Favourite wildlife sites

[Rach]

Yes Rutland is great, so vast, and has ospreys!!

[Tinkerbell]

My only reservation about Rutland Water is that, at least when we lived nearby, as a walker you constantly had to sidestep cyclists - particularly annoying too if they approach from behind. I felt there should be one path for walkers and another for cyclists.

Canoeists too were discouraged from using the reservoir - I believe they disturbed the anglers. But it was such a pity as anything which encourages young folk to get out into this type of environment is to be applauded.

Perhaps things have changed there in the last few years.

Finally, I know some avid bird watchers preferred nearby Eyebrook.

[Fourwings]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell

I know some avid bird watchers preferred nearby Eyebrook.

Yes, I prefer Eyebrook, you don't get the huge crowds of peole that Ruland water seems to attract, plus it has several other plus points.

1 - It's possible to watch a good 80% of the reservoir from the road, a very large advantage for those birders with mobility problems.

2 - The Ospreys from Rutland come to fish there several times a day giving stunningly close views.

3 - For those birders interested in Gulls it has a huge gull roost which frequently contains, Meds, Icelands, Glaucous etc.....

4 - The feeding station on the western shore can be also watched from the road & has a good colony of Tree sparrows.

5 - The reservoir is set in a fantastic valley so its usually fairly sheltered.

In short if you venture anywhere near Rutland Water then Eyebrook is certainly worth a visit, its just a pity that it seems to exist in the shadow of its larger neighbour.

[digi]

Carsinton Water - superb views, plenty of hides, does not get to busy, lots of bird activity

Locko Park - Very quiet, lots of wildlife, very private.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell

Finally, I know some avid bird watchers preferred nearby Eyebrook.

Thanks for the info, I've never been to Eyebrook. One I'll have to go to.

[Fourwings]

Originally Posted by glsammy

Thanks for the info, I've never been to Eyebrook. One I'll have to go to.

Try it in Late April/early May, this is a good time for early migrants and returning Ospreys.

[Fourwings]

If anyone is interested in more information about Bird watching at Eyebrook reservoir checkout the following link.

http://www.lros.org.uk/eyebrook.htm

With Rutland water less than 10 miles away the whole area makes for a great days birding at any time of year.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Fourwings

If anyone is interested in more information about Bird watching at Eyebrook reservoir checkout the following link.

http://www.lros.org.uk/eyebrook.htm

With Rutland water less than 10 miles away the whole area makes for a great days birding at any time of year.

Duly noted. A definite. I'll go sometime over the next week or so to check it out. Thanks!