Friends of Clifton Backies

Friends of Clifton Backies The Friends of Clifton Backies group represent local people with an interest in Clifton Backies Nature Reserve, organising regular events and work days.

Clifton Backies Nature Reserve is located in historic York, and has a very interesting story to tell. In May 2002 Clifton Backies was designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) because of its diverse wildlife, its recreational open space and its potential for education. The diverse habitats of Clifton Backies support many different species of mammal, bird, insect and plant life. You can download a

guide and walk the Doug Heald Trail or view our map to discover what flora and fauna you can expect to find in the different areas. Clifton Backies has had a long and varied history. In recent memory the site was part of the former Clifton Airfield but after its last use in the Berlin Airlift in the late 1940’s, it was allowed to return to nature. Originally the land belonged to St Mary’s Abbey and would have been used for growing arable crops. After the dissolution of the monasteries the land was part of a furlong or field known as ‘Moor Broats‘ and cultivated under the strip farming system in medieval times. The current ridge and furrow appearance of the fields is a result of this.

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas all. On my litter picking travels today on the Backies I saw 2 keys on a black lanyard - an Ultion type and a yale. I left them where they were hanging. On the fencing on the stretch of path by the balancing pond.
(sorry, forgot to say - it was about midday).

15/12/2024

Shadow - the horse. There were onions, leeks, parsnips, red peppers strewn around him yesterday. Please dont do this. Some of these veg are toxic to him. Carrots and apples are the go to but in moderation.
Also there was a pile of rubbish strewn nr the exit to Minchin Close (near the bin!!). This is fly tipping and is illegal.
Happy Christmas?

09/11/2024

Someone wrote asking for details of Backies 'management'. I cant find the request.Please ask again.
Sorry

23/10/2024

I have removed the horse posts. I have been in contact with his owner. He knows the concerns and assures me he is well loved and short of a companion,which is very expensive, has all he needs.

16/08/2024

We probably all know of the senseless vandalism caused to Doug Healds seat near the balancing pond. Words fail me. The council were there today tidying it up as best they could 🥺 They have said the broken down fence by the bin is on their 'to do' list........

i'M SURE YOU'LL AGREE THIS IS APPALLING. I'M SO SO SORRY FOR THE OWNERS AND FOR POOR MILLIE. HOW TERRIBLY TRAUMATIC. ALL...
03/12/2023

i'M SURE YOU'LL AGREE THIS IS APPALLING. I'M SO SO SORRY FOR THE OWNERS AND FOR POOR MILLIE. HOW TERRIBLY TRAUMATIC. ALL IT TAKES ARE MUZZLES TO KEEP OTHER DOGS SAFE FROM YOUR DANGEROUS DOGS. 🥺YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE. If anyone knows anything please contact the number on the notice.

11/09/2023

Hi, I wanted to talk about Charlie the horse. I know he might not be everyones cup of tea but he's doing no harm and some of us have grown very fond.. Twice now when I've visited him I've found him either too far from his water or without ANY water at all. During that heat!!! This is not down to the owner who was upset and came to sort him straight away. If anyone is tampering with Charlies water DON'T. He needs it and its plain cruel to deprive him of it. (If you see anyone up to no good can you discretely photograph them and we'll see what can be done about it) Thanks. I'm sure none of you guys and gals are responsible but just raising awareness. While Charlies with us he should be treated with kindness.

17/08/2023

I believe Arlo is reunited with his loving family. YAY!!!!

This little cutie has been seen in the vicinity. Please don't call or approach him. He will only run. Call the owner on ...
31/07/2023

This little cutie has been seen in the vicinity. Please don't call or approach him. He will only run. Call the owner on the notice and they will respond

Triffids. Triffid explosion 💥
20/07/2023

Triffids. Triffid explosion 💥

Hi Friends of Clifton BackiesI've mentioned before how I struggle with this site but i would like to get this message ou...
05/07/2023

Hi Friends of Clifton Backies
I've mentioned before how I struggle with this site but i would like to get this message out there to you all. Many of you will have seen the posters of jasper cat. Ginger 12yrs old neutered male, white around his mouth, chest and belly, front paws and rear legs. HALF A TAIL. Should be easily identifiable. He went missing 12/6 from the top of Burdyke avenue, nr the church, Clifton. His owner is on 07495523906 if you see him, or think you have. She will be there asap. There have been potential sightings on Clifton Backies nr Aldi and Burton stone lane/Rowntree Ave. but sadly not been found. As a cat owner i can only imagine how distressing this is so please keep your eyes open for him and check sheds, garages.
I'll try to get his picture on here too. Thanks for reading

02/07/2023

I met Charlie the horse 🐴 with his owner. He’s moved him. His halter was being undone which was why he wandered. Please don’t. It could cause him and another an accident

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