• Curlews – a welcome visitor
    This month we have heard and seen our first curlews of 2023 on the reserve. The curlew’s distinctive call is always a welcome reminder that spring is on the way, especially in the harsh environment of...
  • Whinchats – Geltsdale Spring/Summer 2014
    Geltsdale volunteers Amanda and Martin have returned for a fourth year to continue their amazing work monitoring and ringing our whinchat population on the reserve. This spring/summer they have...
  • A night of Music and Poetry at Curlew Calling
    The Talkin Fellas, Stooshie, author Karen Lloyd and numerous poets delighted a large audience at Curlew Calling on Saturday 19th at Hallbankgate Village Hall. The event was organised by Ian Ryding...
  • Curlew Crisis Month Event - Curlew Calling 19th May
    To mark Curlew Crisis Month, Geltdale's Farmland Warden Ian Ryding and his band The Talkin Fellas, plus Stooshie will be performing at Hallbankgate Village Hall on Saturday 19th May. A donation will...
  • Spring Migrants
    Despite the at times, cold and showery weather summer migrants are returning to the reserve. Wheatear , ring ouzel and sand martins arrived last week. The photo here is of a wheatear in the field next...