40 creatures great and small

With the summer holidays almost here, Jenny Ackland seeks out the most colourful natural wonders.

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Many see August as the perfect month to get out and savour the summer warmth and light – whether that’s a family day out or a solo ramble for a moment of peace in nature. Here are a few Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserves to make the most of the last summer days