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Bothal Pond

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

A small private farm pond, viewable from adjacent roadsides. Subject to fishing disturbance, but has a reputation for attracting unusual birds.

Aggiunto* da Nutcracker
Ultimo aggiornamento 14 gennaio 2023

Descrizione

Bothal Pond is a place always worth stopping for a quick check, particularly if water levels are low, when the muddy margins attract waders. The site also used to hold good numbers of duck, but increased angling disturbance in recent years has reduced its interest. The southwest and southeast margins of the pond generally offer the best habitat for waders, but this can vary with weather conditions.

Rarities have included Pernice di mare orientale, Moretta grigia minore, and Sterna zampenere. Birds tend to be fairly distant, so a telescope is useful, and opportunities for good photos are not too good.

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Accesso

View from roadsides only. There is no access to the pond or the fields it is in. From the north side, park in the layby 200 m west of the pond, and walk back along the grass verge (caution - busy road!) to scan the pond. From the south side, park on the minor road, and look over the hedge at the pond. Viewing from the south side generally gives better light and less traffic noise, but unless the hedge has been trimmed recently, can be difficult for people less than about 1.8 m tall and is never easy for people in wheelchairs.

Terreno e habitat

Zona umida , Terreni coltivati , Lago , Prateria/pascolo

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno , Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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