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Description
CEGB Reservoir or Teardrop Lake is a former brick pit. At one time it had a muddy shoreline and a large reedbed, nowadays the water is much deeper so diving birds and terns on passage and a large gull (Laridae) roost are the main targets for the at times numerous birdwatchers.
(1). Be sure to check this area, a Svartrødstjert was found in the car park here in the Winter of 2004 - 2005.
(2). South Shore, with the whole reservoir surrounded by a tarmac path, from here with the sun behind you, you can see the whole area of water (NOTE a telescope is essential).
(3). North End, diving species such as Svartand, Islom and Smålom tend to favour this end, don't forget to check waterside vegetation for Sivspurv and Cettisanger. Also in Summer Rørsanger and Sivsanger.
(4). South East shore, a favourite spot for geese, a Tundragås was found in the past, but more usual today are Niland and small numbers of Hvitkinngås. Vintererle favour this area and waders such as Rødstilk, Strandsnipe and Skogsnipe occasionally drop in.
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Access
CEGB Reservoir (Teardrop Lake) is located in South Peterborough. From A1139 - Fletton Parkway (just to the North) leave at junction 3, signed Yaxley/Hampton/Serpentine Green/Hospitals (if traveling Westbound), or City Centre/Yaxley/Sleaford (if traveling Eastbound). On large roundabout follow signs to Hampton/Serpentine Green/Cygnet Park. At next roundabout follow signs Cygnet Park/Yaxley (A15), at next roundabout take 2nd exit signed Yaxley (A15)/Hampton Woods/Hampton Water/Hampton Vale. Take next Left into Berrington View, the site is directly ahead. Please DO NOT block access on this road.