b

Wilstone Reservoir

Hertfordshire  >  United Kingdom

This a reservoir that stores water to supply the nearby canal. Water levels vary greatly on a regular annual basis, sometimes revealing mud flats.

Adicionado* por Axel Kirby
Ultima atualização 4 setembro 2022

Descrição

This is one of a number of open waters in the area that attract resident and passage waterfowl. Wilstone has had a number of notable visits, eg Mergulhão-de-pescoço-castanho and Franga-d'água-grande and it is one of the best places in the region to watch waterfowl and waders. Nearby wet woodlands, pastures and hedgerows can be worth inspection, especially during spring and winter. Part of the reservoir is managed by the local Wildlife Trust.

Detalhes

Acesso

Official car parking is just off the road below the reservoir's western embankment and (steep) steps lead to the waterside; unofficial parking is possible near a farm shop near the reservoir's northern corner and also in Drayton Beauchamp village, south-east of the reservoir. Another possibility is the small amount of parking next to Wilstone cemetery. There are public footpaths that give direct access.

A footpath follows three sides of the water and deviates away from the fourth side to a dry feeder canal. In the nature reserve area there is a hide. Paths can be muddy. The route is unsuitable for wheelchairs and cycles, especially when the surface is muddy.

Terreno e Habitat

Terras húmidas , Floresta , Lago , Lamaçais , Camas de junco , Agricultura

Condições

Plano , Pantanoso

Caminho circular

Sim

é útil um telescópio?

Sim

Boa temporada de observação de aves

Durante todo o ano

Melhor hora para visitar

Inverno , Primavera

Rota

Caminho estreito , Caminho largo

Caminho dificil

Fácil

Acessível por

Abrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves

Sim

Informação extra

Although reservoir paths are level, steps provide access from the car park and may bar disabled users.

The access path to the hide (recently replaced) can show passerines, especially in spring and is worth slow, quiet access or a wait.

As well as "regulars" and occasionals, Wilstone attracts unexpected visitors; in 2021, 15 Colhereiro briefly visited and 8 Ganso-grande-de-testa-branca spent an extended visit and in 2020, a group of Garajau-comum rested briefly. It's worth checking or monitoring the Herts Bird Club reports.

The reedbeds at "cemetery corner" are worth monitoring for waders.

Ligações

Veja outros pontos de observação de aves na área publicados em Birdingplaces

Mapa

5 Melhores Aves

Outras aves que pode ver aqui

Mostrar mais aves Mostrar menos aves
Mostrar mais fotos Mostrar menos fotos

Comentários

Comentar
Avalie esta área