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Big Waters Nature Reserve

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

Northumberland Wildlife Trust nature reserve of 25 hectares. A parkland around flash created from former mining subsidence.

Añadido* por Rob Fox
Última actualización 17 abril 2024

Descripción

Big Waters Nature Reserve is one of the largest bodies of open water in the region. A lake habitat for wildfowl with some woodland and open fields. Some reedbeds. Wintering wildfowl, particularly Silbón Europeo, Cerceta Común, Ánsar común, also Porrón Osculado, Cuchara Común, Porrón Europeo, Porrón Moñudo and Serreta Grande. The feeding station at the west end attracts Carbonero Montano, Gorrión Molinero, Jilguero Lúgano, and Escribano Cerillo as well as other commoner species. A drake Silbón Americano has been present every winter since late 2020 (commuting at times to nearby Milkhope, so not continuously present).

Detalles

Accesso

Car park at reserve. Close to A1, junction 79. Take B1318, north to Wideopen, then left at traffic lights after Lockey Park, into Stalks Lane. Continue 2 km through Brunswick Village to end of houses on right (north) side of the road, then right into metalled track leading to reserve parking. Easily accessible by bus (service 45 from Newcastle) and bike. Access around the reserve is mainly on raised boardwalk which is suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users. The terrain is mostly wide boardwalks, and is flat and easy. Note: Access to the western section of the reserve is restricted to Northumberland Wildlife Trust members.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Cañizos , Agricultura , Lago

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Ver birdingplaces en el área que se publican en Birdingplaces

Mapa

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