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Watch this space... We're working on updating our Local Wildlife Sites web pages, providing a comprehensive hub for all things local site related, including key information and FAQs for site landowners and information on how to suggest a candidate site. Keep you eyes peeled! www.neyedc.org.uk 👀

Image shows a rectangular field/meadow full of green vegetation fringed by two lines of trees. Orange and pink flowers can be seen within the grasses.

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Yorkshire Naturalists' Union @ynuorg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Always a pleasure to have @teamneyedc.bsky.social along to support the Leeds University MSc training day and for promoting the role of biological recorders

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 9h

The woodland trust has a really interesting guide you can download here!: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications...

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Recognising Ancient And Veteran Trees - Woodland Trust

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 9h

It depends on species, age, and also life stage! Ancient trees are those that have reached the ancient life stage &/or chronological age is 'old' (for its sp.), veteran trees are mature & have significant decay (a feature they share with ancient trees) but are not ancient by chron. age/development.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Some of the NEYEDC team had a fantastic day out recently at Brayton Barff wood, a Local Wildlife Site, where our surveyor Claire showed us the ropes in identifying and measuring ancient and veteran trees for addition to the Ancient Tree Inventory. They found some fantastic specimens (and fungi)! 🌳

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Tickets are now on sale for @biologicalrecording.co.uk's Biological Recording Virtual Symposium for 2027: 'Recording the Rarities': www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biological... Always a great annual event that we'll be looking forward to attending!

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Biological Recording Virtual Symposium 2027: Recording the Rarities

Explore how biological recording helps us find, verify, understand and conserve rare and rarely recorded wildlife.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We attended this year's Leeds University MSc field skills day last week, delivering a talk on making and sharing records alongside taxon experts from @ynuorg.bsky.social sharing their expertise in ID and specimen collection. It was great to chat to the new students and see their enthusiasm!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It really is! We've all been intrigued looking over Elizabeth's shoulder whilst she's been working in the office and she's been lovely enough to indulge our curiosities and answer lots of questions!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The second blog post from our placement student Elizabeth is now online: www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi...! In this piece, we learn more about the source of place-names and how they can help build an evidence base for identifying ancient woodland 🌲

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Woodland place-names and the Ancient Woodland Inventory — neyedc

Elizabeth, a PhD student in the department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York, is currently on placement with us investigating how place-names can strengthen the evidence bas...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This would also be a great opportunity for those within Hull to pick up and tick off some species we miss during our annual Hull City Nature Challenge! See what we recorded in April - could you find some new species in the area now we're moving into autumn? uk.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

From 18th - 28th September, @inaturalist.bsky.social is hosting iNat Together 2026, a campaign encouraging users to connect in person over nature. This could be a friend, relative, colleague - seek the benefits of recording together! www.inaturalist.org/projects/ina... 🔎

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iNat Together 2026

iNat Together (September 18–28) is a campaign encouraging iNaturalist users to connect in person over nature, with iNaturalist ambassadors around the world holding events you can join. Zoom in on the ...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As part of her placement, Elizabeth has written two blog posts, the first of which is live on our website: www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi.... This first piece introduces us to the concept of place-names, where they come from, and how they relate to woodlands! 2/2

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Woodland place names - how do they work? — neyedc

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Over the last few months we've had Elizabeth, Language and Linguistic Science PhD student at the University of York, join us to investigate how place-names can strengthen the evidence base for Ancient Woodland designation, using her expertise on place-names in the medieval period. 1/2 🌳

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Yorkshire Naturalists' Union @ynuorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Whilst we may be leaving summer behind, there are still several YNU field meetings and YWT Shoresearch events taking place over the coming months - check out these and information about the AGM in September's newsletter, available along with all past newsletters here 👇 www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We visited some fantastic sites as part of the rolling survey programme of Local Wildlife Sites this year. From navigating wet woodlands and military training sites to grasslands and windswept verges, our surveyors have worked tirelessly to represent each site fairly despite this year's drought!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The first of this year's YNU's Zoom Talks is this evening on a topic that is very relevant to Yorkshire - the Eurasian Beaver

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another recent event of a busy summer! Some of our staff attended @rspb.bsky.social's Bempton Goes Wild 2026, acting as data hub for the event. There were a range of fantastic species seen and recorded - from this tiny new for 5k square Acorn Weevil to a mighty Minke Whale seen from the headlands 🌊

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We attended Hassacarr Nature Reserve's activity day last week, just a stone's throw from our office in Dunnington. We set up some of NEYEDC's audio recording equipment, a camera trap, and moth traps to help survey the site. We had some very inquisitive visitors!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Coming up this weekend! 🌊

