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Local Wildlife
Roeburnscar is situated in the beautiful valley of Roeburndale on Backsbottom Organic Farm, certified by The Soil Association . The river makes it's way through ancient, semi natural woodlands, (which are an SSSI) , wildflower rich, organic, hay fields- Biological Heritage Sites, heritage varieties of apples and plums in the orchards, and rocky gorges. The wooded area leads upwards onto open access land with some upland blanket bog.
There is a fantastic range of habitats for birds, insects and flowers within a 20 minute walk - the bird life includes redstarts, nuthatches , pied flycatcher, robins, heron, buzzards, hen harriers, merlin, barn owls and curlew, snipe, oyster catchers and plovers on higher land.
Deer, stoats , weasels and hares are often seen.
Frogs, toads, newts and slow worms are common. The pond has great crested newts
Wildflowers give a range of scents and colours as you make your way through the woods, fells, fields and riverside.
Moths and butterflies add to the abundance of this species rich valley.
Lichens liverworts, mosses, fungi and ferns add to this diversity .
At night owls, bats, badgers and foxes come out along with a great range of moths.
Birds recorded in Roeburndale
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve is 20 mins drive
Mammals recorded within 2km square of Roeburnscar
Detailed records of plants and insects
See also our blogs for recent sightings
Other wildlife information
The best birding locations in Bowland along with information about the main birds of Bowland.
The variety of Habitats in the forest of Bowland.
The Lancashire bird report 2007 gives details of the different species in Lancashire
The North Lancashire bird Ringing group look after the nest boxes on the farm
For wildlife holidays elsewhere we suggest
Treshnish Cottages on Mull. Jane's brother Prasad and his girlfriend Leena live and work here. See his blog for fantastic pictures.
Wild Portugal Rod's brothers family run these wonderful cottages.
Roeburnscar is situated in the beautiful valley of Roeburndale on Backsbottom Organic Farm, certified by The Soil Association . The river makes it's way through ancient, semi natural woodlands, (which are an SSSI) , wildflower rich, organic, hay fields- Biological Heritage Sites, heritage varieties of apples and plums in the orchards, and rocky gorges. The wooded area leads upwards onto open access land with some upland blanket bog.
There is a fantastic range of habitats for birds, insects and flowers within a 20 minute walk - the bird life includes redstarts, nuthatches , pied flycatcher, robins, heron, buzzards, hen harriers, merlin, barn owls and curlew, snipe, oyster catchers and plovers on higher land.
Deer, stoats , weasels and hares are often seen.
Frogs, toads, newts and slow worms are common. The pond has great crested newts
Wildflowers give a range of scents and colours as you make your way through the woods, fells, fields and riverside.
Moths and butterflies add to the abundance of this species rich valley.
Lichens liverworts, mosses, fungi and ferns add to this diversity .
At night owls, bats, badgers and foxes come out along with a great range of moths.
Birds recorded in Roeburndale
Leighton Moss RSPB reserve is 20 mins drive
Mammals recorded within 2km square of Roeburnscar
Detailed records of plants and insects
See also our blogs for recent sightings
Other wildlife information
The best birding locations in Bowland along with information about the main birds of Bowland.
The variety of Habitats in the forest of Bowland.
The Lancashire bird report 2007 gives details of the different species in Lancashire
The North Lancashire bird Ringing group look after the nest boxes on the farm
For wildlife holidays elsewhere we suggest
Treshnish Cottages on Mull. Jane's brother Prasad and his girlfriend Leena live and work here. See his blog for fantastic pictures.
Wild Portugal Rod's brothers family run these wonderful cottages.
