Rate birdingplace Draycote Water
Description
Draycote Water is a scenic water body with nice views over some surrounding agricultural lands. Draycote gets lots of visitors - not just birders - and is most popular on sunny, warm days! The birding is best in the winter when lots of migratory bird come to overwinter, including Common Goldeneye, Great Northern Diver, Common Teal, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Great Cormorant, Redwing, Fieldfare and Gadwall.
Details
Access
Draycote is easily accessible by a main road. There is plenty of car parking, although it does get full on very busy days in the summer. Car parking costs £3 for 2 hours or £5 for all day. The path around the reservoir (7,5 km) is great for walking, cycling and wheelchairs, but cars are not allowed on it.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Boat , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Draycote Water has a visitor centre. There is also a cafe in the upstairs.
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