Descripción
Middleton Moor Lagoons is an isolated pocket of marsh, pools and reedbeds in the Derbyshire Peak District. With no similar habitat nearby, it is a draw to passage waders, gulls and waterfowl. It is probably the only site in the Peak District where Carricero Común regularly breed and one of very few sites locally for Carricerín Común also. In spring and early autumn high artic waders regularly stop off to feed before continuing on their migration.
Cisne Cantor turn up annually as they migrate to and from their wintering grounds in the UK. Chorlitejo Chico breed and Zarapito Real from the nearby moors often drop in to wash and roost, with relatively large flocks seen in early spring. Gaviota Patiamarilla is regular in late summer. The surrounding scrub is good for warblers, finches and chats. The site has a long bird list, with many rarities having been found over the years.
Detalles
Accesso
Travelling from Great Longstone towards Foolow leave the public road turning right onto an unmade roadway. In approximately 200m, where the roadway bears to the left at the edge of the lagoon workings, park near the gateway on the right, being careful to avoid obstruction to farm traffic. Press P in the map for directions to the parking spot.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersosCondiciones
Montañoso , PantanosoCamino circular
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SíBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
As the workings are now disused, it is possible to walk along the tracks inside the fence line on the north-east side of the main lagoon. The walking route shown on the map is about 4 km.


