LUCT Updates
On this page, you’ll find Nosterfield’s monthly bird and natural history reviews, alongside the latest news on habitat management, community engagement and plant nursery work.
LUCT is an affiliated society to the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union. Click below for a link to the YNU newsletter:
Habitat Management Highlights
During the summer months, LUCT’s volunteer team have continued their work at Quarry Moor and Langwith, where species-rich hay has been spread. Find out more in Emma’s habitat management report.
Nosterfield Bird Review August 2026
Thanks to Andy Hanby for his report and photographs catching the activity on the Reserve throughout August. An impressive number of warblers, greylag geese and many more species to read about…..
Nosterfield Bird Review July 2026
A very warm and dry July saw migrating Common Scoter stopping over in Nosterfield and the much appreciated visit of a Caspian Tern. Read on to find out about the Reserve’s other visitors…..many thanks to Andy Hanby for another informative report.
Nosterfield Bird Review June 2026
Several Birds of Prey, Mediterranean and Caspian Gulls as well as Wood Sandpipers and Sanderlings were among the visitors to the reserve in June. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
Help us to Celebrate 30 Years of LUCT
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the Lower Ure Conservation Trust, and we would love to have your help in celebrating this special milestone.
Community Engagement Update, August 2026
It's been fantastic to welcome schools, home education and Scouts groups to the Reserve in the summer months. Find out more about our recent educational visits and events we have coming up in autumn.
Habitat Creation Nursery Update: April- July
An update on planting at Langwith, along with progress on the new Dales to Vale River Network project.
Search for Treasure at Nosterfield
Geocaching is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while exploring the main reserve and Nosterfield Quarry. In this blog post, you'll discover everything you need to know about geocaching at Nosterfield Nature Reserve, including AdLabs – new to the reserve for 2026!
Nosterfield Bird Review - May 2026
Read on to discover which scarce visitors to the UK and Ireland were in Nosterfield this May…thanks as ever to Andy Hanby for another comprehensive and fascinating report.
Nosterfield Bird Review April 2026
Find out which migrating birds have been spotted on the reserve in April including unusually high numbers of Wheatear and Redpoll. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.