Birding access to water company sites (1 Viewer)

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Paul Pearson

Well-known member

• Sep 16, 2018

• #1

Dear All

I would be grateful to hear of any examples of access arrangements, either formal or informal.

In the case of the latter, If you'ld prefer to PM me that would be fine. In the case of the former, details of the type of authorisation would be very helpful.

Many thanks in advance for any info

 

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pppppvvvv

Guest

• Sep 16, 2018

• #2

I've checked out Sewage treatment works along the Test Valley, but never officially. Access would probably flush the birds. Scoping the beds from adjacent fields has been sufficient in these cases.
Having said that, the adjacent fields are often slightly off the public right of way too.
A likely Siberian Chiffchaff, and a Water Pipit the only highlights for me over the years.

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Sep 16, 2018

• #3

Paul,
In the most gentle way, why are you requesting this information? Your not asking for access near you, so is this a generic request?
Seems a trifle odd, especially as you have invited members to PM you with details.

 

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amears

Well-known member

• Sep 16, 2018

• #4

PM on its way Paul.

Andy

 

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jch10400

Member

• Sep 17, 2018

• #5

Have you considered contacting the water company about organizing a formal walk? There is a water treatment plant in my area that constructed a marsh / wetlands area where they discharge some of the treated water. The facility is locked, but once a month they open the marsh for a bird walk. A water company employee and two volunteers monitor the participants. The water company is happy to do it, and only requires that the volunteers be Audubon members.

 

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trw

Well-known member

• Sep 18, 2018

• #6

Paul Pearson said:

Dear All

I would be grateful to hear of any examples of access arrangements, either formal or informal.

In the case of the latter, If you'ld prefer to PM me that would be fine. In the case of the former, details of the type of authorisation would be very helpful.

Many thanks in advance for any info

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The authorities allow open access to birdwatchers,and anyone else to Fisher Tarn, near Kendal.
The sign at the entrance says you need a permit but when I rang they said not, and the sign was out of date.

 

Paul Chapman

Well-known member

• Sep 18, 2018

• #7

Paul

There must be hundreds of formal access arrangements. Indeed, thousands each year go here:-

https://www.rutlandwater.org.uk/visitor-info/permits-opening-times/

If this is because you are wondering whether to put out news on a rarity I need at a site with no formal access arrangements, please PM me......... :king:

All the best