Smardale Gill Nature Reserve in Cumbria
Smardale Gill is a nature reserve in Cumbria that is managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
A lovely nature reserve along the track of an old railway line beside Scandal Beck.
Smardale Gill by munki-boy
Birds found in Smardale Gill
There have been 12 species of birds recorded in the Smardale Gill area.
| Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) |
| Common Gull (Larus canus) |
| Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) |
| Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) |
| Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) |
| Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) |
| Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) |
| Continental Robin (Erithacus rubecula) |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) |
| Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) |
| Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) |
| Rook (Corvus frugilegus) |
Mammals found in Smardale Gill
There have been 5 species of mammals recorded in the Smardale Gill area.
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) |
| Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) |
| Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) |
| Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) |
Secrets of Shaly Dingle
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
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