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Wildling ambassador, Deborah Meaden

New wilding app launches connecting Scarborough resident with nature

The RSPB Bempton column with Ivan Nethercoat

We've had a good year for the smaller species

Sandeels are a key food source for many seabirds, including the colonies of gannets, puffins, razorbills and other species at the RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve. Photo courtesy of Richard Ponter

RSPB welcomes Government move that keeps ban on sandeel fishing

This is peak bird season up here with 300,000 birds on nests and around 100,000 chicks.

The RSPB Bempton Cliffs column with Ivan Nethercoat

Shorewatch volunteers at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire. Photo credit: Ellen Leach.

Yorkshire's Bempton Cliffs leads new coastal sightings project

Shorewatch volunteers at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire. Photo credit: Ellen Leach.

Yorkshire's Bempton Cliffs leads new coastal sightings project

Many seabirds – including the seabird colonies at RSPB Bempton Cliffs – rely on sand eels to feed their chicks. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Chrys Mellor

RSPB celebrates after challenge to ban North Sea sand eel fishing is dismissed

The front aspect of the five bedroom village property.

Individually styled five-bed home near nature reserve for sale at £450,000

The guillemot was mistaken for a penguin

Coastguard called after 'penguin' spotted on South Beach in Bridlington

A study was commissioned to look at how to address issues with seagulls in the town

Study into gull nesting on Scarborough’s Grand Hotel recommends artificial nests

Gannets fight over a fish. Photo courtesy of Steve Farrington

Bookings now being taken for popular RSPB Bempton seabird cruises
Bookings are now being taken for this season’s RSPB Bempton seabird cruises.
Phil Hutchinson

Atlantic puffin Fratercula arctica, adult with sandeels, Skomer Island, Wales.

RSPB hopes EU challenge over sandeel fisheries ban is withdrawn

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

The bungalow that is currently for sale in Bempton village.

Swish bungalow with dormer entertainment suite for sale in beauty spot

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Bempton Cliffs: The moment a killer whale was seen off Yorkshire coast

Each kittiwake pair, on average, raised 0.82 chicks. Photo: Andy Hay

RSPB Bempton Cliffs volunteers find positive data for Yorkshire coast kittiwakes

They newly added seabirds join Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Roseate Tern, Arctic Skua and Puffin on the red endangered list.

RSPB 'shocked' as five seabirds join Bempton Cliffs' Puffins on endangered list

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Barratt Yorkshire East are giving away butterfly-friendly seeds

Local housebuilder giving away butterfly-friendly seeds on East Yorkshire coast ...

Dolphins playfully leap beside boat in Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Joyful dolphins frolic and leap as they follow boat back to shore

4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw.

Watch: £4.5m Cornwall coastal home up for grabs in Omaze prize draw

Dolphin pod filmed in the water near Bridlington. Credit: Steve Race Wildlife Photography

Watch: Pod of dolphins swim alongside boat off Yorkshire Coast

A hen harrier

Hen Harriers: persecuted birds of prey still at risk in Yorkshire, charity warns

The exhibition is set to run between Friday, March 29 until Monday, April 1, from10am to 4pm.

Bridlington Art Society to put on Easter exhibition at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

To take part, East Yorkshire residents need to log the birds that visit their garden during one hour at some point on January 26, 27 or 28. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Ben Hall.

RSPB invites East Yorkshire residents to take part in important annual birdwatch

The historic Yorkshire Belle brings passengers along the coastline from Bridlington to Bempton, to watch the incredible colonies of migrating birds that visit in the warmer months. Photo courtesy of RSPB/Ellen Leach.

Booking now open for Bridlington's popular RSPB seabird cruises

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection
The solitary swan lost its mate last year
Richard Williams

Hannah Mills of Team Great Britain. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Going Green: Get involved and help make a difference

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

January can be a difficult month for wildlife as natural sources of food are in short supply

Top ways gardeners can help wildlife thrive

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Autumn-Astoria Hitch, who is raising money for the RSPB instead of asking for birthday gifts.

Nine-year-old girl from Egton, near Whitby, hopes to raise £2,000 for RSPB

RSPB Bempton Cliffs have had an extremely successful summer, and are now looking for more school trips to visit in the autumn months. Photo: Maria Prchlik/RSPB

RSPB Bempton Cliffs invite more school trips after summer success

The RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs is staying open, however it has released guidance for visitors while the site is investigated for an outbreak of 'Bird Flu'.

RSPB reserve near Bridlington warn visitors about possible ‘Bird ‘flu outbreak

The Year Three class with their wilflife garden.

House builders team up with Cayton Primary School to create wildlife garden

RSPB Bempton Cliffs is home to thousands of seabirds. Photo by Simon Hulme

RSPB Bempton Cliffs on alert over avian flu after outbreaks across country

The popular Puffins Galore statues raised £26,520 for four individual charities.

Puffins Galore! teams gave puffin cheque of £26,520 to four charities

The front view of the village property that is currently for sale.

Chance to buy refurbished village home with triple garage, near nature reserve

Spring at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

IN PICTURES: 27 photos of spring at RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve near Bridlington

Stunning wildlife hotspot RSPB at Bempton Cliffs to host exclusive photography workshop. Credit: Steve Race

Wildlife photography masterclass at bird reserve near Bridlington

Primarily linked to Science and Geography, school trip sessions at the RSPB encourage exploration and discovery whilst making connections to nature. Image credit: RSPB/Ivan Nethercoat

Bird reserve near Bridlington offers special school trips

The first puffins have landed on the coast possibly as the breeding season draws near.

First puffins of the year spotted near Bridlington

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

Steve Race, famous local photographer, will be leading once in a lifetime experience days at Sewerby Hall and Bempton Cliffs.

Award-winning photographer coming to Sewerby Hall
Sewerby Hall and Gardens are teaming up with an award-winning photographer to offer an exclusive experience day of wildlife photography.
Claudia Bowes

Big Garden Birdwatch Family Day at RSPB Bempton Clif in East Yorkshire

How to take part in this year's BIg Garden Birdwatch

Big Wild Halloween goody bag which is a prize for the Kraken Treasure Hunt!

Visit Bempton Cliffs for some fearsome family-friendly Halloween fun

Kraken Treasure Hunt at Bempton Cliffs

Halloween events at Bempton Cliffs

What Halloween costume will you pick this year?

Six of the best Halloween events in Bridlington to get you in the spooky spirit

Gannets nest at Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire, as over 250,000 seabirds flock to the chalk cliffs to find a mate and raise their young. The nature reserve, run by the RSPB, is best known for its breeding seabirds, including northern gannet, Atlantic puffin, razorbill, common guillemot, black-legged kittiwake and fulmar. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Hundreds of gannets die from bird flu at RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Children using binoculars on an RSPB nature reserve school trip

Learning outside the classroom this autumn and winter with the RSPB in Yorkshire...

Bird Watchers watch the gannets at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington

From red squirrels to whales - where to go wildlife watching

The RSPB’s summer Wild Challenge activities are designed to help children connect to East Yorkshire’s nature and have fun. Photo: Rosemary Despres/RSPB

RSPB organises free nature activities for East Yorkshire children during the sum...

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Please resist the urge to ‘rescue’ baby birds while they are fledging. Photo courtesy of Ben Andrew/RSPB

The wildlife column with the RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis: Keep calm and step away fro...

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