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Middleton Moor Lagoons

Derbyshire  >  United Kingdom

A disused lagoon, built for settling limestone slurry waste with open water, bare mud, reedbeds and scrub. Good for passage waders, ducks and gulls.

Añadido* por Jon Lowes
Última actualización 10 agosto 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

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 dispersos

Condiciones

Montañoso , Pantanoso

Camino circular

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Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información 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.

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