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It's the beginning of autumn on the Yorkshire Wolds, and the farming landscape is changing. There's an abundance of wildlife at this time of year, so I'm going to take to the skies with my drone. [screaming] Flocks of gulls follow, taking advantage of an easy meal brought to the surface. But they're not the only visitors to the Yorkshire Wolds at this time of year. Golden plovers come here in their thousands, and these fields here are a hotspot for them. I just look at those. I can literally hear them washing overhead.
Well, a few will stay, most will move south for winter. But for some of our resident wildlife, cultivation is less welcome. A hare crouches in its form, breaks cover, and makes a dash for safety. These are popular with birds of prey, like kestrels and this common buzzard. The short stubble making it easier to spot prey. They're also a favorite of another migratory visitor. Each morning, pink-footed geese travel from the Humber estuary and neighboring wetlands to the Yorkshire Wolds. Where they feed on spilled grain and
leftover crops. As the light fades, the set off back before returning the following day. The harvest is almost over, but for the wildlife, these autumn fields are just as important as ever.
