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Elvaston Castle Country Park

East Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Country Park, local nature reserve with lakes, islands and reedbeds, ruined castle and caravan park, five miles east of Derby city centre.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 21 oktobar 2022
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Description

The lakes, islands and reedbeds at Elvaston Castle Country Park are overlooked by six bird hides. Potential for improvement as only 58 species have been reported from the site. There are bird feeders and meadows producing food for finches etc. Expect to see Siva čaplja, Vodomar, Mali aleksandar, Barska strnadica, Ćubasta patka, gulls, warblers, Kobac, Mišar, Brgljez and woodpeckers.

Details

Access

From M1 junction 24 go left on Derby southern bypass, then take A6 Derby spur and go right at first roundabout. Castle park is at the far end of the village. From M1 junction 25 take A52 westbound then B5010 south. There appear to be no direct buses from Derby bus station.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , Reedbeds , River , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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