Descrizione
Jesmond Dene is a good site for common woodland birds for anyone living in or visiting Newcastle. The Ouse Burn stream running the length of the valley, although somewhat polluted, has regular Martin pescatore and Ballerina gialla, and occasional Merlo acquaiolo, while the woods hold most of the expected woodland birds, including Colombella, Allocco, Picchio rosso maggiore, Ghiandaia, Capinera, Luì piccolo, and recently, colonising Parrocchetto dal collare. In the past, Frosone and Pigliamosche were regular and Luì verde were occasional on spring passage, but there are sadly no recent records of these declining species.
One surprising recent addition to the breeding bird list, Beccaccia di mare, now nests on flat rooftops and can be seen gathering worms for their chicks on the sports fields around the edge of Jesmond Dene - the only breeding wader in the area.
Dettagli
Accesso
Bus services 38, 306, 308, 309 from the centre of Newcastle all cross the Dene; other busses pass close by the northern and southern ends of the Dene. Multiple cycle routes are close by too; while careful cycling within the Dene is possible, it is not generally a good idea due to the steepness of many of the paths, and the number of pedestrians present. While many of the flatter paths are wheelchair accessible, the steeper valley side paths are not suitable for wheelchairs.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Fiume , Canyon/scogliera , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Collinoso , Asciutto , ScivolosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , PrimaveraPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Note the path indicated on the map below (5,5 km) is selected to show a variety of habitats and birds within the site; it includes some steep sections unsuitable for wheelchair users. Numerous alternative paths are available, just choose where you want to go!


