Descrição
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 Rabirruivo-preto 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 Pato-preto, Mobêlha-grande and Mobêlha-pequena tend to favour this end, don't forget to check waterside vegetation for Escrevedeira-dos-caniços and Rouxinol-bravo. Also in Summer rouxinol-dos-caniços and Felosa-dos-juncos.
(4). South East shore, a favourite spot for geese, a Ganso-grande-de-testa-branca was found in the past, but more usual today are Ganso do Egipto and small numbers of Ganso-de-faces-brancas. Alvéola-cinzenta favour this area and waders such as Perna-vermelha-comum, Maçarico-das-rochas and Pássaro-bique-bique occasionally drop in.
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Acesso
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.
