Gate, Holywell Pond Nature Reserve
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Gate, Holywell Pond Nature Reserve
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 19 Jun 2020
This five bar gate is padlocked, thus preventing the general public from entering the more sensitive areas of the nature reserve. The nature reserve is in the care of the Northtumberland Wildlife Trust and consists of a large subsidence pond surrounded by grassland and some mature and semi-mature areas of woodland and scrub. The pond margins to the west and north are well vegetated with reed mace dominating and the surrounding grassland supports populations of common spotted and northern marsh orchids. Breeding species include little grebe, pochard, greylag goose and sedge warbler whilst in winter, widgeon, goldeneye and tufted duck are joined by greenshank, green sandpiper, amongst other rarities. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.068003
Longitude
-1.502804