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Blithfield Reservoir

Staffordshire  >  United Kingdom

This large reservoir in south Staffordshire is a popular stopover site for migrating Águila Pescadora.

Añadido* por Jalal Khan
Última actualización 23 julio 2022
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

Blithfield Reservoir is an 800-acre expanse of water near Rugeley in south Staffordshire. The size of the lake attracts a lot of waders, waterfowl and terns during migration and in winter. It's also known for being one of the best sites in the West Midlands, if not the best, for spotting Águila Pescadora on migration. They can be seen during spring and autumn passage but they're more likely to stop over on the way back down from their breeding sites - the best time to see them is in July and August. They're best watched from the causeway as they move around the reservoir. Spring is the best time to see Charrán ártico passing through.

Tad Bay and Blithe Bay at the shallow north end of the reservoir are favoured by migrating waders such as Correlimos Tridáctilo, Correlimos Gordo and Vuelvepiedras Común, though they can show up by the causeway as well. In the surrounding woodland, farmland and reedbeds, many other species can be seen, including Colirrojo Real, Perdiz Pardilla, Escribano Cerillo and Cetia Ruiseñor. However, please note that access to the shoreline and woodland is only open to members of the West Midland Bird Club. Non-members can access the car parks, causeway and dam.

Some of the more outstanding records for this site include Mosquitero Boreal, Gaviota de Bonaparte, Cerceta Aliazul, Garcilla Cangrejera, Fumarel Cariblanco and Alondra Cornuda.

Detalles

Accesso

The B5013 is the road going through the middle of the reservoir. It can be accessed via the A51 through Rugeley or the A50/A518 through Uttoxeter. There are public car parks at either end of the causeway. Click on a P on the map to get directions.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Lago , Agricultura

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

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Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

Coche , A pie

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