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Description
Within a few months of being created, this site has already shown its value for migrating waders, attracting 18 species of waders including a Temminck's Stint, Wood Sandpiper, up to five Little Stint and 37 Ruff in autumn 2023, and a Spotted Redshank in spring 2024. Time will tell what else it might attract!
As yet, there are no facilities (other than those at the nearby 'Northumberlandia' landscape art installation), but this is likely to change in the future.
Details
Access
Part of the area can be watched from Blagdon Lane just to the south of the site; note that though this road is unclassified (not an 'A' or 'B' road), it carries a lot of heavy, fast-moving commercial traffic, so take extreme care with parking. New paths are also being constructed round the site, with access from the 'Northumberlandia' car park, but may be wet and muddy.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Agriculture , Grassland , Pond , Mud flatsConditions
Flat , Wet , No shadow , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Hide(s) are being planned.
Note that the yellow footpath shown below on the Open Street Map alongside the road does not exist (at least, not yet)! Take extreme care walking or cycling along the roadside; beware numerous fast-moving heavy trucks.