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Saddington Reservoir

Leicestershire  >  United Kingdom

One of Leicestershire's most beautiful reservoirs out of the many is a great place to watch terns, gulls and waterfowl.

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Most recent update 25 svibnja 2022
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Description

This pleasant little reservoir can at times be quite disturbed by anglers, dog walkers and yachts, so is often lacking in wildfowl. However, as is often the case with sites that sit in the middle of a large otherwise waterless area, several county rarities have been found, including two county firsts: Velika Bijela Čaplja in 1988 and Stepska Eja in 1993. Other notable species have included Gavka, Čaplja Danguba, Obična gregula, Sjeverni plijenor and Riđogrli Gnjurac. Park in the lay-by by the sailing club and view the water from the road.

Details

Access

Park at the dam and slowly wander around the slightly limited paths around the reservoir. There are no toilets.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Reedbeds , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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