Tatton Park

Cheshire > United Kingdom

A National Trust property with 1000 acres of parkland and meres (lakes). Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the park.

Added* by Tony Usher
Most recent update 16 desember 2021

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Description

Tatton Park has park and farmland with ancient woodland and two large meres (lakes). The biggest lake is 1 km long. In Spring and Summer this is a good area for migrants - Hirundines, terns and raptors. Nesting species are Bøksanger, Dvergspett, Spettmeis, Ravn, Lerkefalk, Toppdykker and Dvergdykker. Winter visitors are Svarthalsdykker, Brunnakke, Egretthegre, Silkehegre, Svartstrupe, Kvinand, Krikkand, Taffeland and Snadderand.

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Access

Walking, motor vehicle, bicycle, train (Knutsford Station), air (Manchester airport). Park in Knutsford town and walk in (free), in the Park (entrance fee, see the parks website, link below). On the map you see a 12 km circular walk, but it is easy to shorten it.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

An excellent place to visit any time of the year. Nearby Knutsford town has hotels, pubs, cafes and 40 restaurants. There are two cafes in the park.

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Top 5 birds

1. Kvartbekkasin
(Lymnocryptes minimus)

2. Isfugl
(Alcedo atthis)

3. Dvergspett
(Dryobates minor)

4. Lerkefalk
(Falco subbuteo)

5. Bjørkefink
(Fringilla montifringilla)

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