Photos
On the photo gallery there are many wonderful photographs of animals and plants. Click on a photograph for a larger view including information about where, when and who took it.
Submit Your Photos...
We welcome submissions for possible inclusion in the photo gallery. Any wildlife photographs taken in the HDNS area will be considered. Photographs should be sharp and give a clear view of the species involved. Please click the submit button once only, your photo may take a moment to upload as we resize it.
male Adder
Adder (male), Paul Irving
Adder's Tongue
Adder's Tongue (Ophioglossum vulgatum) Farnham GP 2014 Sophie Starbuck
Red Admiral
Red Admiral, David Tipping
Agrimony
Agrimony, Farnham, 09/07/2009 Mike Smithson
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina)
Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Brown Argus
Brown Argus, Almsford, 01/05/2007 David Tipping
Brown Argus
Brown Argus (Aricia agestis), Brockadale NR, 1/8/2019 Nick Gaunt
Scotch Argus
Scotch Argus, Smardale, 29/07/2012 David Tipping
Dark Honey Fungus (Armillaria ostoyae)
Dark Honey Fungus (Armillaria ostoyae), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides)
Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides), Harlow Carr 20/10/2020 Kerry Morrison
Badger River Wharfe 14/03/2010 David Tipping
Bee Moth
Bee Moth (Aphomia sociella), Farnham GP, 29/05/2014 Mike Smithson
Moss Carder Bee
Moss Carder Bee (Bombus muscorum), Knox Mill House, 15/9/2020 Peter Thomson
Common Carder Bee
Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) , Knox Mill House, 14/5/19 Peter Thomson
Longhorn beetle
Longhorn beetle, Farnham GP, 6/7/2019 Peter Thomson
Betony
Betony Farnham 12/07/2011 Mike Smithson
Sawfly, Birch
Birch Sawfly, Farnham GP 01/07/2014 Rob Starbuck
Blackbird showing leucism
Blackbird showing leucism, Knaresborough riverside, 23/4/2018, Adrian & Pam Lamb.
Blackcap
Blackcap, Eastfield, Knaresborough 23/01/2013 Alan Medforth
Blackcap
Blackcap, Knox Mill House 22/11/2020 Peter Thomson
Bleeding Porecrust (Physisporinus sanguinolentus)
Bleeding Porecrust (Physisporinus sanguinolentus), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Blue Shieldbug
Blue Shieldbug - Zicrona caerulea Staveley 01/04/2014 Alan Draper
Common Blue (mating pair)
Common Blue (mating pair), NosterfieldNR, 30/07/2011 Paul Irving
Common Blue
Common Blue, Farnham, 05/09/2010 Mike Smithson
Common Blue
Common Blue (1st of year), Farnham Gravel pits, 18/07/2016 Brian Morrison
Common Blue (male)
Common Blue (male), Nosterfield NR 01/08/2010 Paul Irving
Holly Blue
Holly Blue, Harrogate 17/09/2015 Will Rich
Dark-edged Bee-fly (Bombylius major)
Dark-edged Bee-fly (Bombylius major), Knox Mill House, Killinghall 15/04/2021 Peter Thomson
Brimstone male
Brimstone male, Nosterfield NR, 30/07/2011 Paul Irving
Buff Arches
Buff Arches, Harrogate 24/07/2016 Steve Root
Bullfinch
Bullfinch New Park 25/12/2013
Male Bullfinch
Male Bullfinch feeding on Mahona,
Harlow Hill 07-01-22 Malcolm Jones
Bullhead
Bullhead Crimple Beck, Pannal 11/05/2008 David Tipping
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), Knox Mill House, 31/5/2020 Peter Thomson
Tree Bumblebee
Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), Knox Mill House, 16/6/2022 Peter Thomson
Reed Bunting
Reed Bunting, Farnham, 19/05/2011 Mike Smithson
Branched Bur-reed
Branched Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum), Knaresborough, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Six-spot Burnet
Six-spot Burnet, Farnham Gravel Pits Near Entrance Gate 21/7/20, Barry Carter
Burnished Brass
Burnished Brass, Paul Irving
Buzzard
Common Buzzard, A59, Allerton Park 05/02/2017 Stephen Abbott
Buzzard
Buzzard Knox Mill 23/08/2016 Peter Thomson
Calocoris stysi
Calocoris stysi, Harrogate 09/07/2013 Will Rich
Canary-shouldered Thorn
Canary-shouldered Thorn, Sharow, Ripon 04/08/2012 Jill Warwick
Broad-bodied Chaser
