Birds


The whistling ‘cur-lee’ call of curlew, the speckled feathers of golden plover, the wispy crest of a lapwing - we have some incredible and unique birds!

Explore these pages to learn more about them, as well as what we're doing to support them.

Last updated: 27 Aug 2024

Moorland birds

Many species of birds nest, breed and feed on our moorland, from red grouse and skylark, to curlew and snipe.

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Snipe

nature and wildlife

Lapwing

nature and wildlife

Golden Plover

nature and wildlife

Curlew

nature and wildlife

Red Grouse

nature and wildlife

Meadow Pipit

nature and wildlife

Merlin

nature and wildlife

Skylark

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Kingfisher

Oystercatcher

Tawny owl

Dipper

Nature Recovery

We’re working alongside farmers and landowners to create wilder and more natural spaces for birds and other wildlife to thrive.

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Creating wilder spaces

Creating wilder spaces

Restoring habitats

Restoring habitats

Increasing biodiversity

Increasing biodiversity

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