Tweet of the Week
Recent bird sightings on and around the Walshaw Moor Estate, which includes Walshaw Dean, Wadsworth Moor, Shackleton Moor and Widdop Moor. Walshaw Moor is one of the most important breeding sites for ground-nesting birds in the UK, including Curlews, Lapwings and Golden Plovers. As well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Walshaw Moor has been designated as a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area for birds.
21 February 2026
Skylarks singing on Shackleton Hill this morning. The Curlews are also returning to their favoured nesting site on Shackleton Moor. Five Curlews were spotted this morning, and a large flock of around 30 Lapwings flew overhead.
14 February 2026
Valentine’s Day marked the return of Lapwings to breed in Walshaw Dean. Several Lapwings heard calling today on the moorland above Lower Walshaw Reservoir.
28 January 2026
Golden Plovers are back on Wadsworth Moor. Group of 8 Golden Plovers spotted flying over the moor this morning.