Broad-bodied Chaser, Lincolnshire July2007 David Tipping
Broad-bodied Chaser
Broad-bodied Chaser, Paul Irving
Four-spotted Chaser
Four-spotted Chaser, FarnhamGP 19/06/2007 David Tipping
Four-spotted Chaser
Four-spotted Chaser, StaveleyNR 14/06/2012 Paul Irving
Four-spotted Chaser
Four-spotted Chaser, Farnham Gravel Pits, Dragonfly Pond, Barry Carter, May 21st 2020
Four-spotted Chaser (praenubila)
Four-spotted Chaser (praenubila), Farnham, Alan Draper
Chimney Sweeper
Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Chub
Chub River Nidd, Cowthorpe 12/03/2006 David Tipping
Cinnabar Larva and Soldier Beetles
Cinnabar Larva and Soldier Beetles Near Main Hide Farnham Gravel Pits 21/7/20 Barry Carter
Cinnabar Moth
Cinnabar Moth 11/06/2006 Sue Evison
Cinnabar Moth
Cinnabar Moth Farnham 03/06/2010 Mike Smithson
Pointed Club (Clavaria acuta)
Pointed Club (Clavaria acuta), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Clavaria fumosa
Clavaria fumosa, Grove Road Cemetery, Harrogate 18/10/2020 MUpsall
Clitocybe nebularis
'Fairy ring', Clouded Funnel (Clitocybe nebularis) Roundabout at Boroughbridge 23-10-2021 Muff Upsall
Clouded Yellow
Clouded Yellow, Sharow Grange, 05/09/2014 Jill Warwick
Comma
Comma, Chambers Farm Lincolnshire, 05/07/2007 David Tipping
Comma (Polygonia c-album)
Small Copper
Small Copper (AB), Almsford Bank Aug 2006 David Tipping
Small Copper
Small Copper, Almsford Bank, August 2007 David Tipping
Small Copper
Small Copper, Hay-a-Park, Spring 2016 Stephen Root
Fairy Inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus)
Coprinellus disseminatus Fairy Inkcap 7-10-2020 Kerry Morrison
Glistening Inkcap (Coprinus micaceus)
Glistening Inkcap (Coprinus micaceus), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Cormorant
Cormorant and pike, Staveley 06/02/2013 Harry Marcroft
Cormorant
Cormorant and pike, Staveley 06/02/2013 Harry Marcroft
Cormorant
Cormorant, Knox Mill garden by Oak Beck 11/09/2017 Peter Thomson Taken from bedroom window - a most unusual garden bird
Bunting, Corn
Corn Bunting, Nr Ripon 17/03/2009 Paul Irving
Cranefly Female emerging
Cranefly Female emerging at night from leatherjacket case August 2021 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Crotaphytus atificialus
Crotaphytus artificialus Farnham GP 01/04/2015 Malcolm Jones
Cuckoo
Cuckoo Dallow Gill Moor 11/05/2017 Val Normington
Cuckoo, juvenile
Cuckoo, juvenile, Farnham GP, Aug 2010 David Tipping
Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus (Hygrocybe) virgineus)
Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus (Hygrocybe) virgineus), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Damselflies
Damselflies Farnham GP 14/07/2013 Will Rich
Azure Damselfly
Azure Damselfly, Farnham 30/05/2010 Mike Smithson
Blue-tailed Damselfly
Blue-tailed Damselfly, Farnham GP 20/07/2014 Will Rich
Blue-tailed Damselfly
Blue-tailed Damselfly, 16/07/2006 Sue Evison
Common Blue Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly, Paul Irving
Common Blue Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly, Farnham Gravel Pits, Dragonfly Pond, Barry Carter, Sunday June 15th 2020
Common Blue Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum), Knaresborough, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Emerald Damselfly
Emerald Damselfly, High Batts NR 28/08/2012 Robert Chandler
Emerald Damselfly
Emerald Damselfly, Farnham GP 14/07/2013 Mike Smithson
Emerald Damselfly
Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa), FGP, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Emerald Damselfly (female)
Emerald Damselfly (female), Farnham 02/09/2011 Alan Draper
Emerald Damselfly (male)
Emerald Damselfly (male), Farnham 18/09/2011 Alan Draper
Common Darter
Common Darter
Common Darter
Common Darter, Farnham GP 06/07/2014 Mike Smithson
Ruddy Darter
Ruddy Darter, Fairburn 08/08/2004 Sue Evison
Ruddy Darter
Ruddy Darter, Farnham 22/08/2010 Mike Smithson
Ruddy Darter
