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Broom Lakes

Bedfordshire  >  United Kingdom

Former gravel pits near Biggleswade turned in to a series of pools and lakes for fishing, wildlife and recreation.

Added* by Paul Kaiser
Most recent update 11 februarie 2021
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Description

Broom Lakes are former gravel pits that have become a nice habitat with pools and wet meadows that are interesting for many water birds and waders. When you walk around Broom Lakes you can - depending on the season - see good numbers of duck, including Călifar alb, Rață mică, Rață fluierătoare, Rață moțată, Rață pestriță and Rață mare. Both Corcodel mare and Corcodel mic are often seen. Other birds that can be seen here include Chiră de baltă, Prundăraș gulerat mic, Prundăraș gulerat mare, Scoicar, Nagâț, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Ferestraș mare, Presură de stuf, Presură galbenă, Gaie roșie, Șorecar comun and Vânturel roșu.

Details

Access

Broom Lake is located close to the River Ivel to the east of the B658 (Shefford to Sandy road). Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Wetland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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