Beyond birdwatching

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...

Seek out places to ramble in Yorkshire’s stunning summer meadows

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY