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NEYEDC improve and inform environmental decision making, conservation, land management and sustainable development in North and East Yorkshire through the collation, management, analysis and dissemination of biodiversity information.

The Natural History of Yorkshire in 100 Species

Explore the rich and diverse natural history of our region through the stories of 100 species, told by the people who know them best.

#3 Kittiwake by Heather Davison-Smith
#3 Kittiwake by Heather Davison-Smith

Heather’s chosen species is one of our true seabirds, the Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla.

As the Development Officer for the Yorkshire Marine Nature Partnership (YMNP), Heather works with a wide variety of organisations to care for, manage, and improve our knowledge of Yorkshire’s important marine and coastal environment.

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#2 Ruby-tailed Wasp by Andy Millard
#2 Ruby-tailed Wasp by Andy Millard

Andy’s chosen species is Chrysis corusca, one of our elusive and beautiful aculeate species.

Andy’s interest in natural history is varied, but his focus is Bees, Wasps & Ants (aculeates), for which he is the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union (YNU) recorder. He is currently Chair of the YNU Executive Committee and tutors on an Open University module in Environmental Science.

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#1 Mistletoe by Simon Pickles
#1 Mistletoe by Simon Pickles

Simon’s chosen species to kick off the 100 Species project is the festive Mistletoe Viscum album.

Simon is responsible for the running of NEYEDC and for developing its longer-term strategy. You can find him on LinkedIn, email him at simon.pickles@neyedc.co.uk, or find out more about NEYEDC on their website.

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