bank: the Yorkshire Gliding Club archive has helped our Raiding the Bank project reconnect with the story of aviator Amy Johnson.
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/raiding-the-bank-amy-johnson
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/raiding-the-bank-amy-johnson
Not so spooky after all.
In the North York Moors National Park, bats are signs of a thriving, balanced environment - not Halloween villains. In recent years we've recorded over a million bat calls, helping shape future conservation work.
Image: Brown long-eared bat © John Altringham
In the North York Moors National Park, bats are signs of a thriving, balanced environment - not Halloween villains. In recent years we've recorded over a million bat calls, helping shape future conservation work.
Image: Brown long-eared bat © John Altringham
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Not so spooky after all.
In the North York Moors National Park, bats are signs of a thriving, balanced environment - not Halloween villains. In recent years we've recorded over a million bat calls, helping shape future conservation work.
Image: Brown long-eared bat © John Altringham
In the North York Moors National Park, bats are signs of a thriving, balanced environment - not Halloween villains. In recent years we've recorded over a million bat calls, helping shape future conservation work.
Image: Brown long-eared bat © John Altringham
Rare fungi species like the Pink Waxcap and Violet Coral have been found in record numbers during a UK-wide citizen science survey by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, including here in the North York Moors National Park. To learn more visit https://www.plantlife.org.uk/
Image: Pink Waxcap (c) Ray Woods
Image: Pink Waxcap (c) Ray Woods
October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Rare fungi species like the Pink Waxcap and Violet Coral have been found in record numbers during a UK-wide citizen science survey by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, including here in the North York Moors National Park. To learn more visit https://www.plantlife.org.uk/
Image: Pink Waxcap (c) Ray Woods
Image: Pink Waxcap (c) Ray Woods
Staithes Beck is getting a much-needed boost — and the fish are first in line to benefit. Our latest blog post highlights how smart design can work with nature, not against it.
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/breathing-life-back-into-staithes-beck
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/breathing-life-back-into-staithes-beck
Breathing life back into Staithes Beck | NYMNP
Breathing life back into Staithes Beck | NYMNP
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Staithes Beck is getting a much-needed boost — and the fish are first in line to benefit. Our latest blog post highlights how smart design can work with nature, not against it.
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/breathing-life-back-into-staithes-beck
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/breathing-life-back-into-staithes-beck
Staff from the North York Moors National Park were among the speakers today at the Restoring Nature Conference, hosted by Ryedale Environment Group.
A fantastic day of ideas, collaboration.
A fantastic day of ideas, collaboration.
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Staff from the North York Moors National Park were among the speakers today at the Restoring Nature Conference, hosted by Ryedale Environment Group.
A fantastic day of ideas, collaboration.
A fantastic day of ideas, collaboration.
If the bank holiday brings you to Farndale show today, our friendly team will be on hand for a chat. Don't miss our competition, guess the correct number of treats in the jar, the closest guess at the end of show season wins this lovely hamper provided by The Pet Store Pickering.
August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If the bank holiday brings you to Farndale show today, our friendly team will be on hand for a chat. Don't miss our competition, guess the correct number of treats in the jar, the closest guess at the end of show season wins this lovely hamper provided by The Pet Store Pickering.
Once common in our meadows and woodlands, beautiful wildflowers like Giant Bellflower, Stitchwort and Primroses are now in decline. With your help, we can bring them back 🌼
Help support nature’s comeback in the North York Moors 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/make-a-difference
📸 : Paul Harris
Help support nature’s comeback in the North York Moors 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/make-a-difference
📸 : Paul Harris
August 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Once common in our meadows and woodlands, beautiful wildflowers like Giant Bellflower, Stitchwort and Primroses are now in decline. With your help, we can bring them back 🌼
Help support nature’s comeback in the North York Moors 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/make-a-difference
📸 : Paul Harris
Help support nature’s comeback in the North York Moors 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/make-a-difference
📸 : Paul Harris
Our team will be at Egton Show today. We have craft activities, lots of information leaflets and copies of our Out and About guide for you to pick up. We hope to see you there.
August 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our team will be at Egton Show today. We have craft activities, lots of information leaflets and copies of our Out and About guide for you to pick up. We hope to see you there.
