Knowe of Skea
Getting here
59.25914, -2.98124
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Corncrake and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Corncrake and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Corncrake, Blackbird, Raven +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Corncrake, Blackbird, Raven +71 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cowslip, Yarrow, Field Horsetail +124 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cowslip, Yarrow, Field Horsetail +124 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Common Nettle, Dandelion, Hogweed +6 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Seabird Bluebottle, Tipula varipennis, Bombus lucorum +14 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Seabird Bluebottle, Tipula varipennis, Bombus lucorum +14 more · last seen 2023
Wildlife to spot
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