Here is more information about the birds you can see here.
First it appears that the dense conifers are lifeless, but keep watching for small flocks of Crossbills searching for ripe pine cones. The Goldcrest is the smallest bird in Britain and can be seen flitting from branch to branch.
Look very carefully and you may see a Sparrowhawk on the lookout for its prey.
These pictures of birds were all taken by Phil - our voluntary expert who donates masses of expertise and time to helping Killhope.
The burn (stream) which runs past Killhope is alive with flying insects which provides food for the Pied and Grey Wagtails. The overhanging river bank is an ideal site for both these birds to build their nests.
The male Grey Wagtail has grey upper parts, yellow underbelly and black throat.
The commonest woodland bird at Killhope is the Coal Tit with its white nape-patch below a black cap. They have readily taken to nesting in the nest boxes around the woodland.
The Dipper with its dark brown upper parts and white throat and breast can also be seen along Killhope burn.
The Red Grouse is probably the most specialised in its feeding habits of all the birds at Killhope. It enjoys the new heather shoots.
The Lapwing is fast disappearing from much of Britain's farmland, but in the Upper dale it is doing well, due to the more traditional methods of farming carried out. The male Lapwing is a clear indication that spring has arrived. Both male and female have striking black, white and green plumage with a long crest.
Another bird in serious decline is the Spotted Flycatcher, a pair have used the nest boxes and we are optimistic for their return.
There was also a successful nesting of a Tawny Owl.
It is wonderful to see the Tits, Robins and Chaffinches around the site and at the feeding stations but this year we had a pair of Greater Spotted Woodpeckers. It is the commonest of the Woodpeckers, its black, white and red plumage makes it instantly recognisable. The male is particularly striking because it also has a red patch at the back of the neck.