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Description
Waders like Zlatni vivak, Vivak and Barska šljuka occurred regularly in impressive gatherings, with Crnotrba sprutka and Crvenonogi sprudnik in smaller but significant numbers. At times a Poljska eja, Mali soko or Ritska sova 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 Riđovrati gnjurac, Ribar, Ričardova stepska trepteljka and Strnadica ostrugašica. 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.
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Access
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.