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Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’ near Saddleworth Moor
A RED kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds…
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For peat’s sake! Chris reports on Saddleworth moorland success
TV PRESENTER Chris Packham put Saddleworth’s moorland under the spotlight during the recent BBC Springwatch series. As reported in the May edition of the Independent,…
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Prestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone Reservoir
GREENFIELD’S iconic Dovestone Reservoir has earned RSPB and United Utilities recognition for nature conservation efforts. Their partnership conservation project received accolades at this year’s Chartered…
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Pick up your binoculars for Beginners Bird Watching Walk at Dovestone Reservoir
PICK up your binoculars for a ‘Beginners Bird Watching Walk’ at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield on Sunday, April 15 from 10.30am to 1pm. Join the…
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RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is back for 2018
EAGLE-EYED bird lovers are being encouraged to scour the skies for a huge bird watching survey. All are invited to join in with the RSPB’s…
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Peak District volunteer scientists receive award and £2,000 grant
VOLUNTEER scientists in the Peak District and South Pennines have won the prestigious 2017 Campaign for National Parks ‘Park Protector’ award, collecting a £2,000 grant. …
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Councillors criticise six-month closure of popular Dovestone footpath
A SIX-MONTH closure of a popular beauty spot footpath in Greenfield has been labelled “outrageous” by local councillors. There will be a temporary closure of…
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Paving the way at Dovestone with new path
A NEW path at Dovestone reservoir in Greenfield is proving a hit with visitors and wildlife alike. Following months of hard work by RSPB Site…
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Record numbers of wading birds at Dovestone thanks to ambitious restoration programme
WADING birds gathered in record numbers at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield this breeding season, thanks to an ambitious ongoing bog restoration programme. Over the summer,…
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