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A medium-sized reservoir in the upper Derwent valley, with plenty of woodland. Hide on northwest side, with various other access points arround the lake.
Derwent Reservoir is always good for wildfowl, especially for wintering ducks, geese and swans. orlovec říční nest locally in spring/summer. One of the owl boxes near the hide is often occupied by Sova pálená in breeding season. Waders (kulík říční, kulík písečný, čejka chocholatá, vodouš rudonohý, ústřičník velký, koliha velká, pisík obecný) and woodland bird species (strakapoud velký, brhlík lesní, Tit and Finch flocks) are also regular.
Lay-by parking on minor road north from B6306 (Blanchland to Edmunbyers) close to the hide; also off B6306 near Edmundbyers. Can be reached by cycle from Consett or Corbridge but be aware of steep hills. No nearby public transport. See below link for more details.
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