Description
Summer Leys is an important winter refuge for tavi, harmaasorsa, haapana, töyhtöhyyppä, kapustarinta, isokoskelo, gulls, taivaanvuohi, lehtokurppa and the scrapes are a stopover for migrant pikkukuovi and other waders. There is a breeding colony of kalatiira.
Details
Access
From Northampton head east on A45. Click on P in the map for directions to car park.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland ,
Lake ,
Mud flats ,
Reedbeds ,
Grassland ,
Scattered trees and bushes ,
River
Conditions
High water possible ,
Flat ,
Open landscape
Circular trail
Yes
Is a telescope useful?
Can be useful
Good birding season
Winter ,
Spring ,
Summer ,
Autumn
Best time to visit
Winter ,
Spring
Route
Wide path
Difficulty walking trail
Easy
Accessible by
Foot ,
Bicycle ,
Wheelchair
Birdwatching hide / platform
Yes
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