Current surveys
From time to time, our Wildlife Conservation Team asks members of the public to help with various wildlife surveys.
At present we are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for red squirrels, two species of butterfly and dragonflies. To find out how you can help, please choose one of the survey links below.
The Common blue is the most widespread blue butterfly across the UK. Help us record its distribution in the UK by taking part in our Common blue butterfly survey.
Report your sightings of red and grey squirrels and help us build a clearer picture of their distribution in the National Park.
Help us find out more about the distribution of the green hairstreak butterfly in the Yorkshire Dales by reporting your sightings.
There are very few records of golden-ringed dragonflies in the Yorkshire Dales National Park even though much of the habitat seems suitable enough to support a healthy population of these wonderful insects. We’d like your help in identifying sites where they can be seen throughout the National Park.