Ruddy Darter, Paul Irving
Deer, Red Brimham 25/02/2014 Peter Thomson
Roe Deer ♀
Roe Deer ♀, Knox 07/07/2014 Peter Thomson
Banded Demoiselle
Banded Demoiselle, River Swale Helperby July 2010 David Tipping
Banded Demoiselle female
Female Banded Demoiselle, River Nidd Killinghall Bridge, Barry Carter, June 2nd 2020
Banded Demoiselle male
Male Banded Demoiselle, River Nidd Killinghall Bridge, Barry Carter, June 2nd 2020
Dipper
Dipper Oak Beck, Knox Mill House 22/08/2014 Peter Thomson
Collared Dove
Collared Dove, New Park, Harrogate 18/01/2013 Will Rich
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly, Farnham Gravel Pits Main Lake, 26/6/20 Barry Carter
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly Banking, Farnham Gravel Pits Main Lake, 25/6/20 Barry Carter
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly Farnham 12/July/2015 Mike Smithson
Emperor Dragonfly (male)
Emperor Dragonfly (male) OtleyWetland 27/11/2011 Robin Hermes
Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax)
Drone Fly(Eristalis tenax) Farnham GP 07/08/2014 Malcolm Jones
Mandarin Duck Female
Mandarin Duck female, River Nidd Killinghall Bridge HG3 2BA, 11/06/2018, Barry Carter [I keep a list of birds I see within about 1/2 mile of my house, this was literally outside my house and my first new species for 7 years]
Dunlin
Dunlin Hay-a-Park 04/05/2015 Stephen Root
Dunnock
Dunnock, Knox Mill House, 12/9/2020 Peter Thomson
Collared Earthstar
Collared Earthstar (Geastrum triplex), Oak Beck, October 2021 Muff Upsall
Oak Eggar caterpillar
Oak Eggar caterpillar, Kirkby Malzeard, 19-06-21, Nick Gaunt
Great Egret
Great Egret, Nosterfield NR 11/01/2019, Ian Webster
Emperor Moths
Emperor Moths, Lofthouse Moor 18/04/2009 Paul Irving
Ergot (Claviceps purpurea)
Ergot (Claviceps purpurea), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Ethmia quadrillella
Ethmia quadrillella Sharow River Ure May 2012 Jill Warwick
Eyebright
Eyebright
Deer, Fallow
Fallow Deer, Isle of Mull, 26/08/2009 David Tipping
Fieldfare
Fieldfare, Hunsingore 15/12/2013 Steve Abbott
Blue Fleabane
Blue Fleabane (Erigeron acris), FGP, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Blue Fleabane
Blue Fleabane (Erigeron acris), FGP, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Spotted Flycatcher
Spotted Flycatcher, Killinghall Bridge HG3 2BA, 7/8/2020 Barry Carter
Spotted Flycatcher
Spotted Flycatcher, Duck Street Quarry 09/08/2014 Peter Thomson
Fox
Fox on lake shore, Farnham GP, 19/03/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Dark Green Fritillary ♀
Dark Green Fritillary ♀ (Argynnis aglaja), Brockadale NR, 30/6/2019 Peter Thomson
Common Frog
Common Frog, Harrogate, 13/06/2009 Paul Irving
Common Frog
Common Frog, Scrayingham York 1986 David Tipping
froghopper sp
Cercopis vulnerata (froghopper sp.) StaveleyNR 20/06/2010 Paul Irving
Turf Bell (Galerina graminea)
Turf Bell (Galerina graminea), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Garden Tiger
Garden Tiger (two colour forms), Sharow, near Ripon 00/07/2013 Jill Warwick
Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper, Hay-a Park, Spring 2016 Stephen Root
Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper, Farnham GP, 30/07/2007 David Tipping
Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper, Farnham GP, 14/07/2013 Mike Smithson
Striate Earthstar
Striate Earthstar (Geastrum striatum), Grove Road Cemetery 31-10-2020 Kevin Walker
General View
General View Farnham 15/07/2010 Mike Smithson
Ghost Moth (female)
Ghost Moth (female) Sharow, Ripon 10/07/2013 Jill Warwick
Gold Spot
Gold Spot Sharow Grange Oct 2012 Jill Warwick
Golden Plusia
Golden Plusia Sharow Grange July 2012 Jill Warwick
Goldfinch
Goldfinch, New Park, Harrogate 18/01/2013 Will Rich
Goldfinch
Goldfinch Farnham 03/08/2010 Mike Smithson
Goldfinch juvenile
Goldfinch juvenile, Harlow Hill 14/04/2014 Malcolm Jones
Goosander ♀
