Covering some 80 acres (32Ha) ,it lies 1.5 miles (2.4km) south of the town of Amble at the northern edge of Druridge Bay. Low Hauxley has been a bird ringing station for many years and it is from here that many of Northumberland's rarities have been recorded as its small private wood was one of the few natural features to remain untouched during the 1970's when much of this area was used for opencast mining operations.

As the mines became exhausted, large sections of Druridge Bay were re-landscaped and it is now a conservation area (including Cresswell Ponds) of around five miles (8km). In 1983 the Northumberland wildlife Trust took over the management and development of Hauxley. Paths and hides were constructed, reedbeds developed, and trees planted providing an excellent variety of habitats sandwiched between farmland to the west and the dunes to the east. Water levels can be adjusted at times of migration leaving areas of mud which encourage waders and careful management of other areas has encouraged both Little-ringed Plover and Reed warbler to breed as both spread their ranges northwards. Given it's proximity to the sea and nearby Coquet Island, Hauxey boasts an impressive list of species both breeding and on passage.

In summer it is one of the best places to see Roseate tern at close range from the tern hide as they will preen and bathe here. Winter brings geese in large numbers to the adjacent fields, occasional smew and sea duck. Other wildlife: The reserve has a population of red squirrel and otter is often seen on the lake.

Always interesting at any time of the year. Full fascilities with parking (charge for parking). 

Birds you may hear at Hauxley

Given it's proximity to the sea, there's always something of interest at Hauxley. With good numbers of breeding tree sparrow, the rare willow tit, visiting terns in Spring and summer, and sea duck in the winter. The site also boasts the now scarce red squirrel and otter.