Dog walkers in the North York Moors National Park are being asked to keep their pets on a lead when out on moorland, or near livestock.
Between now and the end of July, many farms are in the midst of lambing, while ground-nesting birds and their young are also especially vulnerable.
Sarah Blakemore, the National Park Authority’s access officer, said: " Dogs are naturally inquisitive and may mean no harm, but ground-nesting birds are easily scared and will fly away until the perceived threat has passed. This risks their eggs getting cold and not hatching or leaves the eggs or young at risk from predators." She added that a loose dog can also frighten pregnant ewes and cause them to abort their lambs.
The National Park Authority has put details on its website of 25 walks where people are able to exercise their dog more freely so that dog-owners are still able to enjoy the North York Moors.
North York Moors National park appeals to dog walkers
Wed, 04 May 2011
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