Goosander ♀ Oak Beck, Knox Mill House. 05/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Goosander ♂
Goosander ♂ Oak Beck, Knox Mill House. 05/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Bar-headed Goose
Bar-headed Goose, Nosterfield 28/02/2016 Peter Thomson
Brent Goose
Brent Goose, Farnham 08/05/2013 Harry Marcroft
Canada Goose
Canada Goose, Nosterfield 2013/04/03 Malcolm Jones
Pink-Footed Goose
Pink-Footed Goose, Thrusscross, 07/12/2013 Steve Abbott
grasshopper
Grasshopper Duck Street Quarry 09/08/2014 Robert Chandler
Grayling
Grayling, Gait Barrows, 29/07/2014 Will Rich
Great Crested Newt (Sonia Starbuck)
Date: 20 June 2017 Time: 2pm Location: Aspin Pond, Aspin Lane, Knaresborough, Grid ref 35660 55900
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe, Farnham 10/04/2012 Will Rich
Great Crested Grebe
Great Crested Grebe, Farnham, 02/05/2010 Mike Smithson
Little Grebe
Little Grebe, Oak beck, Knox Mill House. 24/02/2017 Peter Thomson
Little Grebe with Smooth Newt
Little Grebe with Smooth Newt, 16/03/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Grey Chi
Grey Chi Sharow Grange August 2012 Jill Warwick
Greyling Bracket (Postia tephroleuca)
Greyling Bracket (Postia tephroleuca), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Red Grouse (♀, on nest)
Red Grouse (♀, on nest), Masham Moor, 17/05/2011 Paul Irving
Red Grouse ♂
Red Grouse ♂, Paul Irving
Red Grouse ♂
Red Grouse ♂ Pott Moor 05/05/2009 Paul Irving
Iceland Gull
Iceland Gull, Bar Lane, Knaresborough 27/02/2014 Les Lancaster
Green Hairstreak
Green Hairstreak, Paul Irving
Purple Hairstreak
Purple Hairstreak, Pannal Loop footpath (near railway footbridge), 10/7/2018 David Tipping
White Letter Hairstreak
White Letter Hairstreak, Killinghall Bridge HG3 2BA, 9/8/2020 Barry Carter
White-letter Hairstreak
White-letter Hairstreak, Farnham GP 06/07/2007 David Tipping
Hare, Brown Blacktoft Sands 29/05/2011 David Tipping
Hawfinch
Hawfinch, High Batts, 21/10/2017, Val Normington. Seen 11am 11-15am then flew off
Elephant Hawk Moth larva
Elephant Hawk Moth larva Farnham GP 17/08/2014 Mike Smithson
Lime Hawk-moth
Lime Hawk-moth, Sharow, near Ripon 00/06/2015 Jill Warwick
Brown Hawker
Brown Hawker, Paul Irving
Brown Hawker
Brown Hawker, Paul Irving
Brown Hawker
Brown Hawker, Hay-a-Park GP, August 2020 Stephen Root
Migrant Hawker
Migrant Hawker, Hay-a-Park Stephen Root
Migrant Hawker
Migrant Hawker, Farnham GP 7/9/2019, Paul D'Arcy
Migrant Hawker
Migrant Hawker, Farnham GP 7/9/2019, Paul D'Arcy
Migrant Hawker
Migrant Hawker, Paul Irving
Migrant Hawker (male)
Migrant Hawker (male), Otley Wetland 28/11/2011 Robin Hermes
Southern Hawker
Southern Hawker, Hay-a-Park Spring 2016 Stephen Root
Southern Hawker (male)
Southern Hawker (male), Timble Ings 20/11/2011 Robin Hermes
Southern Migrant Hawker
Southern Migrant Hawker, Staveley 07/09/2014 Steve Abbott
Eyed Hawkmoth larva
Eyed Hawkmoth larva, StaveleyNR 18/04/2009 Paul Irving
Poplar Hawkmoth
Poplar Hawkmoth, 09/06/2008 Sue Evison
Poisonpie (Hebeloma crustuliniforme)
Poisonpie (Hebeloma crustuliniforme) with tiny Dark Honey Fungus (Armillaria ostoyae) in foreground, Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Marsh Helleborine
Marsh Helleborine, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Marsh Helleborine
Marsh Helleborine, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Grey Heron
Grey Heron
Hobby
Hobby Hunting, Staveley Nature Reserve 19/9/18 Barry Carter
Hobby
Hobby at Staveley NR, 16/9/2018, Peter Thomson
Ballerina or Pink Waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis)
Ballerina or Pink Waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis), Swinsty Reservoir 21-09-2019 Nick Gaunt
Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea)
Hygrocybe coccinea, Grove Road Cemetery, Harrogate 18/10/2020 MUpsall
Sulphur Tuft
Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare), Birkham Wood, November 2020 Muff Upsall
Glossy Ibis
