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Description
At Gunthorpe Gravel Pits 120+ species of bird have been seen, including Smew, Goosander and Red-breasted Merganser in winter, when Northern Lapwing, Northern Shoveler and teal can be numerous on flooded fields. Spring brings Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler to breed, and Black Tern, Northern Wheatear and Whinchat on migration. In summer, Eurasian Hobby hunt swallows over the ponds.
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Parking onsite, or adjacent to the pub, see map. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point. The two circular walks shown are each about 3 km. The area is liable to flood in winter and may be slippery.