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Northampton Washlands

Northants  >  United Kingdom

Former gravel pit, now part of a conservation project. 20,000 overwintering birds.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 7 oktober 2022

Description

Waders and wildfowl spend winter in Northampton Washlands in large numbers. Especially Hjejle, Vibe, Krikand, Knopsvane, Pibeand, Skeand, Taffeland egrets and others.

Details

Access

A short drive or bus journey east of Northampton. Click on a P in the map to get directions. De walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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