Bewl Water and Bedgebury Forest - Revision history

KeithDickinson-10828 at 13:18, 14 April 2010

KeithDickinson-10828 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:18:11 GMT

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s.		The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s.

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	[http://www.visitkent.co.uk/explore/thedms.asp?dms=13&venue=3090065 Bewl Water]	+	*[http://www.visitkent.co.uk/explore/thedms.asp?dms=13&venue=3090065 Bewl Water]
-	[http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury Bedgebury Forest]	+	*[http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury Bedgebury Forest]
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		+	====Maps====
		+	*[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=567500&y=133500&z=120&sv=bewl+water&st=3&tl=Map+of+Bewl+Water,+East+Sussex+&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf Bewl Water on Streetmap]
		+	*[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=574550&y=133860&z=126&sv=574550,133860&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=854&ax=574550&ay=133860&lm=0 Bedgebury Forest on Streetmap]
		+	*[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=572250&y=133817&z=120&sv=572250,133817&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=854&ax=572250&ay=133817&lm=0 Bedgebury Pinetum on Streetmap]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s.		The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s.
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	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	''To do''	+	[http://www.visitkent.co.uk/explore/thedms.asp?dms=13&venue=3090065 Bewl Water]
		+	[http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury Bedgebury Forest]

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Jthoppes — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:24:04 GMT

Deliatodd-18346 at 12:10, 4 September 2007

Deliatodd-18346 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:10:02 GMT

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	It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded.		It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded.

-	The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for Hawfinch in Kent.	+	The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for [[Hawfinch]] in Kent.

	Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.		Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.
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	==Birds==		==Birds==
	===Notable Species===		===Notable Species===
-	Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, [[Great Crested Grebe]] and [[Little Grebe]] are present all year as well as [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]], [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] with [[Common Teal]] also sometimes present through the summer. In recent years the numbers of [[Great Cormorant]] have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are [[Common Kestrel]] and [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Green Woodpecker]] and [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]]. Summer visitors include [[Turtle Dove]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]] and warblers such as [[Willow Warbler]], [[Chiffchaff]], [[Whitethroat]], [[Blackcap]] and [[Garden Warbler]].	+	Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, [[Great Crested Grebe]] and [[Little Grebe]] are present all year as well as [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]], [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] with [[Common Teal]] also sometimes present through the summer.

-	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage [[Osprey]] with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. [[Northern Hobby]] is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. [[Garganey]] is also a rare but regular passage visitor. The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Greenshank]] and [[Common Sandpiper]] and [[Green Sandpiper]] are regularly attracted in spring and autumn.	+	In recent years the numbers of [[Great Cormorant]] have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are [[Common Kestrel]] and [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Green Woodpecker]] and [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]]. Summer visitors include [[European Turtle Dove\|Turtle Dove]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]] and warblers such as [[Willow Warbler]], [[Common Chiffchaff\|Chiffchaff]], [[Lesser Whitethroat\|Whitethroat]], [[Blackcap]] and [[Garden Warbler]].
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		+	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage [[Osprey]] with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. [[Northern Hobby]] is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. [[Garganey]] is also a rare but regular passage visitor.
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		+	The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Greenshank\|Greenshank]] and [[Common Sandpiper]] and [[Green Sandpiper]] are regularly attracted in spring and autumn.

	Late autumn brings [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]] and [[Grey Plover]]. Scarcer passage waders include [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]] and godwits. [[Common Tern]] and a few [[Black Tern]] also appear on both passages with small numbers of [[Arctic Tern]] and [[Little Gull]] in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied [[Brent Goose]] may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.		Late autumn brings [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]] and [[Grey Plover]]. Scarcer passage waders include [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]] and godwits. [[Common Tern]] and a few [[Black Tern]] also appear on both passages with small numbers of [[Arctic Tern]] and [[Little Gull]] in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied [[Brent Goose]] may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.

-	Winter at Bewl Water brings [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]] and [[Common Teal]] to join the thousands of [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]] and [[Eurasian Coot]]. [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] occur in smaller numbers with a few [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Northern Pintail]] and [[Common Goldeneye]]. Severe weather sees the arrival of [[Goosander]] and [[Smew]] and other rare visitors may then include [[Red-throated Diver]] and [[Red-necked Grebe]] with perhaps [[Black-throated Diver]] or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and [[Red-breasted Merganser]] have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, [[Ring-necked Duck]].	+	Winter at Bewl Water brings [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]] and [[Common Teal]] to join the thousands of [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]] and [[Eurasian Coot]]. [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] occur in smaller numbers with a few [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Northern Pintail]] and [[Common Goldeneye]].