Our Rivers Team has been out surveying juvenile fish as part of ongoing monitoring of fish populations. These surveys are a key tool in assessing fish populations and understanding the health of our watercourses, they help us track the positive impact of our conservation work. #conservation #rivers
August 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our Rivers Team has been out surveying juvenile fish as part of ongoing monitoring of fish populations. These surveys are a key tool in assessing fish populations and understanding the health of our watercourses, they help us track the positive impact of our conservation work. #conservation #rivers
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Did my first EVER "star gazing" Saturday, at Sutton Bank Star Hub @northyorkmoors.org.uk @northyorkmoors.bsky.social HUGE thanks to Richard Darn @gostargazing.bsky.social lending scopes to snap #SturgeonMoon & @yorkpress.bsky.social for publicising the event!
(Also saw Saturn's rings AND #perseids)
(Also saw Saturn's rings AND #perseids)
August 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Did my first EVER "star gazing" Saturday, at Sutton Bank Star Hub @northyorkmoors.org.uk @northyorkmoors.bsky.social HUGE thanks to Richard Darn @gostargazing.bsky.social lending scopes to snap #SturgeonMoon & @yorkpress.bsky.social for publicising the event!
(Also saw Saturn's rings AND #perseids)
(Also saw Saturn's rings AND #perseids)
Heading to the Ryedale Show today? Come along to the North York Moors National Park tent. Meet our friendly team, grab this year’s Out and About guide, design your own mini GrubsUp! heart, enter our dog biscuit contest for a chance to win a prize hamper, kindly donated by The Pet Store Pickering
July 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Heading to the Ryedale Show today? Come along to the North York Moors National Park tent. Meet our friendly team, grab this year’s Out and About guide, design your own mini GrubsUp! heart, enter our dog biscuit contest for a chance to win a prize hamper, kindly donated by The Pet Store Pickering
Exciting recent water vole footage from one of our trail cams! Thanks to volunteer Tony for this fantastic video.
@northyorkmoors.bsky.social
#nature #wildife #naturerecovery #nationalparks #watervole #ukwildife #yorkshire
@northyorkmoors.bsky.social
#nature #wildife #naturerecovery #nationalparks #watervole #ukwildife #yorkshire
July 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Exciting recent water vole footage from one of our trail cams! Thanks to volunteer Tony for this fantastic video.
@northyorkmoors.bsky.social
#nature #wildife #naturerecovery #nationalparks #watervole #ukwildife #yorkshire
@northyorkmoors.bsky.social
#nature #wildife #naturerecovery #nationalparks #watervole #ukwildife #yorkshire
A citizen science bat survey that ran for five consecutive years has provided unexpected evidence of the northwards spread of three different species of bush cricket. 🦇 🦗 In total, the study captured more than 2.2 million wildlife recordings!
To read more: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
To read more: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
April 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A citizen science bat survey that ran for five consecutive years has provided unexpected evidence of the northwards spread of three different species of bush cricket. 🦇 🦗 In total, the study captured more than 2.2 million wildlife recordings!
To read more: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
To read more: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
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Today we hear from Georgia, a Community Engagement Officer from @northyorkmoors.org.uk. Read the article to see why she believes that being friendly, open minded and organised can be key for landing a role. c-js.uk/3XPmsQn
April 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today we hear from Georgia, a Community Engagement Officer from @northyorkmoors.org.uk. Read the article to see why she believes that being friendly, open minded and organised can be key for landing a role. c-js.uk/3XPmsQn
Beacon for the Arts Festival: A celebration of our artistic landscape 🎨 🍃
A month-long festival, staged by the North York Moors Arts and Culture Partnership, to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative scene in the National Park. Read the full story 👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
A month-long festival, staged by the North York Moors Arts and Culture Partnership, to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative scene in the National Park. Read the full story 👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
March 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Beacon for the Arts Festival: A celebration of our artistic landscape 🎨 🍃
A month-long festival, staged by the North York Moors Arts and Culture Partnership, to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative scene in the National Park. Read the full story 👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
A month-long festival, staged by the North York Moors Arts and Culture Partnership, to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative scene in the National Park. Read the full story 👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...
🔊 Project update. 300 harvest mice were released in 2024, and last week a survey took place to look for their nests. Several were found, including nests that look likely to be used for breeding! The project was supported by Defra under the #FiPL scheme www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/harvestmice
March 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🔊 Project update. 300 harvest mice were released in 2024, and last week a survey took place to look for their nests. Several were found, including nests that look likely to be used for breeding! The project was supported by Defra under the #FiPL scheme www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/harvestmice