Glossy Ibis, Farnham GP 22/08/2014 Mike Smithson ( 1st sighting for Farnham)
Jay
Jay Knox Mill House 28/04/2014 Peter Thomson
Kestrel
Kestrel at Dusk, St Aidans 30/12/19 Barry Carter
Kestrel
Kestrel, Paul Irving
Kingfisher
Kingfisher, Paul Irving
Kingfisher
Kingfisher Hookstone Wood 16/11/2014 Steve Abbott
Kingfisher
Kingfisher Oak Beck, Knox Mill House. 01/11/2014 Peter Thomson
Red Kite
Red Kite Adel 30/04/2013 Steve Abbott
Red Kite
Red Kite, Malcolm Dennis
Red Kite
Red Kite, Harrogate, 06/02/2010 Paul Irving
Red Kite
Red Kite at Scar House, 25/5/2018, Ian Webster
Greater Knapweed
Greater Knapweed, Burton Leonard Quarry 12/07/2015 Will Rich
Ladybird, Harlequin
Ladybird, Harlequin New Park 11/0712011 Will Rich
Lapwing
Lapwing, Paul Irving
Lapwings' Nest
Lapwings' Nest, Silverdale 15/04/2014 Sue Coldwell
Lawyer's Wig
Lawyer's Wig (Coprinus comatus), Harrogate Stray, 20/10/2012 Malcolm Jones
Brown Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum)
Brown Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Leopard
Leopard (moth), Sharow, near Ripon 00/06/2015 Jill Warwick
Lilac Bonnet (Mycena pura)
Lilac Bonnet (Mycena pura), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Beetle, Lily
Lily Beetle, New Park, 23/05/2011 Will Rich
Common Lizard
Common Lizard, Hickling Broad 24/06/2006 David Tipping
Common Lizard
Common Lizard, Colsterdale 22/02/2009 Paul Irving
Pacific Loon ( 1st Western Europe)
Pacific Loon, Farnham GP Jan 2007 Malcolm Dennis
Mallard pair
Mallard pair Staveley 16/02/2016 Malcolm Jones
Management
Management 27/11/2011 Mike Smithson
Management
Management 27/11/2011 Mike Smithson
Management
Management 27/11/2011 Mike Smithson
Management
Management 27/11/2011 Mike Smithson
Management
Management 27/11/2011 Mike Smithson
Mandarin ♀
Mandarin ♀ Oak Beck, Knox Mill House. 14/04/2016 Peter Thomson
Mandarin ♂
Mandarin ♂ Swinsty Res. 20/04/2014 Malcolm Jones
Marmalade Fly (Episyrphus balteatus)
Marmalade Fly (Episyrphus balteatus), Knox Mill House, 07/09/2021 Peter Thomson
Sand Martin
Sand Martin, Hay-a-Park 04/05/2015 Stephen Root
Meadow Brown
Meadow Brown, NosterfieldNR 20/08/2012 Malcolm Jones
Merveille du Jour
Merveille du Jour Sharow 16/10/2010 Paul Irving
Minnows
Minnows River Wharfe, Boston Spa 21/09/2006 David Tipping
Moorhen
Moorhen Oak Beck, Knox Mill House 30/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Harvest Mouse
Harvest Mouse, Staveley 14/01/2014 Malcolm Jones
Wood Mouse
Wood Mouse, Farnham GP, 17/02/2008 Sue Evison
Mullein
Mullein Sharow Grange April 2012 Jill Warwick
Mullein, larva
Mullein, larve 16/06/2011 Sue Evison
Dog Stinkhorn
Dog Stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus) 24/11/2020 Muff Upsall
Drab Bonnet (Mycena aetites)
Drab Bonnet (Mycena aetites), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
New HDNS member
New HDNS member, Farnham GP, Sonia Starbuck
Nuthatch
Nuthatch Harlow Carr 23/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Oak Beauty
Oak Beauty, Sharow, near Ripon March 2010 Jill Warwick
Old Lady
Old Lady, Killinghall, Peter Thomson, 12/6/2020
Ommatoiulus sabulosus
Ommatoiulus sabulosus, Kirkby Malzeard, 19-06-21, Nick Gaunt
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia)
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Orange Tip
Orange Tip, Alnsford Bank 18/04/2011 David Tipping
Orange Tip ♀
Orange Tip ♀, Harlow Hill 21/05/2014 Malcolm Jones
Orange Tip (male)
Orange Tip (male), Paul Irving
Bird's Nest Orchid
Bird's Nest Orchid, Fountains 03/07/2013 Will Rich
Birdsnest Orchid
Birdsnest Orchid, Kirby Stephen, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Birdsnest Orchid
Birdsnest Orchid, Kirby Stephen, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Birdsnest Orchid
Birdsnest Orchid, Kirby Stephen, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Common Spotted Orchid
Common Spotted Orchid, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Common Spotted Orchid var albiflora
