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Bodenham Lake

Herefordshire  >  United Kingdom

Important overwintering and breeding area for birds. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded. The lake has two bird hides.

Ajouté* par Rudolf Nagy
Dernière actualisation 30 janvier 2023

Description

One of the largest stretches of open water in Herefordshire, covering around 50 acres, Bodenham Lake today is an important overwintering and breeding area for wildfowl and other aquatic wildlife. The lake is designated as a Site of Local Importance and, where the reserve borders the River Lugg, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. More than 160 species of birds have been recorded here while otters are regularly spotted. The lake is also a key breeding site for toads and thousands follow historic migratory routes to the lake each spring. With so much water about, it is also a good site for dragonflies and damsels. The lake has 2 bird hides. Among the birds you can see here are Râle d'eau, Aigrette garzette, Huîtrier pie, Vanneau huppé, Balbuzard pêcheur, Bruant des roseaux, Fuligule morillon, Canard souchet and Harle bièvre.

Détails

Accès

The lake has a car park and than you can walk around. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Vallée , Prairie , Lac , Roselière

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Oui

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Hiver , Printemps , Migration printanière , Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Sentier large , Route pavée , Route non pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Liens

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Carte

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