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Prestwick Carr

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

Rough heath, farm and woodland of 49 hectares, to the north of Newcastle Airport.

Añadido* por Rob Fox
Última actualización 18 marzo 2023

Descripción

Prestwick Carr is a large, low-lying wetland area on the edge of urban Newcastle, attracting various wading birds and songbirds such as Bisbita Pratense and Alondra Común, but also wintering raptors, thrushes (including large flocks of Zorzal Alirrojo and Zorzal Real), woodland birds and Búho Campestre. Alcaudón Norteño has wintered on several occasions, and Alcaudón Común has also been recorded. In the 2019-2020 winter, an Lavandera de Chukotka was a remarkable record, with presumably the same bird returning in the 2020-2021 winter.

Historically, it is of note as the first location in Britain where Andarríos Bastardo was recorded breeding; a nest was found in 1853, but drainage in 1857 made the site unsuitable for further breeding.

Detalles

Accesso

Best approached from Prestwick Road, running east-west between Dinnington to the roundabout on the A696, immediately north of Newcastle Airport. There is a lane leading north from Prestwick Road, at east end of Prestwick hamlet, suitable for cars but very limited parking at its junction with an east-west lane that is a cycle and walking path east of the junction and farm access to the west. The 47A bus calls hourly at Prestwick hamlet, and the Metro (light rail) station at Newcastle Airport is 25 minutes walk.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal , Llanura , Brezales , Agricultura

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

There is a military rifle range immediately to the north, so access to some parts is restricted when red warning flags are flown.

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