Common Spotted Orchid var albiflora, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Common Spotted Orchid
Common Spotted Orchid, Farnham 01/07/2008 Mike Smithson
Fly Orchid
Fly Orchid, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Fly Orchid
Fly Orchid, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Fragrant orchid
Fragrant orchid - various hues, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Fragrant Orchid
Fragrant Orchid, Ribblehead 04/07/2012 Mike Brown
Frog Orchid
Frog Orchid, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Frog Orchid red variety
Frog Orchid (red variety), Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Greater Butterfly Orchid
Greater Butterfly Orchid, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Greater Butterfly Orchid
Greater Butterfly Orchid, Augill Pasture, 25/6/2017, Fraser Richmond
Greater Butterfly Orchid
Greater Butterfly Orchid, Ribblehead 04/07/2012 Mike Brown
Heath Spotted Orchid
Heath Spotted Orchid, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Heath Spotted Orchid
Heath Spotted Orchid, Augill Pasture 25/6/2017 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Northern Marsh Orchid
Orchid, Northern Marsh, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Pyramidal Orchid
Pyramidal Orchid, Burton Leonard Quarry 12/07/2015 Will Rich
Pyramidal Orchid
Pyramidal Orchid, Farnham GP 06/07/2014 Mike Smithson
Small White Orchid
Small White Orchid, Ribblehead 04/07/2012 Mike Brown
Osprey
Osprey, Gouthwaite Reservoir 26/03/2021 Shaun
Osprey
Osprey Swinsty Reservoir 27/09/2015 Steve Abbott
Otter Isle of Mull 25/08/2009 David Tipping
Otters on Oak Beck, 27/01/2020 Peter Thomson
Barn Owl
Barn Owl, Whixley 14/06/2012 Paul Irving
Barn Owl
Barn Owl, Rising Sun Farm, Aldwark, Mar 2009 David Tipping
Barn Owl
Barn Owl, Staveley 16/01/2016 Peter Thomson
Little Owl
Little Owl, Nosterfield Quarry, 03/04/2010 Paul Irving
Short-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl, Paul Irving
Tawny Owl
Tawny Owl, juvenile, Staveley NR02/05 02/05/2017 Malcolm Jones
Tawny Owl
Tawny Owl, Staveley 11/05/2017 Ian Webster
Oystercatcher
Oystercatcher pair Nosterfield 20/04/2015 Malcolm Jones
Painted Lady
Painted Lady, Harlow Hill 07/09/2015 Malcolm Jones
Grey Partridge
Grey Partridge, Paul Irving
Red-legged Partridge
Red-legged Partridge Knox Mill House,Harrogate 13/07/2012 Peter Thomson
Peacock
Peacock, High Batts NR 28/08/2012 Robert Chandler
Peacock
Peacock, Almsford Bank 18/04/2011 David Tipping
Peacock caterpillars
Peacock caterpillars, Helperby 19/07/2010 David Tipping
Pebble Prominent
Pebble Prominent, Sharow, near Ripon 00/04/2011 Jill Warwick
Perch
Perch River Nidd, Cowthorpe 08/11/2006 David Tipping
Bay Cup (Peziza badia)
Bay Cup (Peziza badia), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Dyer’s Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii)
Dyers Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii), Swinsty Plantation 21-09-2019 Nick Gaunt
Reeves Pheasant female
Reeves Pheasant female, 15/01/2019, Peter Thompson
Pholiota squarrosa
Pholiota squarrosa, Hookstone Woods 15-10-2020 Kerry Morrison
Pine Firefungus (Rhizina undulata)
Pine Firefungus (Rhizina undulata), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Muff Upsall
Meadow Pipit
Meadow Pipit, Scar House 25/04/2015 Peter Thomson
Plain Clay
Plain Clay, Sharow, near Ripon 00/07/2013 Jill Warwick
Hoary Plantain
Hoary Plantain, Burton Leonard Quarry 12/07/2015 Will Rich
Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Oyster Mushroom, (Pleurotus ostreatus), Knox Mill Cottage, 7-12-11 Peter Thomson
Plicatura crispa
Plicatura crispa, Birkham Wood, 31/10/2020 Muff Upsall
Golden Plover chick
Golden Plover chick, Dallowgill Moor, 10/05/2009 Paul Irving
Ringed Plover
Ringed Plover, Farnham GP, 26/11/2006 Ian Webster
Porcelain Fungus (Mucidula mucida)
Porcelain Fungus (Mucidula mucida), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Puss Moth
