Drone Rules for RSPB Leighton Moss

Silverdale, England (england) • United Kingdom

Storrs Ln, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0SW, UK

Lat: 54.1682 • Lng: -2.80276

Rules Edit History: RSPB Leighton Moss

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May 27, 2026 5:21 PM Approved • Added ground rule for RSPB-managed land; permission requirement confirmed via reserve contact policy.

Author: Albie (252)

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Your proposed rule edit for RSPB Leighton Moss has been reviewed. The edit includes specific guidelines for drone operations, supported by the RSPB's official website. However, the outline provided is a small circle with a 100-meter radius, which may not accurately represent the actual area of the reserve. Please consider providing a more accurate outline to ensure the rule is correctly applied.

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https://rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/leighton-moss — Website

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Field	Before	After
Rule category	Ground	Air
Flight status	Unknown	Permission
Summary	—	Drone flying is not permitted within the reserve without prior written consent from RSPB. The site is a sensitive wetland habitat; disturbance to nesting birds is a primary concern. Permission must be sought directly from the reserve manager.
Mapped shapes	—	7f2f0550-0fa6-480a-9fad-2d5f494703fb

Before

After

- Contact RSPB Leighton Moss before any operation
- Special consideration given to licensed wildlife filming
- No takeoff/landing from reserve land without approval
- Buffer zone around tern and bittern nesting areas applies April–August

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+ - Contact RSPB Leighton Moss before any operation
+ - Special consideration given to licensed wildlife filming
+ - No takeoff/landing from reserve land without approval
+ - Buffer zone around tern and bittern nesting areas applies April–August