-	Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of [[Leach's Storm-petrel]] and [[Shag]] in recent years. [[Fieldfare]] and [[Redwing]] are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] joining the commoner finches in the woods.	+	Severe weather sees the arrival of [[Goosander]] and [[Smew]] and other rare visitors may then include [[Red-throated Diver]] and [[Red-necked Grebe]] with perhaps [[Black-throated Diver]] or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and [[Red-breasted Merganser]] have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, [[Ring-necked Duck]].
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		+	Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of [[Leach's Storm-petrel]] and [[European Shag\|Shag]] in recent years.
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		+	[[Fieldfare]] and [[Redwing]] are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of [[Lesser Redpoll]] and [[Eurasian Siskin\|Siskin]] joining the commoner finches in the woods.

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	===Access and Facilities===		===Access and Facilities===
-	Bewl Water lies on the border of East Sussex and Kent and is well-signposted from the A21, the main London to Hastings road. There is a car-park, information centre, toilets and other facilties and leaflets are available showing various walks around the reservoir. A complete circuit involves a walk of more than 20km so most visitors prefer shorter walks. An alternative is to return to the A21 and head south, turning off towards Ticehurst. About 3km west of Ticehurst turn off the B2099 onto Wards Lane and park in the quarry. From here a short walk leads to a hide at the nature reserve and shoreline paths.	+	Bewl Water lies on the border of East Sussex and Kent and is well-signposted from the A21, the main London to Hastings road.
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		+	There is a car-park, information centre, toilets and other facilties and leaflets are available showing various walks around the reservoir. A complete circuit involves a walk of more than 20km so most visitors prefer shorter walks.
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		+	An alternative is to return to the A21 and head south, turning off towards Ticehurst. About 3km west of Ticehurst turn off the B2099 onto Wards Lane and park in the quarry. From here a short walk leads to a hide at the nature reserve and shoreline paths.

	===Other Sites Nearby===		===Other Sites Nearby===
-	A morning's birding at Bewl Water can be conveniently followed by an afternoon visit to Bedgebury Forest. The pinetum is one of the best sites for [[Hawfinch]] in the south-east and, although numbers have declined in recent winters, usually 30-50 birds can be seen flying in to roost in the cypress trees between late November and early March. In addition to Hawfinch the area attracts [[Brambling]], [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] in winter. [[Long-eared Owl]] also occurs in winter. Breeding species of Bedgebury Forest include [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]] and all three British woodpeckers. An evening visit in summer may produce [[European Nightjar]] and [[Woodcock]] both of which breed. Other breeding species include a variety of warblers, tits and finches and [[Common Crossbill]] sometimes nests after an irruption year.	+	A morning's birding at Bewl Water can be conveniently followed by an afternoon visit to Bedgebury Forest.
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		+	The pinetum is one of the best sites for [[Hawfinch]] in the south-east and, although numbers have declined in recent winters, usually 30-50 birds can be seen flying in to roost in the cypress trees between late November and early March. In addition to Hawfinch the area attracts [[Brambling]], [[Lesser Redpoll]] and [[Eurasian Siskin\|Siskin]] in winter. [[Long-eared Owl]] also occurs in winter.
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		+	Breeding species of Bedgebury Forest include [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]] and all three British woodpeckers. An evening visit in summer may produce [[European Nightjar]] and [[Eurasian Woodcock\|Woodcock]] both of which breed. Other breeding species include a variety of warblers, tits and finches and [[Common Crossbill]] sometimes nests after an irruption year.

	For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.		For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.

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Deliatodd-18346 — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:02:46 GMT

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
-	The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s. It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded. The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for Hawfinch in Kent. Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.	+	The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s.
		+
		+	It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded.
		+
		+	The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for Hawfinch in Kent.
		+
		+	Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.

