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Hauxley Nature Reserve

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

Northumberland Wildlife Trust nature reserve created from former opencast mining site. Lake and islands, with circular path and hides. Visitor centre and cafe.

Added* by Rob Fox
Most recent update 24 svibnja 2024

Description

Hauxley Nature Reserve attracts a good range of birds, with around 140 bird species a year being seen. Right next to the beach, it offers views across the length of Druridge Bay. The reserve attracts a wide variety of birds from Siva Guska and Kanadska guska to Liska, Mlakuša and Veliki Pozviždač, to Poljski Vrabac, Močvarna Strnadica and Zimovka. Large numbers of Pink-footed Geese can be found on adjacent fields. In summer, terns breeding on nearby Coquet Island often visit to bathe in the fresh water, including occasional Ružičasta čigras. A selection of ducks, mainly winter visitors, are found. Woodlands birds (tits, warblers) have started to colonise with the maturation of the 1980s-1990s planted trees. The adjacent beach attracts a selection of waders, including Morski žalar in winter, and Krivokljuni Žalar on autumn passage. The sea is also worth scanning for seabirds, including large numbers of Tupik from Coquet Island.

A number of rare species have been recorded, including Baird's Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Riđa liskonoga, and Bridled Tern. See the bird list below.

The well made paths and accessible hides make the reserve easy to use for disabled and elderly visitors.

Details

Access

East of the A1068 road, 2km south east of Amble. From the south, take left on to Hauxley Lane, then right along small access road after Hauxley village. Car park, and small visitor centre with café and toilets. Click on the P in the map to get directions. There are good paths leading to all hides and a circular walk (2.5 km) around the reserve.

Cycle access is good, the reserve being right next to the UK National Cycle Network Route 1. Public transport access is very poor, with the nearest bus services almost 4 km away in Amble.

Note that access to the Ponteland and Tern Hides from the minor road to Hadston Carrs south of the reserve is no longer possible.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Agriculture , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Rocky , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Summer , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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