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Forest of Bowland |
Forest of Bowland
The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is nationally important for many special upland birds, including hen harriers and curlews - birds that are in serious decline in other parts of the UK. The 800 square kilometres of the AONB stretches from Hornby and Bentham on the banks of the River Lune in the north, to the northern edge of the Ribble Valley in the south (including Pendle Hill), and from the M6 in the west to Gisburn Forest in the east. The RSPB has had a presence in the AONB since 1981, working closely with major landowners United Utilities, initially to monitor and attempt to stabilise Bowland's breeding hen harrier population. Since then our involvement has grown and the RSPB is now a partner in the Birds of Bowland Project, engaging the local community from school children to farmers in celebration of the area's outstanding birdlife. Last modified: 21 April 2008
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Wheatear in spring - Steve Round
Volunteer & Farmer Alliance: Brian Matthews (farmer) and David McReedy (volunteer) - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2003_4128_009)
Merlin sitting in grass - Nigel Blake
Minsmere RSPB Reserve, general view of Boomacre Mere - David Tipling (rspb-images.com)
Hummingbird hawkmoth - Steve Round
Tree sparrow perched on branch in woodland - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1018091)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)