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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.

Geplaatst* door LeicsBirder
Meest recente update 26 mei 2022

Beschrijving

Waders like Goudplevier, Kievit and Watersnip occurred regularly in impressive gatherings, with Bonte Strandloper and Tureluur in smaller but significant numbers. At times a Blauwe Kiekendief, Smelleken or Velduil 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 Roodhalsfuut, Visarend, Grote Pieper and IJsgors. 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.

Details

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Meer , Slikken , Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Rivier , Duinen , Rietvelden , Stad/dorp

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

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Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Herfst

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek , Lente

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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