The Birds of Ilkley Moor | Friends Of Ilkley Moor

The Birds of Ilkley Moor

Date: June 28, 2025- 9am – 11am

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This popular guided walk will help you discover the birds of Ilkley Moor. Ilkley Moor forms part of the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA) designated under the European Union Bird’s Directive for its internationally important breeding birds. Ground nesting birds include, red grouse, curlew and golden plover as well as meadow pipits, skylarks and cuckoos in the spring.

Merlin on Ilkley Moor

Event leader: Tracy Gray and Iain Manfield

Walking Grade: Moderate, please bring binoculars if you have them

Dogs: Welcome on the lead

Meeting Point: Darwin Gardens car park

Booking: Contact Tracy Gray on tracy@ilkleymoor.org / 07780 535860