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Every year, NEYEDC supports small numbers of bioblitz events, acting as a data hub to collate and manage records made on the day. A few weeks ago we attended the Swinsty Reservoir bioblitz led by Yorkshire Water, along with our moth traps, to support the event 🔎

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The second blog in our Data Delivery series is live on our website, this time looking at how we work with the species, sites, and habitats data that underpins our role as a LERC. Click through to read it! www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi... ✏️

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NEYEDC's Data Delivery: The work behind the scenes — neyedc

This is the second of a short blog series that looks at one of the core functions of a Local Environmental Records Centre: our role in providing clear, un-biased ecological information on sites, speci...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our director Simon delivered the first of three guest keynote talks hosted by the HEY BaG group (Hull & East Yorkshire Biodiversity Action Group) this past Thursday, on our role as a LERC and how what we do can feed into the future aims of HEY BaG. Thanks to the group for inviting us!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're back at @rspb.bsky.social Bempton Goes Wild this year from 8th - 9th August, collating records for the site's annual count of species on the reserve ✏️ Come along and see bird ringing demonstrations, moth trapping, and more: events.rspb.org.uk/events/172131

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A reminder for Yorkshire Water's upcoming bioblitz this Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July at Swinsty Reservoir (car park: LS21 2NP), which NEYEDC will be attending to help to collate data & run some moth traps! You can find the event's iNaturalist project here: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/yor...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This upcoming week is National Moth Week, 18th - 26th July! Here are some stunning specimens trapped recently by our staff and moth trapping volunteers from the past few years, displaying the amazing breadth of colour and form found in UK moths 😍 #mothsmatter

Two small moths in a plastic pot with a white sachet. Currant Clearwing moths with pheromone lure. Amy Bowman

A bright orange-brown moth holding its wings in a stance similar to a butterfly resting with its wings together. It has a large body and feathered antennae. Early Thorn, Sally Harrop

A large, brown-black moth resting on a blue egg box. Privet Hawk-moth, Hannah Whitaker

A stunning light green-coloured micromoth. The moth is furry and gives the appearance of a lichen. Acleris literana, Mac

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The latest NEYEDC/Artbomb collaboration launched in Doncaster last Friday eve. The installation Eco-Sound System was developed by the Kalabash arts collective and lets people interact in real time with sounds, images and data collected in Doncaster over 12 months 🔊 www.artbombuk.com/post/kalabas...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our EIO Lucy has been hard at work analysing data for one of our local recorders, using records of farmland birds & crop type data to determine if species show crop preferences. We've got lots of data to work with! Images: heat map of survey records & transects (L - R: 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2025). 🐦‍⬛

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

There are a number of Water Vole projects within this round of funding - can't say if they're the same ones operating in Hull but lots going on across our region and bordering regions too so could well be! Glad to hear it's going well there!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It's great to see so many projects awarded @naturalengland.bsky.social Species Recovery Programme funding in the Yorkshire region, from threatened invertebrates to projects for Black Grouse, White-clawed Crayfish, and the Scarce Vapourer. A full list can be viewed here: www.gov.uk/government/p... 🪲

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

With the warmer weather starting up again, it's been a great opportunity for some local moth trapping. Our EDO Hannah has been trapping at Hassacarr Pond Nature Reserve, just by our offices in Dunnington, and caught these beauties this morning - Beautiful Hook-tip, Silver Y, and Smoky Wainscot 💡

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

NEYEDC will be attending and acting as the Data Hub for Yorkshire Water's upcoming Bioblitz at Swinsty Reservoir, taking place on Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July. Come along and join in recording at the site & join in with moth trap openings, guided walks, pond dipping, and more 🔎

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our resident Hassacarr Close Oystercatcher chick is now all grown up, and looking more and more like its parents every day. We're expecting any day now to be our final glimpse before it fledges and takes off into the wider world!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our 2025 - 2026 Annual Report has just been published! Our report showcases the breadth of work we get up to every year at NEYEDC, from data delivery, project, and partnership working to our communications and outreach. You can download the report via our website: www.neyedc.org.uk/about

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

You can read more about this upcoming event here: www.artbombuk.com/post/kalabas... and learn about our involvement. Something a bit different for lovers of music, art, and the environment!

