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Northampton Washlands

Northants  >  United Kingdom

Former gravel pit, now part of a conservation project. 20,000 overwintering birds.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 7 октомври 2022

Description

Waders and wildfowl spend winter in Northampton Washlands in large numbers. Especially златно блатарче, калуѓерка, патка берија, црвеноклун лебед, патка свиркач, патка лажичарка, црвеноглав кожувар egrets and others.

Details

Access

A short drive or bus journey east of Northampton. Click on a P in the map to get directions. De walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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