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Description
Scan the open vista across Widdrington Moor Lake from the road on the south side; there is limited off-road parking halfway along. The conifer plantation to the south attracts finches, including Горная чечетка. The open hillside to the north attracts raptors. The lake itself attracts wintering wildfowl, mostly Свиязь, Чирок-свистунок, Большой крохаль, Короткоклювый гуменник, and Серый гусь, but also Красношейная поганка, Серощекая поганка, and Черноклювая гагара. Up to 3 ringtail Полевой лунь were regular in the 2022-23 winter, and Сапсан is often present. Passage Скопа can occur in spring and autumn.
Details
Access
Off-road parking for c. 5 cars on minor road to south side. X18 and X20 buses (Newcastle to Alnwick) call at Widdrington Village, 1.2 km east on A1068. The Widdrington Inn (by A1068 roundabout) serves food.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Agriculture , WetlandConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Winter , Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Unfortunately, viewing of the lake is becoming restricted by young trees in the shelterbelt between the road and the lake. The entire site is also threatened by development schemes to convert it into a watersports centre.