Descripción
Herrington Country Park at Penshaw, near Sunderland, has lots of different well maintained walks, and has a wide variety of birds to observe. Many different species of birds can be observed on the several manmade ponds, with some great photographic opportunities. Birds include Focha Común, Gallineta Común, Barnacla canadiense grande, Ánsar común, Avefría Europea, Zampullín Común, Garza Real, Cisne Vulgar, several species of gulls, Cernícalo vulgar, Escribano Palustre, Pinzón Vulgar, Jilguero Europeo and Camachuelo Común. You can walk up to Penshaw Monument to get fantastic views of the Northeast of England.
Detalles
Accesso
By road it is possible to go by car or cycle to the site on the A183, one mile from the A19. There is parking at Herrington Country Park. A number of buses stop at or near the base of Penshaw Hill, including the 2, 2A and 78.
Terreno y habitat
Lago , Pradera , Cañizos , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , AgriculturaCondiciones
Montañoso , Paisaje abierto , Sin sombraCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Invierno , Verano , Primavera , OtoñoRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , Coche , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
In the park you can walk around areas of open grassland and tree areas with the many lakes all perfectly positioned to view swans, cormorants, geese, ducks, gulls and a wide variety of birds. It has excellent access with viewing boardwalks on the edge of the lakes.
