SE040342
| Nearby Sites |
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Specialities |
| Common Sandpiper |
| Dunlin |
| Redshank |
Leeming Reservoir is a pleasant location in the village of Oxenhope just off the Denholme road. It is best approached along the path from this road where there are ample parking spaces. The reservoir attracts interesting species from time to time. In 2004 a Slavonian Grebe was seen there, but usually it's waders that prove to be seen, particularly Common Sandpiper, Dunlin and Redshank.
Notable
Sightings - 2003 |
| 11th November 2003 A Grey Plover |
| 20th November 2003 A long staying first-winter female Long-tailed Duck. The following day it was seen at Thornton Moor Reservoir and then at Fly Flatts where it resided until the 30th November. Meanwhile back at Leeming it reappeared for the original finder on 3rd December. By the 7th it was back at Fly Flatts but ended it’s tour back at Thornton Moor on 19th December. |
Notable
Sightings - 2004 |
| 23rd October 2004 A moulting Slavonian Grebe adult was found. For many it was quite confiding. This was the Group’s first record since 1998 and only the eighth in all. |