The first sunflower of the year grown in Carol Cull's garden.

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Whitby Reader Pictures: Nine fantastic photos from Whitby and the surrounding area

By Rebecca Elliott

Published 9th Sep 2025, 10:45 BST

Check out these super highlights of Whitby and the surrounding area taken by our talented readers. We love to see your photos, please keep sending them in! If you would like to see your photographs featured on this page, email them to [email protected]. Please include your full name and a brief description of the image.

Nine fantastic reader photos.

The observation wheel at Whitby, by Michael Maynard.

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The observation wheel at Whitby, by Michael Maynard. Photo: Michael Maynard

David Richardson spotted this little egret at Scaling Dam Nature Reserve.

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David Richardson spotted this little egret at Scaling Dam Nature Reserve. Photo: David Richardson

Irene Gowland spotted this amazing rainbow at the site of the moors fire, taken from Ruswarp.

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Irene Gowland spotted this amazing rainbow at the site of the moors fire, taken from Ruswarp. Photo: Irene Gowland

This image taken along the Cinder Track at Whitby was captured by Barbara Bussey.

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This image taken along the Cinder Track at Whitby was captured by Barbara Bussey. Photo: Barbara Bussey

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