This
is a fantastic area for wildlife, both native and "off-comers"
(the local term used for those originally not born in the area and
had "come off the sands" after travelling across Morecambe
Bay).
FOR
FULL INFORMATION ABOUT CUMBRIAN WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE SITES CLICK
"HOME" ABOVE AND VISIT THE MAIN SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE.
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JUVENILE
STONECHAT - Stonechat numbers have increased dramatically
in S.W.Cumbria, aided by recent milder winters. |
SMALL
HEATH - one of about 30 species of butterfly found
on the Furness and Cartmel peninsulas. |
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EIDER
DUCK - More usually found in Iceland, this species
breeds around Morecambe Bay and as many as 2000 may be seen
together on an ebbing high tide in winter. Great body and
wonderful call ! |
AMUR
TIGER - The Amur (Siberian) and Sumatran tigers
at South Lakes Wildlife Park at Dalton-in-Furness are the
biggest tourist attraction on the Furness Peninsula. |
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CARDINAL
BEETLE - This Black-headed Cardinal beetle is a
southern species now found in the area. |
DOG
ROSE - Frequent in the lanes and hedgerows. |
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Several
exotic species are now bred in the fields of the Furness Peninsula. |
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FALLOW
DEER - This is the only British species where males
have palmate antlers (from the age of three upwards). Although
Red and Roe deer occur wild in the area, Fallow Deer are normally
found only in the ancient herd kept at Holker Hall. |
