Descripción
Scan the open vista across Widdrington Moor Lake from the road on the south side; there is limited off-road parking halfway along. The conifer plantation to the south attracts finches, including Pardillo Alpino. The open hillside to the north attracts raptors. The lake itself attracts wintering wildfowl, mostly Silbón Europeo, Cerceta Común, Serreta Grande, Ánsar piquicorto, and Ánsar común, but also Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Somormujo Cuellirrojo, and Colimbo Grande. Up to 3 ringtail Aguilucho pálido were regular in the 2022-23 winter, and Halcón Peregrino is often present. Passage Águila Pescadora can occur in spring and autumn.
Detalles
Accesso
Off-road parking for c. 5 cars on minor road to south side. X18 and X20 buses (Newcastle to Alnwick) call at Widdrington Village, 1.2 km east on A1068. The Widdrington Inn (by A1068 roundabout) serves food.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Lago , Agricultura , HumedalCondiciones
Plano , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Invierno , Primavera , Otoño , VeranoMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino pavimentadoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , Coche , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Unfortunately, viewing of the lake is becoming restricted by young trees in the shelterbelt between the road and the lake. The entire site is also threatened by development schemes to convert it into a watersports centre.
