Black Darter – Yorkshire Dragonfly Group

Moorgates Quarry LNR

Posted on 7 February 2018 by Paul Ashton

Habitat

Former quarry with woodland walk and several ponds.

Access

Uppermill (Grid Ref: SD992053).

More Information

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Moorgates Trail Leaflet

Species List

Thorne Moors – Humberhead Peatlands NNR

Posted on 6 April 2016 by Paul Ashton

Habitat

Former peatland extraction site, currently being restored to heathland.

Access

Grid Reference: SE664094
The nearest large towns to the reserve are Doncaster and Scunthorpe. Follow the signs for Thorne on the A18/M18/M180. Park with care along Grange Road or at the Winning Post Centre in the village of Moorends. The moors can also be accessed from the East via Crowle Moors Grid Ref: SE 759145

Species List

Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa
Willow Emerald Damselfly Chalcolestes viridis
Large Red Damselfly Pyrrhosoma nymphula
Red-eyed Damselfly Erythromma najas
Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans
Azure Damselfly Coenagrion puella
Common Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum
Common Hawker Aeshna juncea
Migrant Hawker Aeshna mixta
Southern Hawker Aeshna cyanea
Brown Hawker Aeshna grandis
Emperor Dragonfly Anax imperator
Hairy Dragonfly Brachytron pratense
Four-spotted Chaser Libellula quadrimaculata
Black-tailed Skimmer Orthetrum cancellatum
Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum
Ruddy Darter Sympetrum sanguineum

Oakhill & Goole Brick Ponds

Posted on 15 January 2014 by Paul Ashton

Access

Leave the M62 at junction 36 and head towards Goole on the A614. Parking is along Tom Pudding Way near the Tesco distribution centre. A site plan can be downloaded from the Friends of Oakhill Nature Reserve website at the following link:-

http://oakhillnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Maps.pdf

More Information

A plan of the site can be downloaded from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s website.
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Species List

Paull Holme Strays

Posted on 15 January 2014 by Paul Ashton

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Habitat

Small pond adjacent to car park.

Access

Park in the car park off Thorngumbald Road, east of Paull village, and just east of the gas compound.

More Information

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Species List

The Yorkshire Arboretum

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Paul Ashton

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Habitat

A series of four artificial water bodies set within the grounds of the arboretum.

Access

Situated between York and Malton, the arboretum is opposite the main entrance to Castle Howard.
There is an admission fee.
Grid ref. SE705699

More Information

The Yorkshire Arboretum
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Species List

Hurst Dam

Posted on 1 February 2010 by Paul Ashton

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Habitat

Remains of a small reservoir constructed in the 19th century for the lead industry. It’s surrounded by heather moor and rough grassland, at an altitude of aroud 380m.

Access

Hurst Dam is at NZ042023, in Swaledale just west of Hurst. It’s a little off the public right of way but on Open Access land, so it’s accessible at most times of the year, but not with a dog.

More Information

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Species List

Timble Ings

Posted on 22 April 2009 by Paul Ashton

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Habitat

Woodland, shallow moorland streams, ponds and ditches.

Access

Access is of the minor road south of Blubberhouses. Parking for a couple of cars opposite Anchor Farm at grid ref: SE170542, or four cars along the unmade road at grid ref: SE166530.