Explore the rich and diverse natural history of our region through the stories of 100 species, told by the people who know them best.
Claire’s chosen species is the beautiful Field Gentian Gentianella campestris.
Claire is a freelance Farm Conservation Advisor based in North Yorkshire. She also does some habitat survey work, and works as a guide for Yorkshire Coast Nature where she leads wild flower walks. She has a special interest in native plants and enjoys studying botany in her spare time.
Read MoreHeather’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.
Read MoreAndy’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.
Read MoreSimon’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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