c

Hatch Pond

Dorset  >  United Kingdom

Hatch Pond is a small lake located in the centre of Poole, Dorset, which is known for having a large variety of habitats in a small urban area.

Added* by Jan Lock
Most recent update 18 August 2020
This birdingplace has not been rated yet. Click here to be the first to rate this area with 1 to 5 stars

Description

Hatch Pond might just be thought of as a small lake which is mainly used by fishermen and dog walkers, but really it is one of the hidden gems of the Poole basin. In the reedbed areas around the lake you can occasionally spot a Water Rail or even a wintering Great Bittern from the viewing areas. Waders can occasionally be seen in passage, although there is quite a large amount of Common Snipe. The wildfowl of the lake includes species such as Tufted Duck and Gadwall, which are often seen around the lake.

Details

Access

Hatch Pond can be accessed from the A349 Waterloo Road, between the roundabouts at Fleet's Corner, Poole and Darby's Corner, Broadstone. You can park down at Stinsford Road, and park just beyond the Honeywell offices. Then cross the road to get a view of the lake. Alternatively you can also go to the viewpoint by turning right and walking NE, and then turning left to the two pine trees on the left, which is 30 minutes from the parking space.

Terrain and Habitat

Reedbeds , Lake , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Click on the little bird icon () to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!