Received a really interesting sighting from a reliable dog walker on 30/5/25. She had been walking on the public footpath early in the morning when the dog disturbed two Roe deer fawns.
They both ran off towards Raw nook LNR. Confident the Roe deer does not breed in our recording area but there is a possible a small herd in the Oakenshaw/East Bierley area. So they maybe from that herd.
Oh and the Elephant….A stunning freshly emerged Elephant Hawk moth this moth at Caldene fields
Hi, really interested to read about the deer sightings at Raw Nook. This evening I saw a small/baby deer by Royds Hall Dam. A couple of walkers who stopped to watch it with me said that they had spotted an adult one the other day further up around Judy Woods.
Hi Lauran
Thank you for your email.
The Roe deer seems to be trying their luck in our area which is great news. They are also in Low Moor Banks which is the old tip site opposite the new tip on Dealburn Rd.
Now your saying they have been seen at Royds Hall Dam again great news!
Many thanks
Martyn