Hadrian's Wildlife

A wonderful combination of history and wildlife about the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall - from 2000 years ago to the current day. An ideal companion when visiting the various sites and walking in the surrounding countryside. An invaluable guide for visitors which highlights what there is to see and look out for each month.

Hadrian's Wildlife will encourage visitors to the area to enjoy and appreciate the wide selection of these habitats on a year-round basis. This invaluable guide to the many and varied attractions of the area will take the reader on a voyage of discovery and will be an essential companion for visitors.

Introduction
History of the birds
The Solway Estuary
The Solway Mosses
The Solway Marshes
The river course
Silvanus
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god of the forest
Geltsdale
Birdoswald and up the Irthing
The heather moorland
The crags
The loughs
Chollerford Bean Field
Kielder
Down the Tyne
Kittiwake City
Hadrian's Kite project
Thomas Bewick
A monthly guide around the Wall
List of bird species found in Roman times
References and further reading
Bibliography
Index