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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.

Added* by LeicsBirder
Most recent update 26 травня 2022

Description

Waders like Сивка звичайна, Чайка чубата and Баранець звичайний occurred regularly in impressive gatherings, with Побережник чорногрудий and Коловодник звичайний in smaller but significant numbers. At times a Лунь польовий, Підсоколик малий or Сова болотяна 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 Пірникоза сірощока, Скопа, Щеврик азійський and Подорожник лапландський. 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

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Dunes , Reedbeds , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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