The deep and sheltered nature of the gorge (and its western location) provides a humid microclimate in the ancient woodland and other habitats here which is favourable for bryophytes.
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On a walk from Alston, upstream to Nenthead, the excursion will look at typical Carboniferous cyclothemic deposits
Wintering wildfowl and waders will also be present in good numbers.
There will be a short talk
There are many rare birds seen here over the years as well as the normal migrants arriving from the Arctic and leaving for Africa.
There will be a short talk on bat biology and ecology, and as the sun is setting we will walk through the reserve looking for and listening to the bats we find. |
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