RSPB Haweswater Site Manager, Lee Schofield, shares insights into the nature and farming gains of the Swindale Beck restoration project; from a historically straightened channel to a new curving course brimming with life.
Site Manager’s Journal: Restoring Swindale Beck Read More »
A member of the Chat family, the Wheatear is one of Haweswater’s most striking summer visitors, returning first from an incredible migration-by-night across Africa, to our rocky fells in readiness for the breeding season.
Species Highlight: Northern Wheatear Read More »
Today marks the First Day of Spring, and amongst the uncertainty presented in ‘our’ world right now, the natural world – that which we remain a part of – is preparing to once again embark upon the most incredible celebration of emergence, rebirth and colour.
Welcoming spring together Read More »
Following the latest government advice we are taking action where possible to prioritise the health and welfare of our staff, volunteers and visitors.
RSPB Haweswater Coronavirus Update Read More »
In the first installment of a new series about species missing from the Lake District, Site Manager Lee Schofield introduces us to the Eurasian Beaver As a nation surrounded by the sea, there is no scope for some of our missing species to return to Britain under their own steam, no matter how attractive we
Holes in the map, part 1: Beavers Read More »