	==Birds==		==Birds==
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	Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, [[Great Crested Grebe]] and [[Little Grebe]] are present all year as well as [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]], [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] with [[Common Teal]] also sometimes present through the summer. In recent years the numbers of [[Great Cormorant]] have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are [[Common Kestrel]] and [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Green Woodpecker]] and [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]]. Summer visitors include [[Turtle Dove]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]] and warblers such as [[Willow Warbler]], [[Chiffchaff]], [[Whitethroat]], [[Blackcap]] and [[Garden Warbler]].		Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, [[Great Crested Grebe]] and [[Little Grebe]] are present all year as well as [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]], [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] with [[Common Teal]] also sometimes present through the summer. In recent years the numbers of [[Great Cormorant]] have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are [[Common Kestrel]] and [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Green Woodpecker]] and [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]]. Summer visitors include [[Turtle Dove]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]] and warblers such as [[Willow Warbler]], [[Chiffchaff]], [[Whitethroat]], [[Blackcap]] and [[Garden Warbler]].

-	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage [[Osprey]] with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. [[Northern Hobby]] is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. [[Garganey]] is also a rare but regular passage visitor. The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Greenshank]] and [[Common Sandpiper]] and [[Green Sandpiper]] are regularly attracted in spring and autumn. Late autumn brings [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]] and [[Grey Plover]]. Scarcer passage waders include [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]] and godwits. [[Common Tern]] and a few [[Black Tern]] also appear on both passages with small numbers of [[Arctic Tern]] and [[Little Gull]] in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied [[Brent Goose]] may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.	+	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage [[Osprey]] with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. [[Northern Hobby]] is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. [[Garganey]] is also a rare but regular passage visitor. The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Greenshank]] and [[Common Sandpiper]] and [[Green Sandpiper]] are regularly attracted in spring and autumn.
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		+	Late autumn brings [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]] and [[Grey Plover]]. Scarcer passage waders include [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]] and godwits. [[Common Tern]] and a few [[Black Tern]] also appear on both passages with small numbers of [[Arctic Tern]] and [[Little Gull]] in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied [[Brent Goose]] may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.
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		+	Winter at Bewl Water brings [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]] and [[Common Teal]] to join the thousands of [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]] and [[Eurasian Coot]]. [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] occur in smaller numbers with a few [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Northern Pintail]] and [[Common Goldeneye]]. Severe weather sees the arrival of [[Goosander]] and [[Smew]] and other rare visitors may then include [[Red-throated Diver]] and [[Red-necked Grebe]] with perhaps [[Black-throated Diver]] or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and [[Red-breasted Merganser]] have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, [[Ring-necked Duck]].

-	Winter at Bewl Water brings [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]] and [[Common Teal]] to join the thousands of [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]] and [[Eurasian Coot]]. [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] occur in smaller numbers with a few [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Northern Pintail]] and [[Common Goldeneye]]. Severe weather sees the arrival of [[Goosander]] and [[Smew]] and other rare visitors may then include [[Red-throated Diver]] and [[Red-necked Grebe]] with perhaps [[Black-throated Diver]] or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and [[Red-breasted Merganser]] have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, [[Ring-necked Duck]]. Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of [[Leach's Storm-petrel]] and [[Shag]] in recent years. [[Fieldfare]] and [[Redwing]] are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] joining the commoner finches in the woods.	+	Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of [[Leach's Storm-petrel]] and [[Shag]] in recent years. [[Fieldfare]] and [[Redwing]] are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] joining the commoner finches in the woods.

	===Rarities===		===Rarities===

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Deliatodd-18346 — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:15:12 GMT

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		+	==Overview==
	The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s. It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded. The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for Hawfinch in Kent. Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.		The reservoir of Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in south-east England, covering more than 300ha, and was completed in the mid-1970s. It has become an important venue for sailing enthusiasts and fly fishermen and consequently suffers from considerable disturbance, particularly in summer. However, the reservoir is irregularly shaped with many quiet inlets and there is a nature reserve of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in the southern part. The water is rather deep and marginal vegetation is not well-developed and these two factors would normally lessen the lake's attractiveness to birds. Despite this a good range of species occurs both on the water and around the banks and well over 200 bird species have been recorded. The reservoir is set in a landscape of farmland and woodland patches with dense scrub in some parts. Close to Bewl Water is a large area of conifer plantations known as Bedgebury Forest which includes the famous National Pinetum, a collection of more than 200 species of conifer and probably the best-known site for Hawfinch in Kent. Although the plantations have a limited birdlife there are areas of chestnut coppice and more open heathlike patches with a greater variety of species.

