Peregrines at Helsby

Posted by Guy Keating on 13/06/2007

The National Trust have been in touch to inform us about a pair of late-nesting birds at Helsby.

Climbers are advised to avoid all routes on Upper and Lower Central Buttresses (left of Clashhooks Gully) until June 30th.

The site is monitored and the restriction will be lifted if the birds fledge early.



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