Good for: Birds, Butterflies, Mammals, Wildflowers
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About the location
Birds around Crimple Beck include Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Dipper and Heron. The woodland areas hold various warblers and tits, Bullfinch, Tree Creeper, Nuthatch, Tawny Owl and Great-spotted Woodpecker. Red Kite, Buzzard and Kestrel are frequently seen soaring over the valley. Grassland butterflies include Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Orange Tip and Small Skipper, all of which are plentiful in season. The scattered Oaks often hold Purple Hairstreak. Mammals are less frequently observed, but include Roe Deer, Otter, Fox, Stoat and Weasel.
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