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Melton Country Park

Leicestershire  >  United Kingdom

Small lakes, mature hedges and close to farmland.

Added* by Howard Orridge
Most recent update 12 februar 2020
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Description

Small lakes, mature hedges and close to farmland. Easy site to see Dvergdykker and Isfugl. Vannrikse is often heard. Many other common species of water- and songbird can be found here too. Often has Fiskeørn on passage. Musvåk and Glente are regular.

Details

Access

Access from Melton Mowbray, off Scalford Road, onto Wymondham Way, through a housing estate to the visitor centre. Car Parking, Toilets, Cafe.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Agriculture , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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