Natural History
The upper reaches of the River Etherow pass through peat moorland, inhabited by Foxes, Voles and an introduced population of Mountain Hare. Red Grouse, Ring Ouzel, Wheatear and Golden Plover may be seen. Kestrels, Merlins and Short-eared Owls nest here. The reservoirs attract Mallards, and also Teal, Pochard, Common Sandpipers, Black-headed Gulls and Canada Geese. The woodlands are home to Redstart, Great Spotted Woodpecker, and Spotted Flycatcher. Water Rail have been recorded at Etherow Country Park.
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