Pictures show bird enthusiasts arriving at The Twelve Apostles.
The first two events of The Friends of Ilkley Moor took place on Sunday the 12 May.
Birds of the High Moor walk started at 9am, when a few enthusiasts braved a cold south westerly wind to reach The Twelve Apostles spotting Curlews, Lapwings, Meadow and Tree Pipits and Reed Warbler on the way.
Pond dippers at the lower tarn.(Photographs by Barry Wilkinson/Friends of Ilkley Moor)
The second event in the afternoon Hopping Times a three mile walk for families to discover the frogs and toads of the low moor, starting at the lower tarn and continuing to the upper tarn. Pond dipping activities were enjoyed by all. Identification charts were provided to learn the names of any water creatures caught.
Both events were led by Tracy Gray Project Officer of the Friends.
Details of all the events are published on the front page of FOIMs website, www.ilkleymoor.org. More information for other walks and events for this year can be down loaded from the Events & Learning Programme on the website, or collected from Ilkley Information Office, shops and cafes in the Town.
From Barry Wilkinson FOIM Press Officer Mobile 07831-505051. For further in formation contact Tracy Gray FOIM Project Officer 0785-444-7947