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Description
Along the lane close to the carpark Pilfink are quite common, one of the few places in Cheshire. Unusual waterfowl may be found on any of the large lakes, however a telescope is recommended as views can be quite distant. Taffeland, Kvinand, Laksand are likely in winter, Niland can be quite frequent, and if lucky, unusual species such as Tundragås or Svarthalsdykker can occasionally show up.
The woods, forest and field hedgerow adjacent to the lakes are a good place to find the common tits and finches. All 3 wood peckers are reported, Flaggspett quite frequent, Grønnspett occasional, Dvergspett rarely. Large flocks of Bokfink can occur, as well as Stillits, Grønnfink and an occasional Bjørkefink.
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Access
Acre Nook Sand Quarry and Lapwing Hall Pool are located west of Macclesfield. Turn off Holmes Chapel Road onto Lapwing Lane and follow it until reaching a small amount of car parking under trees, the road is a dead end so you cannot go too far. Press a P on the map for directions. From here you can make a there-and-back walk along Acre Nook Silt Lagoon or a loop around Lapwing Hall Pool. A small amount of roadside parking is available on Congleton Road, but access to the footpaths is only via the eastern corner.
Terrain and Habitat
Agriculture , Lake , ForestConditions
Wet , FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- eBird Hotspot - Acre Nook Lake
- eBird Hotspot - Lapwing Hall Pool
- Video footage of various birding vantage points