Object

Representation ID: 2256

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mr David Austin

I object because sites AD3/H and AD4/H are situated within 2.5km of the Habitat Protection Zone for the South Pennine Moors SPA/SCA on the Wharfe Valley bird flyway.
AD3/H is bordered by an ancient hollow lane and hedgerow providing valuable habitat for birds.
AD4/H is the most important wild bird site in Addingham. Rough grazing is bordered by a stream with ancient hedgerows and mature trees. These form a wildlife corridor linking Town Beck to the woods adjacent to the A65, used by many small birds for nesting and feeding including Red Listed Tree Sparrows, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush and Spotted Flycatcher. Bats and raptors like Barn Owl and Sparrow Hawk patrol daily.
The field is used for feeding by larger birds including Red Listed Curlew ( attachment1) and Starling. It is used by migrating birds eg. flocks of Redwing and Fieldfare and rarer birds such as Ring Ouzel (attachment2).