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RSPB Old Moor

South Yorkshire  >  United Kingdom

RSPB Old Moor is a wetland site with an excellent variety of birds. It forms part of a chain of nature reserves in the Dearne Valley.

Added* by Matthew Capper
Most recent update 5 toukokuu 2020

Description

Created in the 1990's on the site of a former reserve - Wath Ings. Has a track record of passage waders, especially in the Autumn. Around 30 species of wader are recorded annually - including a good chance of a rarity. A range of habitats mean a good species list can be built easily in a morning or afternoon. pikkuvarpunen breed around the centre and the reedbeds have breeding kaulushaikara, Luhtakana and viiksitimali. Breeding waders and wildfowl include avosetti, heinätavi and punasotka and the gull colony is of national importance and includes mustanmerenlokki. A large kottarainen roost generally forms most winters.

Details

Access

There is a large car park off Manvers Way near Wombwell. It is around ten minutes from both junction 36 of the M1 and junction 37 of the A1M. Access to the reserve is via the visitor centre, which includes a shop and cafe. There is a charge for non members of the RSPB.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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