Descrizione
Eyeworth Pond is a pond located near Fritham in the New Forest. The pond was created in 1871 by damming Latchmore Brook, with the purpose of supplying water to a nearby gunpowder factory. The factory closed in 1921 but the pond remains to this day. Eyeworth Pond is the best site in the New Forest for seeing Anatra mandarina because of the small population that was once introduced and is now is resident on the pond. In winter you have a good chance to see Smergo maggiore on the pond. Martin pescatore occasionally flashes across the surface. Eyeworth is famous for its tame passerines. People have fed birds here for decades, so species that are normally shy come right to your boots. The car park is good for close views of birds like Cincia bigia and Picchio muratore.
Dettagli
Accesso
Eyeworth Pond is located northwest of Fritham in the New Forest. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. A picnic site is located on its south side. From the parking it is also possible to make a circular walk through the surrounding forest and fields. The circular route shown on the map is about 3 km.
Terreno e habitat
Stagno , ForestaCaratteristiche dell’area
Paludoso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Hints and tips - Search where the woodland meets the heathland to find Pigliamosche (Spring/summer) and Fiorrancino . Around bushes on the heathland (Ironswell Wood) in mid summer can produce viewable Codirosso as well as Saltimpalo, Prispolone and Tottavilla
In the swampy area of woodland next to the pond and near the car-park for Cincia bigia and Ballerina gialla .
