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Arclid Quarry is an active sand quarry. A circular route following public footpaths goes around the sand quarry and adjacent fields. Avión Zapador breed in the sand quarry every year with more than hundred active nest holes used. Other hurindines (Avión Común, Golondrina Común) are present as well. This and abundance of Jilguero Europeo attracts various raptors: Alcotán Europeo is common here during the summer, Cernícalo vulgar and Busardo ratonero also breed in the area and are present all year round.
The sand quary banks and fields attract large groups of corvids (Corneja Negra, Graja, Grajilla Occidental, Urraca común, Cuervo Grande). They and adjacent fields provide nesting grounds to Avefría Europea, Barnacla canadiense grande).
The flooded area of the quarry (marked with a star) is best observed with a scope: Porrón Moñudo, Ánsar común, Chorlitejo Chico, Focha Común, Gallineta Común, Somormujo Lavanco, Zampullín Común and other waterfowl are present there.
If time is limited, one can get to the viewpoints only, but the full circular route through the fields might provide an encounter with Ostrero Euroasiático, Curruca Zarcera, Papamoscas Gris, Gavilán Común or even Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental.
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Arclid Quarry is located northeast of Crewe, near the town of Sandbach. Park at the car park of St John the Evangelist's Church (click P on the map for directions) which is open during the day - there are posters displayed allowing considerate recreational use. It is also possible to get there by bus that connects Crewe and Macclesfield.
The footpaths are unpaved and there are several stiles and gates along the route. The circular route shown on the map is about 5 km.