Independent Ecologist undertaking ecological surveys on a wide range of habitats in the Lake District.

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The (lack of) wildlife on Allen Crags and Rossett Pike

16th July 2025 – Six hours walking, 30,000+ steps, the views were amazing but wildlife totally lacking! I often find myself wondering how Wainwright managed to stay so enthusiastic during his fell walks, especially when there’s so little wildlife to see along the way.

Birds seen Langdales to Allen Craggs – just 8 species

Pheasent, Raven, Carrion Crow, Swallow, Stonechat (confirmed breeding), Wheatear (confirmed breeding), Pied Wagtail and Meadow Pipit (20+).

Plants recorded in SD4198 (Angle Tarm 1km SQ) – 29 species

Annual Meadow-grass, Autumn Hawkbit, Bilberry, Bog Asphodel, Carnation Sedge, Common Bent, Common Butterwort, Common Cottongrass, Common Yellow-sedge, Deergrass, Eyebrights (2 species), Glaucous Sedge, Greater Plantain, Hard Rush, Hard-fern, Harebell, Heath Bedstraw, Heath Milkwort, Heath Rush, Lemon-scented Fern, Lesser Spearwort, Marsh Thistle, Mat-grasses, Meadow Buttercup, Parsley Fern, Round-leaved Sundew, Selfheal, Star Sedge, Tormentil and Viviparous Sheep’s-fescue.

Andrew Chick

For over 20 years, I have worked as an Independent Ecologist and Protected Species Surveyor, conducting ecological surveys across a diverse range of habitats. My experience spans a variety of projects, including Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) for SPAs, SACs, and RAMSAR sites, as well as work on wind turbines (both small and large), solar parks, pipelines, and road schemes. I am based in Cumbria and I have extensive expertise in bird and bat survey methodologies, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments for every project.

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