Through the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme we are hosting an online event looking at upland breeding waders on 10 March at 6pm.

Lapwing, Curlew, Redshank, Snipe and Oystercatcher are all nationally threatened and on the Birds of Conservation Concern (BoCC) red or amber list. The upland habitats within Teesdale and Swaledale represent one of their few remaining strongholds in the UK and these species are dependent on the uplands for breeding habitat.

Janet Fairclough and Liz Charman from the RSPB will talk about the birds found on upland farms in Teesdale and Swaledale, why they are important and how to identify them. We will also provide a brief overview of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme and the opportunities for farmers/landowners and members of the public to get involved.