16/03/2024
One of my favourite things to do when staying at Beacon Cottage is walking in the moors. You don’t have to go far to be away from the crowds of tourists and be surrounded by beautiful scenery where the only sounds are those of the incredible range of wildlife who call this their home.
Spring is definitely in the air, and there's nothing better than seeing the first lambs gambolling in the dales and the return of three of our iconic wading birds, curlew, golden plover and lapwings to the high moorland.
Our top tip for March - The aerobatic courting displays of the lapwing are a real treat. Its wide boxy wings give a ‘lapping’ sound as it flies steadily skyward. Eventually it turns to plunge downward and then twists and rolls, seemingly out of control.
Head north out of Osmotherley on the Cleveland Way and up onto Scarth Wood Moor for good sightings.
Learn more here 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/nature-calendar/march
📸 : Paul Harris