-	Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, Great Crested and Little Grebes are present all year as well as Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Pochard and Tufted Duck with Common Teal also sometimes present through the summer. In recent years the numbers of Great Cormorant have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are Common Kestrel and Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Tawny Owl, Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Tutle Dove, Spotted Flycatcher and warblers such as Willow, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Blackcap and Garden Warbler.	+	==Birds==
		+	===Notable Species===
		+	Although passage periods and winter are undoubtedly the best times for birds at Bewl Water, [[Great Crested Grebe]] and [[Little Grebe]] are present all year as well as [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]], [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] with [[Common Teal]] also sometimes present through the summer. In recent years the numbers of [[Great Cormorant]] have increased and this is now virtually a resident species. In woods and farmland around the reservoir there are [[Common Kestrel]] and [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Green Woodpecker]] and [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]]. Summer visitors include [[Turtle Dove]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]] and warblers such as [[Willow Warbler]], [[Chiffchaff]], [[Whitethroat]], [[Blackcap]] and [[Garden Warbler]].

-	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage Ospreys with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. Northern Hobby is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. Garganey is also a rare but regular passage visitor. The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of Little Ringed Plover, Greenshank and Common and Green Sandpipers are regularly attracted in spring and autumn. Late autumn brings Dunlin, Common Snipe and Grey Plover. Scarcer passage waders include Whimbrel, Eurasian Curlew and godwits. Common and a few Black Terns also appear on both passages with small numbers of Arctic Tern and Little Gull in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied Brent Geese may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.	+	Like other reservoirs in southern England, Bewl Water is now a regular stop-over site for passage [[Osprey]] with at least four appearing most autumns and one or two each spring. [[Northern Hobby]] is another regular passage raptor but other species are rare. [[Garganey]] is also a rare but regular passage visitor. The banks of Bewl Water are not ideal for waders but small numbers of [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Greenshank]] and [[Common Sandpiper]] and [[Green Sandpiper]] are regularly attracted in spring and autumn. Late autumn brings [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]] and [[Grey Plover]]. Scarcer passage waders include [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]] and godwits. [[Common Tern]] and a few [[Black Tern]] also appear on both passages with small numbers of [[Arctic Tern]] and [[Little Gull]] in spring. In November a few Dark-bellied [[Brent Goose]] may drop down to the reservoir from the flocks which overfly the area. Passerine migrants include such species as Northern Wheatear and Whinchat.

-	Winter at Bewl Water brings Eurasian Wigeon, Gadwall and Common Teal to join the thousands of Canada Goose, Mallard and Eurasian Coot. Common Pochard and Tufted Duck occur in smaller numbers with a few Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail and Common Goldeneye. Severe weather sees the arrival of Goosander and Smew and other rare visitors may then include Red-throated Diver and Red-necked Grebe with perhaps Black-throated Diver or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and Red-breasted Merganser have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, Ring-necked Duck. Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of Leach's Storm-petrel and Shag in recent years. Fieldfare and Redwing are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of Redpoll and Siskin joining the commoner finches in the woods.	+	Winter at Bewl Water brings [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]] and [[Common Teal]] to join the thousands of [[Canada Goose]], [[Mallard]] and [[Eurasian Coot]]. [[Common Pochard]] and [[Tufted Duck]] occur in smaller numbers with a few [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Northern Pintail]] and [[Common Goldeneye]]. Severe weather sees the arrival of [[Goosander]] and [[Smew]] and other rare visitors may then include [[Red-throated Diver]] and [[Red-necked Grebe]] with perhaps [[Black-throated Diver]] or the scarcer grebes. Scoters and [[Red-breasted Merganser]] have also been recorded as well as a Nearctic vagrant, [[Ring-necked Duck]]. Seabirds occasionally occur on the reservoir with records of [[Leach's Storm-petrel]] and [[Shag]] in recent years. [[Fieldfare]] and [[Redwing]] are common in the many hawthorns around the reservoir in winter with flocks of [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] joining the commoner finches in the woods.

