North York Moors National Park
@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Spectacular coast, distinctive dales, ancient woodland, historic sites, heather moorland, all just north of York
The last week has brought a real mix of weather across the North York Moors National Park. As you head out and about, please remember to travel safely.
🧥 Dress the part
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📸 Trought and About
🧥 Dress the part
🗺️ Plan ahead
#ShareWithCare
📸 Trought and About
January 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The last week has brought a real mix of weather across the North York Moors National Park. As you head out and about, please remember to travel safely.
🧥 Dress the part
🗺️ Plan ahead
#ShareWithCare
📸 Trought and About
🧥 Dress the part
🗺️ Plan ahead
#ShareWithCare
📸 Trought and About
Wildlife on Wednesday: The short-eared owl is the wanderer of the open country. Unlike most owls, it often hunts in daylight. Their yellow eyes, rimmed in black, give them a fierce intensity that contrasts beautifully with their gentle, floating flight.
Image credit: Mike Nicholas
Image credit: Mike Nicholas
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Wildlife on Wednesday: The short-eared owl is the wanderer of the open country. Unlike most owls, it often hunts in daylight. Their yellow eyes, rimmed in black, give them a fierce intensity that contrasts beautifully with their gentle, floating flight.
Image credit: Mike Nicholas
Image credit: Mike Nicholas
The press of a spade, the settling of soil, the promise of future growth tucked into a winter field. Our Woodland Creation Team spend these colder months shaping the future of the landscape, one young tree at a time. Take a moment with them in this short, soothing glimpse of their work.
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The press of a spade, the settling of soil, the promise of future growth tucked into a winter field. Our Woodland Creation Team spend these colder months shaping the future of the landscape, one young tree at a time. Take a moment with them in this short, soothing glimpse of their work.
The barn owl is the ghost of winter fields. It hunts by sound, using its sensitive hearing to pinpoint tiny movements in the grass. Thanks to their presence in folklore and literature, spotting one on a frosty evening feels like crossing paths with something mythic.
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The barn owl is the ghost of winter fields. It hunts by sound, using its sensitive hearing to pinpoint tiny movements in the grass. Thanks to their presence in folklore and literature, spotting one on a frosty evening feels like crossing paths with something mythic.
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
A perfect sunny day for our GrubsUp! project volunteers who were busy planting the new community orchard at Lockton. Nearby, our Woodland Creation Team were also hard at work, adding field maple and crab apple to the landscape. Two teams, one morning, a lot of future growth going into the ground.
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A perfect sunny day for our GrubsUp! project volunteers who were busy planting the new community orchard at Lockton. Nearby, our Woodland Creation Team were also hard at work, adding field maple and crab apple to the landscape. Two teams, one morning, a lot of future growth going into the ground.
As part of our GrubsUp! project, we’re creating new community orchards. Orchards are brilliant for wildlife: blossom supports pollinators, old wood and long grass shelter insects and birds, and fruit provides food well into autumn.
December 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As part of our GrubsUp! project, we’re creating new community orchards. Orchards are brilliant for wildlife: blossom supports pollinators, old wood and long grass shelter insects and birds, and fruit provides food well into autumn.
"Pee-wit" over an open field? Lapwing. These birds feed on insects, worms and spiders. They breed in March, before flocking in hundreds or thousands, heading to France or Spain for the winter, though some do stay.
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Pee-wit" over an open field? Lapwing. These birds feed on insects, worms and spiders. They breed in March, before flocking in hundreds or thousands, heading to France or Spain for the winter, though some do stay.
National Tree Week. Silver birch is a true pioneer: wind-blown seeds, quick to settle, quick to grow. Its bark and branches have been used for everything from containers to classic besom brooms.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
National Tree Week. Silver birch is a true pioneer: wind-blown seeds, quick to settle, quick to grow. Its bark and branches have been used for everything from containers to classic besom brooms.
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.