Beschrijving
Located in the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors, Greylake is a flat wetland with good paths and reedbed. Thanks to all the water, you can see Kievit, Tureluur and Watersnip nesting in the spring. Smaller birds such as Rietzanger, Gele Kwikstaart and Rietgors can be heard and seen singing from the trails.
Over winter, vast flocks of ducks and waders, being hunted by birds of prey. Kievit and Goudplevier are sometimes joined by Bonte Strandloper, Kemphaan and Grutto. Large flocks of Smient, Wintertaling and smaller groups of Slobeend, Krakeend and Pijlstaart feed in front of the hides. Slechtvalk and Bruine Kiekendief are seen regularly and Smelleken and Blauwe Kiekendief occasionally.
Details
Toegang
There is a free car park off A361 (Ashcott to Taunton road) well signposted just before entrance. There is a boardwalk which meanders from the car park to the hide and provides disabled access. Said to be wheelchair friendly but never tried.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , Rietvelden , MeerOmstandigheden
Vlak , Hoog water mogelijkRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , Herfst , Lente , ZomerRoute
Breed pad , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
There is one main hide and several 'viewing screens'


