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Widdrington Moor Lake

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

A deep lake created from opencast mine reclamation, 1 km west of Widdrington Village. Wintering ducks and grebes. Aguilucho pálido regular in winter months.

Añadido* por Rob Fox
Última actualización 22 marzo 2023

Descripción

Scan the open vista across Widdrington Moor Lake from the road on the south side; there is limited off-road parking halfway along. The conifer plantation to the south attracts finches, including Pardillo Alpino. The open hillside to the north attracts raptors. The lake itself attracts wintering wildfowl, mostly Silbón Europeo, Cerceta Común, Serreta Grande, Ánsar piquicorto, and Ánsar común, but also Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Somormujo Cuellirrojo, and Colimbo Grande. Up to 3 ringtail Aguilucho pálido were regular in the 2022-23 winter, and Halcón Peregrino is often present. Passage Águila Pescadora can occur in spring and autumn.

Detalles

Accesso

Off-road parking for c. 5 cars on minor road to south side. X18 and X20 buses (Newcastle to Alnwick) call at Widdrington Village, 1.2 km east on A1068. The Widdrington Inn (by A1068 roundabout) serves food.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Lago , Agricultura , Humedal

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Primavera , Otoño , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche , Bicicleta

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Unfortunately, viewing of the lake is becoming restricted by young trees in the shelterbelt between the road and the lake. The entire site is also threatened by development schemes to convert it into a watersports centre.

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