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Title (Click for details)	Description	Type
Yellow Pimpernel	Title: Yellow Pimpernel: A Glimpse of Sunshine in the Wild Amidst the verdant undergrowth of woodlands and shaded riverbanks, a delicate flower blooms, its sunny petals brightening the dim recesses of the forest floor. Meet the Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum), a charming wildflower…	Species
Yellow Pimpernel	Yellow Pimpernel	Title: Nature Notes - Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) I am sure most of use are familiar with the common 'weed', the scarlet pimpernel; its colour makes it one of our most distinctive flowers. Lesser known is the yellow pimpernel which is similar in shape and structure…	Species
Yellow Rattle	Title: Yellow Rattle: Nature's Musical Marigold Amidst the meadows and grasslands of Europe, a vibrant wildflower sways in the breeze, its yellow blooms resembling tiny tambourines in a symphony of nature. Meet the Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor), a fascinating plant celebrated for its…	Species
Yellow Rattle	Yellow Rattle	Title: Nature Notes - Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) Yellow Rattle is also known as hay rattle. It is common on grassland and downland from May until August. It has a preference for chalk soils but can be found in the flower meadows of our Riverside Park here in Sidmouth where it is…	Species
Yellow Shell	Title: Yellow Shell Moth: Nature's Golden Grace In the twilight hours of dusk, amidst the gentle rustling of leaves, a delicate moth emerges, its wings adorned with the golden hues of autumn leaves. Meet the Yellow Shell Moth (Camptogramma bilineata), a captivating insect celebrated for…	Species
Yellow Shell	Yellow Shell	Title: Nature Notes - Yellow Shell moth (Camptogramma bilineata) Over the years I have frequently flushed smallish yellow/orange coloured moths from long grass and and bushes as I wander around looking for wildlife and although I have tried to follow them they always seem to vanish…	Species
Yellow-banded Conop Wasp	Title: The Yellow-Banded Conops: Conops quadrifasciatus The yellow-banded conops, scientifically known as Conops quadrifasciatus, is a striking and ecologically significant species of fly belonging to the Conopidae family. This fly is easily recognizable by its distinctive yellow and…	Species
Yellow-wort	Title: Yellow-wort: A Treasure of Summer Meadows In the sunlit meadows and rocky outcrops of Europe, a beacon of golden beauty graces the landscape, captivating all who encounter it. Meet the Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata), a dazzling wildflower renowned for its vibrant blooms,…	Species
Yellow-wort	Yellow-wort	Title: Nature Notes - Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata) This lovely yellow flowered plant, hence its name, Yellow-wort, has curious waxy grey-green leaves that form opposite pairs up the stem. This flower certainly stands out because of those leaves that do not look real, it makes the…	Species
Yellowhammer	Title: Yellowhammer: The Iconic Songbird of Fields and Hedgerows In the countryside of Europe, a melodious tune fills the air, announcing the arrival of a vibrant songbird with golden plumage. Meet the Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella), a beloved avian species celebrated for its…	Species
Yellowhammer	Yellowhammer	Title: Nature Notes - Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) Thirty years or so ago a walk on the rolling southern hills of Hampshire or Dorset would have soon yielded a familiar, thin sounding bird song from a nearby hedge or tree; the 'famous' "Little bit of bread and no cheeeeese" of the…	Species
Yorkshire Fog	Title: Yorkshire Fog: The Quintessential Grass of British Meadows In the verdant landscapes of Britain, a ubiquitous grass species sways gently in the breeze, adorning fields, meadows, and road verges with its distinctive, fluffy panicles. Meet Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus), a…	Species
Yorkshire Fog	Yorkshire Fog	Title: Nature Notes - Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus) To my mind there is one grass species above all others that speaks for its kind; Yorkshire-fog. As well as being one of our most widespread and common species it is the one that nearly everyone would recognise even if they could…	Species