Will Rooley Moor Fall Silent? The Skylark’s Future Is at Risk

Anyone who walks across Rooley Moor will know one of the most beautiful sounds of spring and summer is the skylark singing high above the open moorland.

It’s a sound that belongs here. It’s part of the character, wildlife and natural heritage of our moors.

Skylarks are on the UK’s Red List for Birds of Conservation Concern due to a steep population decline over recent decades.

That’s why the proposal for the Scout Moor 2 wind farm should concern us all.

What impact could construction, new tracks, disturbance and additional turbines have on skylarks and other ground-nesting birds? Has enough been done to understand the cumulative impact of further development alongside the existing wind farm?

Once habitats are disturbed and wildlife disappears, we cannot simply assume it will come back.

This isn’t just about turbines. It’s about deciding what kind of moorland we want to leave for future generations and whether there should be places where wildlife, open landscapes and the song of the skylark come first.

Rooley Moor needs its skylarks. Let’s make sure their voices are heard before decisions are made about Scout Moor 2 wind farm.