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The high moorland to the south of Ilkley and the Wharfedale Valley is home to Red Grouse, Golden Plover, Ring Ouzel, Whinchat, Stonechat, Wheatear, Curlew and Redshank. Our major site for Dotterel is in this area at Apostle's Stones, where the paths across the parts of Rombald's Moor meet. These confiding and attractive waders are often found on passage in early May. These moors can be accessed from Ilkley or by the Cow and Calf Rocks. Many paths criss-cross the area and give access to a variety of vegetation that sustains Meadow Pipits, Skylarks and Reed Bunting. However, the area is subject to heavy use particularly from ramblers and dog-walkers, for this reason the Ring Ouzel has become a scarce bird in more recent times.