Description
Orgreave Lakes are a remnant of the coal industry. Its mixture of river, lakes, open ground and woodland of various ages. The lakes are home to wildfowl throughout the year, including Пірникоза мала, Крех великий, Гоголь зеленоголовий, Попелюх звичайний, Чернь чубата and Свищ євразійський. Typical waders at the lake edges include Чайка чубата, Набережник палеарктичний, Пісочник великий and Кулик-сорока. Many other species can turn up during migration like Брижач, Побережник білий, Пірникоза чорношия and Крячок чорний. Along the River Rother, look out for Рибалочка блакитний and Чапля сіра. Surrounding Orgreave Lakes is extensive rough grassland where a variety of small birds may be found including Жайворонок польовий, Щеврик лучний and Коноплянка. Hedgerows and areas of scrub and young woodland also support a range of smaller birds, including Снігур звичайний, Дрізд співочий, and Дрізд білобровий and Чикотень in the winter months.
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Access
Access is possible from a number of directions, including from near the sports ground on Washfield Lane in Treeton. At the bottom of this road is the railway line that divides the area in two. To reach Orgreave Lakes, cross the footbridge and continue to another bridge across the River Rother. The lakes are then ahead and to your left and a complete circuit of these is possible (about 2,5 km).