-	A morning's birding at Bewl Water can be conveniently followed by an afternoon visit to Bedgebury Forest. The pinetum is one of the best sites for Hawfinch in the south-east and, although numbers have declined in recent winters, usually 30-50 birds can be seen flying in to roost in the cypress trees between late November and early March. In addition to Hawfinch the area attracts Brambling, Redpoll and Siskin in winter. Long-eared Owl also occurs in winter. Breeding species of Bedgebury Forest include Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Tawny Owl and all three British woodpeckers. An evening visit in summer may produce European Nightjar and Woodcock both of which breed. Other breeding species include a variety of warblers, tits and finches and Common Crossbill sometimes nests after an irruption year.	+	===Rarities===
		+	Rarities noted in the area include [[Black-eared Wheatear]] and probably the most surprising of all, a [[Blackpoll Warbler]] at Bewl Water in December 1994. [[Two-barred Crossbill]] has been recorded at Bedgebury Forest.

-	Rarities noted in the area include Black-eared Wheatear and probably the most surprising of all, a Blackpoll Warbler at Bewl Water in December 1994. Two-barred Crossbill has been recorded at Bedgebury Forest.	+	===Check-list===
		+	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], (rare in Su), [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Common Moorhen]], [[Common Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Eurasian Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Common Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Common Wood Pigeon]], [[Eurasian Collared Dove]], [[European Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[Eurasian Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Eurasian Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[Northern House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[European Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[European Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Eurasian Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Eurasian Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[European Greenfinch]], [[European Goldfinch]], [[Eurasian Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Eurasian Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}
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		+	==Other Wildlife==
		+	''To do''
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		+	==Site Information==
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		+	===History and Use===
		+	''To do''

		+	===Access and Facilities===
	Bewl Water lies on the border of East Sussex and Kent and is well-signposted from the A21, the main London to Hastings road. There is a car-park, information centre, toilets and other facilties and leaflets are available showing various walks around the reservoir. A complete circuit involves a walk of more than 20km so most visitors prefer shorter walks. An alternative is to return to the A21 and head south, turning off towards Ticehurst. About 3km west of Ticehurst turn off the B2099 onto Wards Lane and park in the quarry. From here a short walk leads to a hide at the nature reserve and shoreline paths.		Bewl Water lies on the border of East Sussex and Kent and is well-signposted from the A21, the main London to Hastings road. There is a car-park, information centre, toilets and other facilties and leaflets are available showing various walks around the reservoir. A complete circuit involves a walk of more than 20km so most visitors prefer shorter walks. An alternative is to return to the A21 and head south, turning off towards Ticehurst. About 3km west of Ticehurst turn off the B2099 onto Wards Lane and park in the quarry. From here a short walk leads to a hide at the nature reserve and shoreline paths.
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		+	===Other Sites Nearby===
		+	A morning's birding at Bewl Water can be conveniently followed by an afternoon visit to Bedgebury Forest. The pinetum is one of the best sites for [[Hawfinch]] in the south-east and, although numbers have declined in recent winters, usually 30-50 birds can be seen flying in to roost in the cypress trees between late November and early March. In addition to Hawfinch the area attracts [[Brambling]], [[Redpoll]] and [[Siskin]] in winter. [[Long-eared Owl]] also occurs in winter. Breeding species of Bedgebury Forest include [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Tawny Owl]] and all three British woodpeckers. An evening visit in summer may produce [[European Nightjar]] and [[Woodcock]] both of which breed. Other breeding species include a variety of warblers, tits and finches and [[Common Crossbill]] sometimes nests after an irruption year.

	For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.		For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.
-	==Birds==	+
-	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], (rare in Su), [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Common Moorhen]], [[Common Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Eurasian Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Common Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Common Wood Pigeon]], [[Eurasian Collared Dove]], [[European Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[Eurasian Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Eurasian Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[Northern House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[European Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[European Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Eurasian Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Eurasian Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[European Greenfinch]], [[European Goldfinch]], [[Eurasian Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Eurasian Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}	+	===Contact Details===
		+	''To do''
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		+	==External Links==
		+	''To do''

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Deliatodd-18346: /* Birds */

Deliatodd-18346 — Mon, 14 May 2007 20:13:03 GMT

Birds

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	For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.		For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.
	==Birds==		==Birds==
-	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], [[rare in Su)]], [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Common Moorhen]], [[Common Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Eurasian Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Common Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Common Wood Pigeon]], [[Eurasian Collared Dove]], [[European Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[Eurasian Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Eurasian Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[Northern House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[European Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[European Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Eurasian Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Eurasian Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[European Greenfinch]], [[European Goldfinch]], [[Eurasian Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Eurasian Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}	+	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], (rare in Su), [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Common Moorhen]], [[Common Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Eurasian Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Common Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Common Wood Pigeon]], [[Eurasian Collared Dove]], [[European Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[Eurasian Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Eurasian Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[Northern House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[European Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[European Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Eurasian Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Eurasian Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[European Greenfinch]], [[European Goldfinch]], [[Eurasian Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Eurasian Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}

