Descripción
Orgreave Lakes are a remnant of the coal industry. Its mixture of river, lakes, open ground and woodland of various ages. The lakes are home to wildfowl throughout the year, including Zampullín Común, Serreta Grande, Porrón Osculado, Porrón Europeo, Porrón Moñudo and Silbón Europeo. Typical waders at the lake edges include Avefría Europea, Andarríos Chico, Chorlitejo Grande and Ostrero Euroasiático. Many other species can turn up during migration like Combatiente, Correlimos Tridáctilo, Zampullín Cuellinegro and Fumarel Común. Along the River Rother, look out for Martín Pescador Común and Garza Real. Surrounding Orgreave Lakes is extensive rough grassland where a variety of small birds may be found including Alondra Común, Bisbita Pratense and Pardillo Común. Hedgerows and areas of scrub and young woodland also support a range of smaller birds, including Camachuelo Común, Zorzal Común, and Zorzal Alirrojo and Zorzal Real in the winter months.
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Accesso
Access is possible from a number of directions, including from near the sports ground on Washfield Lane in Treeton. At the bottom of this road is the railway line that divides the area in two. To reach Orgreave Lakes, cross the footbridge and continue to another bridge across the River Rother. The lakes are then ahead and to your left and a complete circuit of these is possible (about 2,5 km).


