Joe's Pond
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Within Rainton Meadows is a 4 hectare site of Specific Scientific Interest known as Joe's Pond. It contains a variety of habitats that provides shelter for over 140 species of birds, wildlife and fauna.
Originally the location for a coal mine, the site is located to the north of East Rainton and to the south of Chilton Moor. It is easily accessed from the A690.
Joe's pond and the surrounding area, has recently been identified as being the home to the 5 native species of owl in the UK. BBC Tyne Website a fact welcome despite the relative short life the site has had as a nature reserve.
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