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The Reedbed Nature Reserve at Watermead Country Park is another great nature reserve to birdwatch in Leicestershire, with wildlife all surrounding you.
Tucked away in Leicestershire, the Reedbed Nature Reserve at Watermead Country Park consists of four hides, one of which looks over the fabulous Wanlip Meadows. In winter, Keldusvín and with a little bit of luck Sefþvari can be seen stalking in the extensive reedbeds there. Auðnutittlingur, various Tits and Barrfinka will visit the feeders from the Kingfisher Hide. Bláþyrill can also be viewed from most of the hides.
Spring announces the arrival of waders and the marshier area of the River Soar, viewed from the Plover Hide is great for Hrossagaukur and Stelkur. Other waders such as Lóuþræll, Fjöruspói and Tjaldur can also be seen around the reserve. Sílaþerna, Bakkasvala, Bæjasvala, Landsvala and Múrsvölungur all fly around the reserve in spring and summer, with the Bakkasvala nesting in the bank for them. Autumn is quite an interesting month for migration for more waders such as Lyngstelkur, Trjástelkur, Lindastelkur, Bjúgnefja and Vatnalóa can be viewed from around the reserve.
Park at either the Fingers Lake car park at Watermead or the Reedbed car park and access the four gates to the Reedbed Nature Reserve from there.
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