Puss Moth Ellington Banks 01/06/2010 Paul Irving
Moth
Moth (Pyrausta purpuralis), FGP, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Rabbit Beside A6 on bank of Oak Beck (West side) 13/02/2016 Peter Thomson
Spider, Rabbit Hutch
Rabbit Hutch Spider, Harrogate Sept 2012 Will Rich
Rabbit, black Scar House. Opposite buildings beyond car-park. 20/04/2016 Peter Thomson
Water Rail
Water Rail Staveley 22/02/2014 Steve Abbott
Water Rail
Water Rail, Staveley NR, 29/12/2007 Paul Irving
Red Bartsia
Red Bartsia (Odonites vernus), FGP, 09-08-21, Nick Gaunt
Red Underwing
Red Underwing, Sharow, near Ripon 00/08/2013 Jill Warwick
Red-legged Shield Bug (Pentatoma rufipes)
Red-legged Shield Bug (Pentatoma rufipes), Knox Mill House, Killinghall, 17/09/2021 Peter Thomson
Redpoll
Redpoll, Harlow Hill 24/12/2013 Malcolm Jones
Redpoll
Redpoll High Batts 03/01/2015 Will Rich
Common Redstart
Common Redstart, Barden Bridge 17/06/2014 Steve Abbott
Redstart, Juvenile
Redstart, Juvenile ♂ Beaver Dyke Reservoir 07/06/2013 Malcolm Jones
Redwing
Redwing Harlow Hill 24/12/2013 Malcolm Jones
Collared Mosscap (Rickenella swartzii)
Collared Mosscap (Rickenella swartzii), Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Ringlet
Ringlet, Farnham GP 28/06/2007 David Tipping
Robin
Robin, Farnham, 05/12/2010 Mike Smithson
Robin
Robin, Harlow Hill 14/04/2014 Malcolm Jones
Ruby Tiger
Ruby Tiger, Sharow, near Ripon 00/07/2014 Jill Warwick
Ruffe
Ruffe Wetherby 24/10/2010 David Tipping
Russula fragilis
Russula fragilis, Nun Monkton, 18-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Sallow Kitten
Sallow Kitten, Sharow, near Ripon 00/07/2014 Jill Warwick
Field Scabious
Field Scabious
Scorched Wing
Scorched Wing, Sharow, near Ripon 00/06/2013 Jill Warwick
Scorpion-Fly-DSC_1883
Scorpion Fly, Waitby Greenriggs, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Scrub in the West Field
Scrub in the West Field 15/08/2011 Mike Smithson
Shelduck (pair)
Shelduck (pair), Paul Irving
Shoveler
Shoveler ♂ Nosterfield Res. 07/05/2014 Malcolm Jones
Siskin ♂
Siskin ♂ High Batts 07/03/2009 Paul Irving
Six Spot Burnet
Six Spot Burnet, Hay-a-Park 18/07/2015 Steve Root
Six-spot Burnet
Six-spot Burnet, Staveley NR 07/07/2009 Paul Irving
Black-tailed Skimmers
Black-tailed Skimmers, Farnham Gravel Pits, 19/7/2020, Barry Carter
Black-tailed Skimmer (male)
Black-tailed Skimmer (male), Otley Wetland 28/11/2011 Robin Hermes
Dingy Skipper
Dingy Skipper, Ellington Banks, 30/04/2011 Paul Irving
Large Skipper
Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus)
Small Skippers
Small Skippers getting acquainted!! Dragonfly Pond Farnham Gravel Pits, 12/7/20 Barry Carter
Small Skipper
Small Skipper, Almsford Bank August 2007 David Tipping
Small Skipper
Small Skipper, Farnham GP 14/07/2013 Mike Smithson
Small Stagshorn (Calocera cornea)
Small Stagshorn (Calocera cornea), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Snipe (chick)
Snipe (chick) Eavestone Moor 14/03/2011 Paul Irving
Common Snipe
Common Snipe, 07/02/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Tree Sparrow
Tree Sparrow, 07/01/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk, ♀ St John's Road Harrogate 25/03/2013 Andrew Dennis
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk 24/02/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk juv♀ Harlow Hill 28/01/2016 Malcolm Jones
Speckled Wood
Speckled Wood, Harrogate 07/09/2009 Will Rich
Spring Usher
Spring Usher Sharow Grange Jan 2013 Jill Warwick
Starling
Starling Harrogate 23/05/2010 Malcolm Jones
Stone Loach
Stone Loach Crimple Beck, Pannal 11/05/2008 David Tipping
Swallow
Swallow Knox Mill House 10/08/2014 Peter Thomson
Swallow-tailed Moth
Swallow-tailed Moth, Sharow, near Ripon July 2015 Jill Warwick
Mute Swan
Mute Swan, 13/05/2011 Brian Darbyshire
Whooper Swan
Whooper Swan, Nosterfield NR North 08/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Whooper Swans
