So, that was July

The wettest on record. Here's what I've been up to.

• Out again with Wharfedale Nats around the Washburn Valley

Mating damselflies

• I was based at Skipsea and at Beverley Youth Hostel for a practical conservation week with Bishop Burton College.

Skipsea Castle

Some steps what we built

Bog Asphodel at Fen Bog, Fylingdales on an upland plant ID trip.

Beverley Friary Youth Hostel, my home for the week.

Gareth tackles a tree. The blurry right arm, testament to his energy.

• I went on a mammal ID course with the Mammal Society and Field Studies Council at Malham Tarn.

A woodmouse with its delighted trapper.

Weather's improved now. I'm off out on my bike!