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Common Ragwort

Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is a poisonous plant and is removed from grazing areas to prevent stock eating it….

Local farmer Keith Percival dropped off a mixed flock of Herdwick, Swaledale and Cheviot sheep to help us manage the moorland….

Lots of volunteers turned out to help on the reserve despite the very wet and thundery conditions. The morning was….

After a fantastic weekend, the dust has settled and the reserve is getting back to normal! Here are some more photos….

Last night's summer BBQ was a success with over 70 people enjoying James's delicious cooking. This was followed by….

The big event is underway! The counting of wildlife species began at 7.30am with the emptying of the moth traps that had….

Several of the ringing team found themselves on the banks of the River Swale on Sunday evening to ring at a large Sand Martin….

Strimming, pruning, mowing, cleaning and checking cattle were a few of today's tasks for team Tuesday. Many of these….

Preparations are well underway for the Bioblitz and Heritage Skills Weekend (see the events section for details). A new species….