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our Monad of the Month for June is SE8546, covering part of Cleaving Coombe in the Yorkshire Wolds, a designated Local Wildlife Site: www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi... 📍

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Monad of the Month - SE8546 - Cleaving Coombe, Yorkshire Wolds — neyedc

Our Monad of the Month for June 2026 is SE8546, which covers part of Cleaving Coombe, a picturesque valley in the Yorkshire Wolds.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We have been involved with Artbomb, an experimental arts festival in Doncaster, for a number of years and are now working in collaboration with music production collective Kalabash as part of Artbomb's new art-ecology research project. Their sonic artwork, EcoSoundSystem, will launch on 10th July 🔊

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Did you know that there are already 2,000 non-native species (NNS) in the UK, with ~200 of these being invasive? The latter threaten our native species, impact our health & cost the economy. Despite this, around 12 new NNS establish here every year! #INNSWeek www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

It may not be good for barbeques and beach trips, but grasslands and wetlands are flourishing at the moment in the wet weather. Last week our surveyor was lucky to visit two damp pasture sites near the Lancashire border which were awash with wildflowers and an impressive range of sedges! 💧

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

INNS (Invasive Non-native Species) Week is coming up on 22nd - 28th June! Each day there'll be webinars covering different topics delivered by @naturalengland.bsky.social, @ukceh.bsky.social, the National Bee Unit & more. For more info and to register: www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d...

Japanese Knotweed, an invasive species in the UK

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Yorkshire Water are holding an open day at their fantastic Tophill Low Nature Reserve site, near Driffield, this coming Sunday 14th June. The event is free to attend and will run from 10:00 - 16:00. Visit and find out more about this great site & its wildlife! www.yorkshirewater.com/news-media/n...

A dark brown coloured frog with bright green stripes running from its head, down its back. It is sitting on a piece of wood floating on a pond. Marsh Frog, image taken at Tophill Low Nature Reserve.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our resident chick is growing! In just a week, our office's young Oystercatcher is looking noticeably bigger and more like its parents, including in its distinctive beak. Hopefully it'll soon grow into its feet! The family are now venturing further around the office estate 🐥

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our local Oystercatcher pair chose an interesting place to nest this year...on a tiny patch of gravel right outside of our offices! Watching mum, dad, and their growing chick over the last few weeks has brought us a lot of joy - enjoy some pictures of the happy family! 🪶🐥

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We're helping a local recorder complete a lovely piece of work at the moment, digitising & analysing records of birds and the crops they associated with on the Wolds, collected over 14yrs 🌽 Analysis will attempt to determine if species have a crop preference & which variables might influence this.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We're launching a new blog series today that looks at one of our core functions: data delivery! For our first blog, celebrate with us in reaching a milestone 10,000 data searches on our current data search system and look back at where we started... www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi... 📩

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NEYEDC’s Data Delivery: A different kind of milestone… — neyedc

This is the first of a short blog series that looks at one of the core functions of a Local Environmental Records Centre: our role in providing clear, un-biased ecological information on sites, specie...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our Monad of the Month for May 2026 is SE8647, located at Londesborough, near Market Weighton: www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi... 📍 Click through to read more about a grid square where we're lacking records!

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Monad of the Month - SE8647 - Londesborough, Market Weighton — neyedc

Our Monad of the Month for May 2026 is SE8647, located about 5km north of Market Weighton.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our team attended the launch of the North Yorkshire and York LNRS this past week, with our director Simon presenting at the event 🎤 You can read more about the strategy, and access the first published version, here: www.northyorks.gov.uk/environment-...

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

After spending time over the last few years supporting new moth recorders in the region, beginning with the DECIDE project in 2022, it's fantastic to see so many still trapping and recording! Here's a selection of the wide range of beautiful species shared by our recorders over the last few weeks 📸

Pine Beauty, image by Hannah Whitaker. A small, rust-coloured moth with white and lighter brown patches, sat on a blue egg box material.

Treble-bar moth species, image by Beth Fowler. A triangle-shaped moth in a plastic container. The moth is mainly grey, with two horizontal dark grey bands across its back, two dark shoulder patches and two lines extending from the outside corners of its wings.

Green Carpet, image by Sally Harrop. A small but stunning bright green moth, triangle-shaped with some darker brown patches and lines crossing the wings in white. The moth is sat in a clear pot being held by the person taking the picture.

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NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The City Nature Challenge 2026 officially ends this weekend - visit our website to read a summary of this year's event in Hull and find out some of our headline stats and highlights! Thank you to all who took part recording and verifying over the event weekend 🌟 www.neyedc.org.uk/updates-insi...

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Hull City Nature Challenge 2026 - the results are in! — neyedc

This coming weekend marks the official end of the 2026 City Nature Challenge, and the end of Hull’s fourth year partaking in this global event. Read on to find out more about this year’s event!

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