Whooper Swans, Paul Irving
Whooper Swans
Whooper Swans, Farnham 21/10/2010 Mike Smithson
Tawny Grisette (Amanita fulva)
Tawny Grisette (Amanita fulva), Swinsty, 19-09-21, Nick Gaunt
Tench, spawning
Tench (spawning) Farnham GP 04/06/2007 David Tipping
Common Tern
Common Tern, 04/06/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Immature Common Tern
Immature Common Tern, Hay-a-Park GP September 2020, Stephen Root
The Hide from the West
The Hide from the West 18/08/2011 Mike Smithson
The Hide from the West
The Hide from the West 18/08/2011 Mike Smithson
The Table from the Hide
The Table from the Hide 15/08/2011 Mike Smithson
Stickleback, Three-spined
Three-spined Stickleback (Male in breeding colours) Hookstone Wood Ponds, Harrogate 26/06/2013 David Tipping
Mistle Thrush
Mistle Thrush, Eastfield Garden, Knaresborough 24/01/2013 Alan Medforth
Song Thrush
Song Thrush, Knox Mill 20/07/2016 Peter Thomson
Blue Tit
Blue Tit, New Park Harrogate, 18/01/2013 Will Rich
Blue Tit
Blue Tit feeding on Mahonia, Harlow Hill garden 07-01-22 Malcolm Jones
Long-tailed Tit
Long-tailed Tit, Knox Mill House, 15/8/2018
Marsh Tit
Marsh Tit, Staveley 27/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Common Toad
Common Toad, Farnham GP, 20/03/2009 Sue Evison
Common Toad
Common Toad
Common Toads mating
Common Toads mating Aldwark 11/03/2011 David Tipping
Small Tortoiseshell
Small Tortoiseshell, 27/09/2008 Mike Smithson
Treble Lines
Treble Lines Sharow Grange June 2012 Jill Warwick
Treecreeper
Treecreeper Knox Mill House 02/04/2014 Peter Thomson
Tremella mesenterica
Tremella mesenterica, Grass Wood, Grassington 19/10/2020 MUpsall
Common Twayblade
Common Twayblade, Waitby Greenrigg, 25/6/2017, Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Twin-spotted Quaker
Twin-spotted Quaker, Sharow, near Ripon 00/03/2014 Jill Warwick
Vapour Moth (Orygia antiqua)
Vapour Moth (Orygia antiqua) caterpillar, Woodfield Road Harrogate 20/07/2021 Jon Parlby
Vole,Bank Staveley 14/01/2014 Malcolm Jones
Grey Wagtail
Grey Wagtail, Oak Beck, KnoxMill 10/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Wall
Wall, Farnham GP 05/08.2010 David Tipping
Garden Warbler
Garden Warbler, Farnham, 30/06/2009, Mike Smithson
Willow Warbler
Willow Warbler, Nosterfield 30/04/2013 Malcolm Jones
Willow Warbler
Willow Warbler, Pennypot Lane to John O'Gaunts Res. 11/ 05/2014 Steve Abbott
Tree Wasp
Tree Wasp (Dolichovespula sylvestris), Knox Mill House, 23/6/2020 Peter Thomson
Watermint
Watermint Staveley 29/07/2008 Mike Smithson
Waxwing
Waxwing, Beech Road, Harrogate 30/04/2013 David Tipping
Waxwing
Waxwing, Woodlands Service Station, Harrogate 15/12/2012 Steve Abbott
Waxwing
Waxwing, Garsdale Rd, Knaresborough 15/11/2012 Alan Medforth
Weasel male
Weasel male, Hampsthwaite 19/12/2021 Nigel Harcourt-Brown
Wheatear
Wheatear ♂ Scar House 26/04/2015 Peter Thomson
White Satin Moth
White Satin Moth, Hay-a-Park 24/07/2016 Steve Root
Green-veined White
Green-veined White, Garden,Knox Mill 02/08/ 2014 Peter Thomson
Marbled White ♀
Marbled White ♀ (Melanargia Galathea), Brockadale NR, 30/6/2019 Peter Thomson
Common Whitethroat
Common Whitethroat, Eastfield, Knaresborough 05/09/2012 Alan Medforth
Wigeon
Wigeon, Farnham GP, S J Evison
Great-spotted Woodpecker ♂
Great-spotted Woodpecker ♂, High Batts 03/01/2015 Will Rich
Great Spotted Woodpecker,♀
Great Spotted Woodpecker ♀, Knox Mill House,Harrogate 24/03/2014 Peter Thomson
Wren
Wren Knox Mill House 09/04/2014 Peter Thomson
Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon), Nun Monkton, 22-10-20, Nick Gaunt
Yellowhammer
Yellowhammer 07/02/2012 Brian Darbyshire
Members Area
View the Society's latest publications in this area of the website reserved for Members.
Trip Reports
View a detailed roundup of all our Field Trips in the Harrogate District and beyond.
Latest News
The latest wildlife news from around the Harrogate District that may be of interest to naturalists.