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Idle Washlands

Nottinghamshire  >  United Kingdom

The River Idle Washlands are particularly good for waders during the spring and autumn passage, depending on the water levels.

Ajouté* par LeicsBirder
Dernière actualisation 26 mai 2022

Description

Waders like Pluvier doré, Vanneau huppé and Bécassine des marais occurred regularly in impressive gatherings, with Bécasseau variable and Chevalier gambette in smaller but significant numbers. At times a Busard Saint-Martin, Faucon émerillon or Hibou des marais hunted the valley. When flooding persisted or reoccurred beyond the winter months the waters invariably many passage migrants of which ducks, gulls, waders, and hirundines were the most numerous. More unusual visitors to the valley include Grèbe jougris, Balbuzard pêcheur, Pipit de Richard and Bruant lapon. During the 20 years to 1980, 78 species are known to have bred and a further 6 may have done so. It is truly regrettable during the present decade; increased drainage efficiency has greatly diminished the ornithological significance of the area. Hopefully with Hanson’s Restoration plans for Slaynes lane and with the increased involvement of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, along with careful water level management, this part of the Valley can be restored to its former glory.

Détails

Accès

The bridleway is accessed from either the end of Hagg Lane in Newington or off West Street in Misson. Along Slaynes lane is an area of farm land and extensive sand quarry workings.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Lac , Vasières , Agriculture , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , Rivière , Dunes , Roselière , Ville/village

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Non

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Automne

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Migration printanière , Migration automnale , Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Liens

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