England · five wildlife sites

Nature reserves & wildlife sites in South Yorkshire

Explore these places for wildlife in South Yorkshire. Seasonal notes suggest when to look; sightings are not guaranteed.

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Old Moor

Near Wath upon Dearne

Habitat: Pools, reedbeds and wet grassland in the Dearne Valley.
Wildlife to look for: Bittern, bearded tit, kingfisher, great crested grebe, wigeon (winter).

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Near Doncaster

Habitat: Reedbeds, marshes, ponds and woodland on the edge of the city.
Wildlife to look for: Bittern, marsh harrier, roe deer, brown argus butterfly (summer), banded demoiselle damselfly (late spring–summer).

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Near Sprotbrough, near Doncaster

Habitat: A long lake with reedbeds, ancient woodland and limestone grassland beside the River Don.
Wildlife to look for: Kingfisher, great crested grebe, bittern (autumn–winter), grass snake (warmer months), ruddy darter dragonfly (summer–early autumn).

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Near Dore, Sheffield

Habitat: Heather moorland, woodland and wet hollows on the edge of the Peak District.
Wildlife to look for: Red deer, stonechat, cuckoo (spring–early summer), pied flycatcher (spring–summer), bilberry bumblebee (spring–summer).

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Near Lodge Moor, Sheffield

Habitat: A wooded valley with rocky slopes, fast-flowing streams and patches of heathland.
Wildlife to look for: Dipper, crossbill, goldcrest, pied flycatcher (spring–summer), wood warbler (spring–summer).