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Bog Asphodel
One of the delights of the moors in Summer is the bright yellow spike of the Bog Asphodel, providing a dash of colour to the… Read More »Bog Asphodel
Nightjar
One of the strangest creatures to visit our country over Summer is the Nightjar, a secretive bird that is well-camouflaged against the branches on which… Read More »Nightjar
Cuckoo Wasps
During Summer, near sandy soil, you may come across what looks like a brightly-coloured and glittering piece of jewellery attached to a wall or lying… Read More »Cuckoo Wasps
Buff-Tip Moth
The Buff-Tip Moth must be the best camouflaged creature in the area. It folds its wings close to its body so it can mimic a… Read More »Buff-Tip Moth
Pennywort
Pennywort is a member of the stonecrop family, a group of plants with fleshy leaves. It can be found growing in a few locations on… Read More »Pennywort
Round-Leaved Sundew
Insect-eating plants are not just found in balmy sub-tropical regions of the world – we have our own carnivorous plant living in our bogs on… Read More »Round-Leaved Sundew
Orchids
Recently a magnificent field of orchids was discovered on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge – literally hundreds of species of a cross between Common Spotted… Read More »Orchids
Poplar Hawkmoth
If you live near woodland it is worthwhile leaving your bathroom window open and the light on for a chance to see one of the… Read More »Poplar Hawkmoth