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Deliatodd-18346: /* Birds */

Deliatodd-18346 — Sat, 12 May 2007 16:00:37 GMT

Birds

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	For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.		For Bedgebury Forest leave the A21 on the B2079 towards Goudhurst and after about 2km park in the public car-park. The entire area is crossed by a network of paths and rides which can be explored freely. The Pinetum is sign-posted and there is an entrance fee.
	==Birds==		==Birds==
-	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], [[rare in Su)]], [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Moorhen]], [[Eurasian Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Woodpigeon]], [[Collared Dove]], [[Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[European Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[Eurasian Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Common Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[Greenfinch]], [[Goldfinch]], [[Siskin]], [[Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Common Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}	+	{{BirdsSee\|[[Red-throated Diver]], [[Little Grebe]], [[Great Crested Grebe]], [[Red-necked Grebe]], [[Great Cormorant]], [[Great Bittern]], [[Grey Heron]], [[Mute Swan]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Dark-bellied Brent Goose]], [[Eurasian Wigeon]], [[Gadwall]], [[Common Teal]], [[rare in Su)]], [[Mallard]], [[Northern Pintail]], [[Garganey]], [[Northern Shoveler]], [[Common Pochard]], [[Tufted Duck]], [[Common Goldeneye]], [[Smew]], [[Goosander]], [[Ruddy Duck]], [[Eurasian Sparrowhawk]], [[Osprey]], [[Common Kestrel]], [[Northern Hobby]], [[Common Pheasant]], [[Water Rail]], [[Common Moorhen]], [[Common Coot]], [[Little Ringed Plover]], [[Common Ringed Plover]], [[Northern Lapwing]], [[Dunlin]], [[Common Snipe]], [[Eurasian Woodcock]], [[Whimbrel]], [[Eurasian Curlew]], [[Common Redshank]], [[Common Greenshank]], [[Green Sandpiper]], [[Common Sandpiper]], [[Little Gull]], [[Black-headed Gull]], [[Common Gull]], [[Lesser Black-backed Gull]], [[Herring Gull]], [[Great Black-backed Gull]], [[Common Tern]], [[Arctic Tern]], [[Black Tern]], [[Stock Dove]], [[Common Wood Pigeon]], [[Eurasian Collared Dove]], [[European Turtle Dove]], [[Common Cuckoo]], [[Little Owl]], [[Tawny Owl]], [[Long-eared Owl]], [[Eurasian Nightjar]], [[Common Swift]], [[Common Kingfisher]], [[Eurasian Green Woodpecker]], [[Great Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Lesser Spotted Woodpecker]], [[Eurasian Skylark]], [[Sand Martin]], [[Barn Swallow]], [[Northern House Martin]], [[Tree Pipit]], [[Meadow Pipit]], [[Yellow Wagtail]], [[Pied Wagtail]], [[Grey Wagtail]], [[Common Wren]], [[Dunnock]], [[European Robin]], [[Whinchat]], [[European Stonechat]], [[Northern Wheatear]], [[Eurasian Blackbird]], [[Fieldfare]], [[Song Thrush]], [[Redwing]], [[Mistle Thrush]], [[Lesser Whitethroat]], [[Common Whitethroat]], [[Garden Warbler]], [[Blackcap]], [[Common Chiffchaff]], [[Willow Warbler]], [[Goldcrest]], [[Firecrest]], [[Spotted Flycatcher]], [[Long-tailed Tit]], [[Coal Tit]], [[Blue Tit]], [[Great Tit]], [[Eurasian Nuthatch]], [[Eurasian Treecreeper]], [[Common Jay]], [[Common Magpie]], [[Eurasian Jackdaw]], [[Rook]], [[Carrion Crow]], [[Common Starling]], [[House Sparrow]], [[Chaffinch]], [[Brambling]], [[European Greenfinch]], [[European Goldfinch]], [[Eurasian Siskin]], [[Eurasian Linnet]], [[Lesser Redpoll]], [[Common Crossbill]], [[Eurasian Bullfinch]], [[Hawfinch]], [[Yellowhammer]], [[Reed Bunting]]}}

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